Whicker—A low sound made by a horse. A whicker is sometimes thought to be a cross between a whinny and a nicker.
Whorl—A twist of hair that grows in the opposite direction from the surrounding coat. This patch is usually on a horse’s forehead.
Withers—The top of a horse’s shoulders, between the back and the neck. The height of a horse is measured from the withers to the ground.
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Acknowledgments
After this, my third animal series with Tyndale House, I think it’s high time I thank my good friends who make up such a great team. To Katara Patton, acquisitions director for Tyndale Kids, thank you for your creative vision, for your wisdom, and for your godly guidance. To my gifted editor, Stephanie Voiland, you make work a joy—how I value your friendship! I’m also grateful to Cheryl Kerwin, Jackie Nuñez, Rachel Griffin, Erin Smith, and Tim Wolf.
About the Author
Dandi Daley Mackall grew up riding horses, taking her first solo bareback ride when she was three. Her best friends were Sugar, a pinto; Misty, probably a Morgan; and Towaco, an Appaloosa. Dandi and her husband, Joe; daughters, Jen and Katy; and son, Dan (when forced), enjoy riding Cheyenne, their paint. Dandi has written books for all ages, including Little Blessings books, Degrees of Guilt: Kyra’s Story, Degrees of Betrayal: Sierra’s Story, Love Rules, Maggie’s Story, the Starlight Animal Rescue series, and the bestselling Winnie the Horse Gentler series. Her books (about 450 titles) have sold more than 4 million copies. She writes and rides from rural Ohio.
Visit Dandi at www.dandibooks.com.
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