The Phantom Stallion

ONCE UPON A DREAM, a magical silver mustang leapt from the pages of the Phantom Stallion books to gallop the Nevada sagebrush. See and hear Terri Farley and the real Phantom Stallion as they tell the story of how dreams really do come true.

Phantom Stallion E-Newsletter July 2009

Mid-summer is a good time to find a job working with horses! Why? Those workers (your competition!) who weren't ready for the job are gone by now, but the horses still need care.

Before you apply for equine employment, have a serious talk with yourself. Are you up for the physical demands of the job? Can you lift hay bales and buckets and fling your right leg over a horse's back without booting him behind the saddle? Are you willing to get up early and stay late? Will you follow safety procedures without fail? This means you can't even THINK about smoking or riding without a helmet if one's required for the position.

If you're strong, determined and safety conscious, here are five tips that should help you GET the job.

Tell the truth about your experience with horses! Even if you've never ridden a horse, you can learn to sweep the stable aisles clean, pick up manure or check in customers at a riding stable. If you've read up on how to groom horses, how to muck out stalls, or cool out horses after exercise, tell the interviewer and indicate you're willing to listen, watch, and learn.
If you have an appointment to be interviewed, show up on time!
Your appearance should say: neat, clean and ready to work. Pull back long hair, dress in work jeans or breeches, wear comfortable, horse-safe boots, and a plain shirt. Steer clear of fancy stuff ! Don't wear jewelry, long scarves, or clothes you'd hate to get dirty.
If the interview is progressing well, you'll start hearing what is expected of you on the job! That's a good time to whip out a pocket notebook and pencil to take notes. With luck, barn rules and emergency procedures will be posted somewhere, but this will help you remember what to ask if the interviewer says, "Any questions?"
TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE!

If the interviewer asks, "When can you start?" take a deep breath and ask if you can spend a full day without pay job-shadowing an experienced worker who has a similar job to yours. Most employers (and parents) like this idea because you'll discover if you're cut out for this kind of horse work, before you risk injury to yourself or the horses.

And, such a day will give you a head-start! You'll learn where to find hoof picks, how to dump manure and be able to call the boss' favorite filly by her name. That guarantees a better first day and --who knows? -- you could be off and running toward a life full of horses!

Make the Most of Your Phantom Stallion knowledge

Many readers have asked Terri to create a guide to River Bend Ranch similar to Darby's Dictionary in the Wild Horse Island series and she'd love to have your help! The guide would have its own page on PhantomStallion.com and feature the people animals and places of Sam & the Phantom's world, and give a description of each! Of course you don't have to write them ALL, but anything you'd like to contribute would be great!

Since Terri's little country post office isn't up to handling lots of letters, please use this address to contribute:

Terri Farley
c/o HarperCollins Childrens Books
Author Mail
1350 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Want to SHARE Terri's newsletter with someone who loves books and horses? Look at the top of this newsletter, run your cursor over the word SHARE and you'll see you can put this newsletter into an email, or post it on your own website or MySpace & Facebook pages.

This just in . . .

Calling all Writers: Terri's excited to be working with the GIRLS HORSE CLUB on a great new competition for horse stories, only! Get the scoop on all the prizes and excitement, here: http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/girls-horse-club-2009-fiction-competition/2009/06/20/.

Summer Reading Tip

Author of "Dancing With Wolves" Writes a Memorial on a Wild Horse Stallion - Twelve the King - "Less than one percent of humans who live in American have ever seen wild horses running free. I have spoken with many of the few who have and each has said the view they made will never be forgotten." read more.

Sam's blog

Royal moved to River Bend Ranch about three days ago.

He's a great horse. I saw him for the first time about a year ago when Rachel went horse-shopping at Three Ponies Ranch and watched Jake ride him.

Where is Terri Farley?

July 25 - BATTLE OF THE BARNS
Martinez Waterfront Equestrian Park 10 - 2:00
Booksigning and gymkhana
Martinez, California
More information: www.Martinezhorsemens.com

July 26 - Clayton Books Horse Party!
5433 D Clayton Road 94517
(925) 673-3325
3pm
More Information: Claytonbookshop.com

Watch your next newsletter for details on Terri's events in August:

August 15 - Wild Horse Sanctuary (home of the Phantom!) Open House

August 22 - Wild Horse Expo

August 29-30 Hooked on Horses Book Events at Avid Reader Books
617 Second Street
Davis, CA and
The Avid Reader at the Tower 1600 BroadwaySacramento, CA

Check next month's newsletter: Searching for Star Shower

Buy Phantom Stallion

Terri's books are available as ebooks!

Phantom Stallion books are available at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.org


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	ONCE UPON A DREAM, a magical silver mustang leapt from the pages of the Phantom Stallion books to gallop the Nevada sagebrush. See and hear Terri Farley and the real Phantom Stallion as they tell the story of how dreams really do come true. Phantom Stallion E-Newsletter July 2009 Mid-summer is a good time to find a job working with horses! Why? Those workers (your competition!) who weren't ready for the job are gone by now, but the horses still need care. Before you apply for equine employment, have a serious talk with yourself. Are you up for the physical demands of the job? Can you lift hay bales and buckets and fling your right leg over a horse's back without booting him behind the saddle? Are you willing to get up early and stay late? Will you follow safety procedures without fail? This means you can't even THINK about smoking or riding without a helmet if one's required for the position. If you're strong, determined and safety conscious, here are five tips that should help you GET the job. Tell the truth about your experience with horses! Even if you've never ridden a horse, you can learn to sweep the stable aisles clean, pick up manure or check in customers at a riding stable. If you've read up on how to groom horses, how to muck out stalls, or cool out horses after exercise, tell the interviewer and indicate you're willing to listen, watch, and learn. If you have an appointment to be interviewed, show up on time! Your appearance should say: neat, clean and ready to work. Pull back long hair, dress in work jeans or breeches, wear comfortable, horse-safe boots, and a plain shirt. Steer clear of fancy stuff ! Don't wear jewelry, long scarves, or clothes you'd hate to get dirty. If the interview is progressing well, you'll start hearing what is expected of you on the job! That's a good time to whip out a pocket notebook and pencil to take notes. With luck, barn rules and emergency procedures will be posted somewhere, but this will help you remember what to ask if the interviewer says, "Any questions?" TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE! If the interviewer asks, "When can you start?" take a deep breath and ask if you can spend a full day without pay job-shadowing an experienced worker who has a similar job to yours. Most employers (and parents) like this idea because you'll discover if you're cut out for this kind of horse work, before you risk injury to yourself or the horses. And, such a day will give you a head-start! You'll learn where to find hoof picks, how to dump manure and be able to call the boss' favorite filly by her name. That guarantees a better first day and --who knows? -- you could be off and running toward a life full of horses! Make the Most of Your Phantom Stallion knowledge Many readers have asked Terri to create a guide to River Bend Ranch similar to Darby's Dictionary in the Wild Horse Island series and she'd love to have your help! The guide would have its own page on PhantomStallion.com and feature the people animals and places of Sam & the Phantom's world, and give a description of each! Of course you don't have to write them ALL, but anything you'd like to contribute would be great! Since Terri's little country post office isn't up to handling lots of letters, please use this address to contribute: Terri Farley c/o HarperCollins Childrens Books Author Mail 1350 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 Want to SHARE Terri's newsletter with someone who loves books and horses? Look at the top of this newsletter, run your cursor over the word SHARE and you'll see you can put this newsletter into an email, or post it on your own website or MySpace & Facebook pages. This just in . . . Calling all Writers: Terri's excited to be working with the GIRLS HORSE CLUB on a great new competition for horse stories, only! Get the scoop on all the prizes and excitement, here: http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/girls-horse-club-2009-fiction-competition/2009/06/20/. Summer Reading Tip Author of "Dancing With Wolves" Writes a Memorial on a Wild Horse Stallion - Twelve the King - "Less than one percent of humans who live in American have ever seen wild horses running free. I have spoken with many of the few who have and each has said the view they made will never be forgotten." read more. Sam's blog Royal moved to River Bend Ranch about three days ago. He's a great horse. I saw him for the first time about a year ago when Rachel went horse-shopping at Three Ponies Ranch and watched Jake ride him. read more Where is Terri Farley? July 25 - BATTLE OF THE BARNS Martinez Waterfront Equestrian Park 10 - 2:00 Booksigning and gymkhana Martinez, California More information: www.Martinezhorsemens.com July 26 - Clayton Books Horse Party! 5433 D Clayton Road 94517 (925) 673-3325 3pm More Information: Claytonbookshop.com Watch your next newsletter for details on Terri's events in August: August 15 - Wild Horse Sanctuary (home of the Phantom!) Open House August 22 - Wild Horse Expo August 29-30 Hooked on Horses Book Events at Avid Reader Books 617 Second Street Davis, CA and The Avid Reader at the Tower 1600 BroadwaySacramento, CA Check next month's newsletter: Searching for Star Shower Buy Phantom Stallion Terri's books are available as ebooks! Phantom Stallion books are available at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.org