In the 6th and 7th book of the Phantom Stallion series, Sam gets a new step mother, is attacked by a cougar, rides the Phantom, and gets into a fight with Jake.
We read books 4 and 5 of the Phantom Stallion series, The Renegade and Free again.
We read the next two books in the Phantom Stallion series, which features one horse who is an escaped endurance champion and an abused mustang pony.
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The two discuss Chris Platt's novel Race the Wind and our own plans for a horse story. Melanie tells a story about her friend Emily's horse who recently died of colic.
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Stephanie and Melanie are disappointed by the movie adaptation of The Little White Horse. Stephanie talks about her bunny Lola and Melanie tells a story about her mother keeping a horse in the back yard.
We read and discuss The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge.
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In this very special episode, both Stephanie and Melanie read Whirlwind by Alison Hart, then research the author in an attempt to understand her misogyny and attitude towards men.
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We discuss Alison Hart's Shadow Horse mystery, beauty standards for young girls, and horse shows.
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We discuss the domestic violence and alcoholism present in The First Horse I See by Sally Keehn. Melanie talks about Jazzy, a horse who didn't like to be ridden but was a good mother. Stephanie talks about shop cats and lucid dreams.
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Kera joins Melanie and Stephanie to talk about Black Lives Matter protests both locally and nationally. We discuss urban riding clubs and the talented horse trainers who have appeared on horseback at protests.
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In the last book of Mary Stanton's series little is resolved. Melanie tells an emotional story about Duke's Iron Legend, a gentle stallion.
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We recap the 6th and 7th books in the Unicorns of Balinor series and learn more about the afterlife. Melanie tells the story about Apache again. Stephanie recommends some of her favorite childhood books that feature horses.
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Ari must recover The Indigo Star from Entia and return the powerful magical item to its dragon guardian. Melanie tells a story about her dad jumping from a horse to save her sister. Stephanie tells a story about her dad setting himself on fire.
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Ari must face two challenges to re-balance magic in the 4th book of the Balinor series. Stephanie discusses signs of child abuse. Melanie talks about her beloved horse Sugar.
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Mary Stanton steals liberally from Lord of the Rings in the 3rd book of the Unicorns of Balinor series. Melanie talks about Fire and Ice, and Arabian stallion.
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The 2nd book in the Unicorns of Balinor series is discussed. Melanie tells a story about her family's horse Red.
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Stephanie and Melanie discuss Mary Stanton's Unicorns of Balinor series.
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