Gunner by Judy Andrekson

Gunner

Hurricane Horse

Judy Andrekson

Tundra · Print & ebook · September 14, 2010

Each book in the True Horse Stories focuses on a contemporary horse from a different part of the world, and each animal is, in his or her own way, a hero.

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Who it’s for
A true horse story pairs hard-won recovery with the bond between a horse and his people.
Themes
Love and determination, Recovery after disaster, Human-animal bond
Genres
Horses, Horseback Riding

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About this book

Each book in the True Horse Stories focuses on a contemporary horse from a different part of the world, and each animal is, in his or her own way, a hero. PBJ Decks Smokin Gun (Gunner) is an American Paint Horse, one of the many of Heather Lott Goodwin's herd, and a valuable show animal that won the World Championship Paint Horse title. When Hurricane Katrina passed over the Goodwin property, it took with it the fences, the cattle, and several horses.

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Heather and her family lived in their horse trailer for six weeks and considered themselves lucky to have safe, comfortable shelter. After the storm, they searched for the animals and recovered many of them. But three months passed before they located Gunner, a hundred miles away. They were told he was in terrible shape and should be put down. Nevertheless, Heather drove on washed-out roads to bring him home, starving, dehydrated, and blind in one eye. With the help of a vet and her mother, she nursed him back to health. Amazingly, nine months later, he was well enough to compete again in the World Championship Paint Horse Show. Gunner's story is a testament to love and to determination.

After the Storm

A true horse story pairs hard-won recovery with the bond between a horse and his people.

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  • A horse story shaped by disaster, patience, and determination
  • The pull of a champion’s return to competition

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  • A tender account of care after a storm
  • A serious story with an ultimately hopeful arc

Where it sits

Horses95%
Horseback Riding60%

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Publisher categories

  • Animal Facts
  • Horses
  • Kids Biographies
Authors
Judy Andrekson
Publisher
Tundra
Published
September 14, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Love and determination · Recovery after disaster · Human-animal bond
Reading lane
Animal Facts