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Roman is a man serving a prison sentence of 12 years for committing a violent crime. His rehabilitation options include working at a facility that breaks and trains wild mustang horses. Within a short time, Roman's work with the horses propels him into an introspective period. He learns about the true origins of his own anger when he befriends a particularly troubled mustang. As his relationship with the mustang grows, Roman begins to deeply consider...

"A scientific look at wild horses, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their manes, behaviors, relationships with humans, and numbers of the swift equids in the world today"-- Provided by publisher.

On Christmas Eve, an old farmer whose wife has died acquires new hope after helping a pregnant mare in a snowstorm.

"Wild horses roam freely in remote areas all over the world. They must find their own food, water, and shelter, and they need to be tough to survive. Wild horses tells you all about these exciting horses. It describes the diffrerent types of wild horses, and shows where they can be found. It also explains how they live, how they stay safe, and how they raise their young."-- Page [4] of cover.

Set against the dramatic background of a wild-horse roundup, the plot leads to the inevitable clash between two strong and stubborn men.

Describes the origins and history of the horse family, including extinct species, modern horses, zebras, and donkeys.

Discusses the different wild horses that can be found around the world today, including Chincoteague ponies, Australian Brumbies, American mustangs, and the wild horses of Asia.

Joined by Hiram the farmhand, Katie begins the journey west. At first, she is unsure if the Mustang will follow, but much to her relief, he seems to trust her. Soon, Katie and Hiram meet up with a large family who invite them to join their caravan. For the first time, it seems as though they might really make it to Oregon. But then tragedy strikes, and Katie finds herself having to choose between parting ways with Hiram, or abandoning her dreams of...

"Set over the course of one day, discover how different horses spend their time--from brumbies in the Australian outback to mustangs on the American plains."-- Page 4 of cover.