Stories of Harness and Saddle Ford, Sewell 1868-1946 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Horses Nine" by Sewell Ford is a collection of stories centered around horses and their unique experiences, written in the early 20th century. The book presents various characters, each with distinct backgrounds and adventures, highlighting the bond between horses and humans while also exploring themes of perseverance and identity through the narrative of their lives. The opening of "Horses Nine" introduces readers to the horse named Skipper, who becomes part of the mounted police force. Skipper's transition from a carefree farm life to the demands of city duties is depicted, showcasing his adaptability and enthusiasm for his new role. As he learns to navigate the challenges of urban environments, Skipper’s story unfolds, detailing humorous interactions with various city elements and foreshadowing the trials that come with his position. The narrative sets the stage for a journey filled with adventure, camaraderie, and the trials faced by working horses in the lives of their human counterparts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Skipper, being the biography of a blue-ribboner -- Calico, who travelled with a round top -- Old Silver, a story of the Gray Horse Truck -- Blue Blazes, and the marring of him -- Chieftain, a story of the heavy draught service -- Barnacles, who mutinied for good cause -- Black Eagle, who once ruled the ranges. Release date is 2006-11-16 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Horses -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Human-animal relationships -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19824 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19824 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133447.0 19824