Quincy is a horse who lives near a southwestern desert in a barn and corral owned by Cam.  He dreamed of trail riding and hearing the crunch of sand, feeling the gentle breeze, and warm sun on his back.  However, scary surprises could happen out in the desert and Quincy was reluctant to venture outside the corral.  He conveyed his worries to his friend Beau, who told him he would never feel brave if he always stayed home.  One day, Cam saddled Quincy, and more experienced Buck, for a day of trail riding.  Quincy quickly discovered Buck did not want to be a friend on the trail so he kept his distance.  He focused on the trail and the beauty around them.  At one point, Quincy stumbled and Buck kicked out at him.  Riders Cam and Cathy calmed both horses then they continued on their way.  Then they heard a strange, loud noise.  A smelly dirt bike roared past them on the trail.  The noise scared Buck and he couldn’t move.  Quincy knew the noise could not hurt them and he led they way back.  Quincy was tired when they got home, but his rider Cam rewarded him with a carrot, telling him he would be a fine trail horse.  Illustrations are in vivid oil and are an excellent match to the scenic southwest and the beauty of the horses.  This is the third in a series of award winning Quincy the Horse books.