Clifford: of Drummond Island - Softcover
Did you know a horse can have a sense of humor?This true story began when the authors first horse died. Grief stricken, Nancy went to the same breeder for another Morgan. She thought she was settling when she purchased an undersized two-year-old colt instead of the mare she wanted. She was in for a big surprise! Follow the adventures of Clifford as he wins the hearts of those around him, while romping in the scenic wilderness of Michigans Upper Peninsula. Combined are tales of hand-fed chickadees, a playful hawk, a loyal German shepherd, and a unique way of life. Hilarious, heartbreaking and unforgettable, this is a story destined to become a classic.
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About the Author:
Nancy Bailey, a wildlife artist and freelance writer, is originally from Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. She has lived in Alaska, Arizona, California and Colorado. She now resides in Gregory, Michigan, with her horses, dogs and cats, and a longsuffering husband. She indulges her quirky social habits through community theatre.
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"A warm and engaging narrative full of Morgan horse lore and character..." -- Jeanne Mellin Herrick, author, The Complete Morgan Horse
"A warm and engaging narrative full of Morgan horse lore and character; a veritable kaleidoscope of horses, dogs, birds and people, made all the more enjoyable because their story is true! I've known many a Morgan not unlike Clifford!" -- Jeanne Mellin Herrick, author, "The Complete Morgan Horse"
"Ahhh, Clifford! Every horseperson at some point in their life should be lucky enough to have a horse like Clifford; the type of horse who is unforgettable because of their intelligence, personality, and sense of humor. Do horses have a sense of humor? Well, Clifford of Drummond Island is a Morgan who certainly seems to have a quirky view of laughter and life.
"A warm and engaging narrative full of Morgan horse lore and character; a veritable kaleidoscope of horses, dogs, birds and people, made all the more enjoyable because their story is true! I've known many a Morgan not unlike Clifford!" -- Jeanne Mellin Herrick, author, "The Complete Morgan Horse"
"Ahhh, Clifford! Every horseperson at some point in their life should be lucky enough to have a horse like Clifford; the type of horse who is unforgettable because of their intelligence, personality, and sense of humor. Do horses have a sense of humor? Well, Clifford of Drummond Island is a Morgan who certainly seems to have a quirky view of laughter and life.
Author Bailey has come up with a winning true story about Clifford the Morgan Horse that is witty, engaging, and at times, laugh out loud funny. Best of all, Bailey admits to her equine shortcomings with hilarious results.
The author also includes a short quote at the beginning of each chapter that sets the stage for the story to come. There are wonderful passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Milton, Helen Keller, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Alice Roosevelt Longworth that add a special touch to this light-hearted volume. Trot right out and pick up a copy of Clifford of Drummond Island to chase your winter blues away!" -- Hallie McEvoy, "Horseman's Yankee Pedlar"
"In this enchanting tale, Nancy Bailey shows us how good training and love can be woven together to create the kind of partnership we all want with our horses." -- Alexandra Kurland, author, "Clicker Training For Your Horse"
"The author has provided a special way to make Drummond Island a part of all of us. If you love horses and animals in general, this book will make you laugh and make you cry. This is a book that will stay with you, as many fine classics do." -- Nadja King, Editor, "Horses For Life" magazine
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- PublisheriUniverse
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0595179509
- ISBN 13 9780595179503
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages176
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. 9.20 X 6.12 X 0.49 inches; xii, 159 pages; Soft cover has a black spine with white lettering. Michigan characters come in all shapes and species, including the talented and charming Clifford. Clifford is quite accomplished. He s an abstract painter, a dancer and the subject of a published biography, and goes on statewide tours to spread the message of empathy. He also has four hooves and a tail. Clifford , also known as "Clifford of Drummond Island, " is the Morgan horse owned, trained and cherished by Nancy J. Bailey, who also penned his biography of the same name. Clifford was a replacement for what she called the "perfect horse, " Sharolyn, who died of a horse disease eight weeks after she acquired her. Soon afterward Bailey met a 2-year-old colt named Buckets who wasn t exactly what she was looking for: He was a "mouthy chestnut colt. " However, Bailey wanted a horse, and maybe it was better to get something different from the mare she mourned. Eventually Bailey gave Buckets the name Clifford after her great uncle, who had been a redhead, too, and whose descendants populating Drummond Island also were redheads. Thus began Bailey s introduction into life with Clifford, also a relative neophyte to the human-horse experience. "I was new to horses, " she said, "and he was new to the world. "Clifford provided plenty of comic relief. Bailey s dad and uncle once were working on a gazebo, digging postholes and other tasks. Clifford, according to Bailey, found the whole construction process fascinating. If he found a stray board lying anywhere, he d pick up the board and move it. Another time, her dad and uncle were on hands and knees, looking down into a posthole, when Clifford joined in by lowering his head and checking out the posthole as well. A terrific true-life story of a special horse and the special woman who has helped him express himself. Seller Inventory # 8293
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