Fred was not famous for what he did; Fred was famous for who he was-a horse with a kind and gentle spirit who was loved by entire neighborhoods and towns in northeast Massachusetts and who showed his appreciation everyday for being rescued and given a second chance at life. This is based on a true story and is sure to warm the hearts of horse lovers from teenagers through adult readers. The book also contains fifteen photographs of horses.

A young colt named Clyde has just separated from his mum who had told him he'd be a working harness horse some day. He wonders what kind of horse he is and what he will be doing in harness. He interviews many various breeds of horses of all sizes, shapes, and colors, trying to find out what he will be like when he grows up. The colorful cover illustration, plus fifteen interior illustrations were drawn by artist, singer, songwriter, Jewel L. Clark.

Shiloh is a small chestnut Arabian horse, owned by the author, whose specialty HAD been Endurance and Competitive Trail Riding. Now, he has been entered in a horse show. Written from Shiloh's perspective, first he gets accustomed to training in an arena in both English and Western riding tack, then it's show time. The training he goes through, along with his experience at the show, will aid and inform young riders how to prepare and compete in a horse show. This chapter book also contains several photographs of Shiloh.