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Readers will learn about Carlos and his two Belgian draft horses, Dick and Dolly, which are trained to pull the family wagon. Readers will discover the history of draft horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a draft horse, the training involved, and what happens when draft horses retire. Readers learn how these powerful animals became important in people's daily lives, both on farms and in cities.

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Horses That Help with the American Humane Association series. Examining horses that work as performers, with police, pulling plows and wagons, and in therapeutic environments, these volumes address the history of horses doing such work, breeds, training, the work itself, and horse retirement. The conversational writing, plentiful examples, and occasional references to the author's own horse keep things engaging. Photos and Fast Fact sidebars enliven the design. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Fall 2014

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