Natalie Budig

"After rescuing an abused horse, Sam tries to win the mare's trust while she tames her, so that the mare can stay at Sam's family corral"--Provided by publisher.

Border collie Skye, a trained therapy dog now learning search and rescue in a national park in California, has her first opportunity to help when a sixteen-year-old boy goes missing. Includes information about border collies and working dogs.

Spend the day in the life of a detection dog! Tucker the beagle is more than just a friendly face at the airport. As part of the "Beagle Brigade," he helps keep out invasive species that could hurt the environment. It's a job that would be almost impossible for humans--but for Tucker, it's all in a day's work.

Jax, a Great Pyrenees, tells of a night when, after the lead livestock guardian dog is injured by a coyote, he must take charge of protecting the flock aided only by a young pup. Includes facts about Great Pyrenees and the role of the working dog.

When Samantha rescues a beautiful draft horse from an auction, she's sure he'll be perfect to groom for resale. The giant horse — named Tinkerbell! — is so big, Sam can barely saddle him. He's great at jumping--over pasture fences. Will he be helpful at a ranch, or too much to handle? Then disaster strikes River Bend, and it's Sam who needs help. And just in time to save the day, Tinkerbell's true strength is revealed. When Samantha rescues a...

When a friend needs Samantha's help with his new colt and its mother, she's torn. Sam wants what's best for the horses, but her friend's plan could put them in danger. So when the two horses go missing, Sam feels responsible. She's sure the mare has run away with the Phantom, but what will happen to the colt? Can Sam bring him home before it's too late? When a friend needs Samantha's help with his new colt and its mother, she's torn. Sam wants what's...

Samantha would be thrilled to be helping drive cattle to the Darton Rodeo, but she's worried. A strange horse shows up at the rodeo, and the mare's definitely tame. But who is her owner? Sam is determined to solve the mystery, even when she starts being threatened by someone ... who will do anything to stop her. Samantha would be thrilled to be helping drive cattle to the Darton Rodeo, but she's worried. A strange horse shows up at the rodeo, and...

The Phantom's lead mare is missing from the herd, and Sam's worried she may have been captured. When Sam finds the mare safe- in government custody-she's desperate to set her free. But the horse is badly injured, and setting her free on the range could slow down the mare's entire herd, putting them at risk in the dangerous winter months. How far should Sam go to help the horses she loves? The Phantom's lead mare is missing from the herd, and Sam's...

The Phantom's lead mare is injured, and Samantha wants to help her. But she can't call the vet -- what if he won't let the mare return to the wild? So Sam starts treating the mare's injuries in secret. But the horse seems awfully calm for a mustang, and she matches the description of a missing mare from California. Is Sam helping a mustang, or has she accidentally stolen someone's horse? The Phantom's lead mare is injured, and Samantha wants to help...

Samantha can't wait for the holiday break from school. But there's no time to relax: Brynna's baby is due any day; the local authorities are gathering more mustangs from the range; and her best friend Jen's ranch is in upheaval-its owner, Linc Slocum, has just been arrested, and no one is sure what will happen to Jen and her family. But then, disaster strikes: A terrible blizzard traps the Phantom Stallion's band. Sam has to help them, but she's terrified...