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The international magazine of stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists. Published continuously since 1973.

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Sandpiper’s Freedom

by Sol Smith Age 13

Published June 6, 2023

A determined mare makes a plan to keep her foal by her side “Mommy?” “What now, little one?” I shifted...
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A Horse Named Seamus

By Kate Bailey, Illustrated by Elena Delzer

Published June 5, 2017

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]orses, horses, horses. There were so many horses! Valery wondered which one would be hers as she gazed over the...
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The Pony

By Mackenzie Crum, Illustrated by Kate Bailey

Published April 19, 2017

Kristiena was with her pony, Buttercup, a beautiful golden mare. She was riding her bareback through the meadows, holding onto...
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A Strike for the Wind

By Rachel Schneck, Illustrated by Jessica Libor

Published February 17, 2017

What fun! I galloped down the slope, near the river. My best friend, Amarganth, the red colt, was already splashing...
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The Wild Mare

By Emily Villano, Illustrated by Lina Kavaliunas

Published February 14, 2017

For the men the day had started a few hours before. The men worked for hours. Instead of a few...
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The Riding Lesson

By Torey Bocast, Illustrated by Carrie Bell-Hoerth

Published February 12, 2017

The gravel crunched under the weight of my wheels, and for a moment I held my breath fearing my chair...
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Memories

By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Hanna Kozlowski

Published February 10, 2017

Karen walked out into the blazing August sun. She smiled to see the horses grazing contentedly in the fields, swishing...
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Memories

By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Hanna Kozlowski

Published February 10, 2017

Karen walked out into the blazing August sun. She smiled to see the horses grazing contentedly in the fields, swishing...
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A Crimson Glimmer

By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Lainey Guddat

Published February 5, 2017

The air was cool, and leaves had departed from their shaky branches. Early October had come. Ansadore, the old chestnut...
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Colors of a Champion

By Simon Reis, Illustrated by Lainey Guddat

Published January 17, 2017

It wasn't the best night for the race. Earlier that afternoon, a torrential downpour had drenched the ground. The air...
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Sandpiper’s Freedom

Story Age 13 Published June 6, 2023 by Sol Smith

A determined mare makes a plan to keep her foal by her side “Mommy?” “What now, little one?” I shifted my hooves, looking down at my young colt standing beside me.
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A Horse Named Seamus

Story Published June 5, 2017 By Kate Bailey, Illustrated by Elena Delzer

Horses, horses, horses. There were so many horses! Valery wondered which one would be hers as she gazed over the crowd of them. She had waited so long for this day.
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The Pony

Story Published April 19, 2017 By Mackenzie Crum, Illustrated by Kate Bailey

Kristiena was with her pony, Buttercup, a beautiful golden mare. She was riding her bareback through the meadows, holding onto her pretty black mane. She saw butterflies dancing, rabbits peeking out o...
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A Strike for the Wind

Story Published February 17, 2017 By Rachel Schneck, Illustrated by Jessica Libor

What fun! I galloped down the slope, near the river. My best friend, Amarganth, the red colt, was already splashing in the cool water. I've known Amarganth since I was a newborn foal.
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The Wild Mare

Story Published February 14, 2017 By Emily Villano, Illustrated by Lina Kavaliunas

For the men the day had started a few hours before. The men worked for hours. Instead of a few hours to the men it felt like years. When the men came home the women's day started.
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The Riding Lesson

Story Published February 12, 2017 By Torey Bocast, Illustrated by Carrie Bell-Hoerth

The gravel crunched under the weight of my wheels, and for a moment I held my breath fearing my chair would tip over as one side was lifted as it went over a rock.
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Memories

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Hanna Kozlowski

Karen walked out into the blazing August sun. She smiled to see the horses grazing contentedly in the fields, swishing their tails at the bugs and stomping the ground occasionally, as if to remind str...
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Memories

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Hanna Kozlowski

Karen walked out into the blazing August sun. She smiled to see the horses grazing contentedly in the fields, swishing their tails at the bugs and stomping the ground occasionally, as if to remind str...
Read More →

A Crimson Glimmer

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Lainey Guddat

The air was cool, and leaves had departed from their shaky branches. Early October had come. Ansadore, the old chestnut mare, was rolling in the browning grass. She snorted, rolled over, and stood up.
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Colors of a Champion

Story Published January 17, 2017 By Simon Reis, Illustrated by Lainey Guddat

It wasn't the best night for the race. Earlier that afternoon, a torrential downpour had drenched the ground. The air was thick and humid and the sky a murky gray soup.
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