Myakka City Elementary gallops into reading

First grader Penelope Seguin, who loves horses, takes her time petting Sugar, a mini horse, after reading "Pete the Cat Goes to the Doctor."

Books line the shelves at the book fair.

Fourth grader Ryker Anderson tries to guess the correct animals during a game of Headbanz.

Second grade teacher Maureen Geary encourages students to read.

Libby Neily, the director of equine learning with TerraNova, follows along as first grader Jaxon Mackinlay reads "Fly Guy and Fly Girl" to Sugar, a mini horse.

Sugar, a TerraNova mini horse, loves getting attention from Libby Neily, the director of equine learning for TerraNova, and Myakka City Elementary School second grader Aubree Warning.

Libby Neily, the director of equine learning for TerraNova, listens to first grader Kaleth Nieto read "La Supercapa de Abuela."

First grader Paisley Shewbridge celebrates her sister Riley Shewbridge, who is in pre-K, winning a book in a dance party.

James Erickson, who is 2 years old, and his mother, Naomi Erickson, spend time coloring while his sister, Chloe Erickson, a second grader, participates in a dance party.

Second grader Lydia Powell listens intently and follows along as second grade teacher Karen Washington reads aloud.

TerraNova mini horses are readyfor Myakka City Elementary School students to read to them.

Fourth graders Sareece Cooms and Elle Drake celebrate their love of reading.

Second grader Ryder Chamberlain can't wait to start reading her newest "Magic Tree House" book. "I like that the artist is very creative," she says.