Wilder Good returns to Texas to find a young horse, a green colt, waiting for him. When his grandpa’s gift and the ever-present instructions of figure-it-out become too much, a Mexican vaquero is hired. Called Tequito, the man helps Wilder discover the magic that can exist between horses and humans, as Tequito himself reflects on his own breaking as a youth.
The Green Colt tells the story of cowboying in America, through eyes of a young American boy and a real vaquero from Mexico. The contributions of the Mexican cowboy heritage are seldom noted, but this novel exposes the well-known legacy of American cowboying to its age-old Mexican roots.
Breaking his new colt is a challenge, but—as Wilder discovers—it’s only the beginning of the joy and pain of owning a horse.
Award-winning author S. J. Dahlstrom delivers a powerful story with a timeless theme. A welcome addition to any child’s bookshelf.
