Illustrations and simple text describe the first year of a foal's life, from his birth one warm spring night, through lazy summer days, to the next spring, when he is old enough to be bridled like his mother.
Photographs and text follow the wild ponies of Assateague Island during their first year of life as they eat, play, and swim to the mainland where some find homes with human families.
Presents an introduction to horses, in simple text with illustrations, describing their life cycle, from birth and early life, explaining the skills they develop to co with their environments.