Clifford: of Drummond Island

Clifford the Horse #1

by Nancy J. Bailey

Did you know a horse can have a sense of humor?This true story began when the authors first horse died. Grief stricken, Nancy went to the same breeder for another Morgan. She thought she was settling when she purchased an undersized two-year-old colt instead of the mare she wanted. She was in for a big surprise! Follow the adventures of Clifford as he wins the hearts of those around him, while romping in the scenic wilderness of Michigans Upper Peninsula. Combined are tales of hand-fed chickadees, a playful hawk, a loyal German shepherd, and a unique way of life. Hilarious, heartbreaking and unforgettable, this is a story destined to become a classic.

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2001

About the author

Nancy Bailey is an animal behaviorist and author who lives in Michigan. She is most noted for her book Clifford of Drummond Island, a true story of the author and her amazing horse companion. Clifford is an intelligent Morgan horse who Nancy taught to dance, play with toys and even paint. She travels around the country with Clifford doing shows at expos, nursing homes, schools and libraries. Clifford serves as a source of inspiration for her works.

Her interest in animal behavior started as a young girl when she taught her Labrador retriever to jump through a hoop and climb a ladder. Nancy is a self-taught trainer and acquired her skills from simply observing animal behavior.

When not spending time with her animals, Nancy enjoys painting. Her work is inspired by her appreciation and love of nature. She creates many of the illustrations in her books.

Reviews

[Firefly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I set this book aside for a few weeks when I first began. The author created devistating imagery of her lovely mare passing away, and I needed to put the book down. The realism with which the author shares her world affected me deeply.
The snippets of island life--both sorrowful and joyous--meld into a rich and powerful statement of how life should be lived. This book is for any and all animal lovers.

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very quick read, I enjoyed the fact that Nancy clicker-trains her animals. If you want an example of how talented Clifford is, check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwY1t...
Clifford does watercolor painting too.