Growing up on his family's farm in New York, Almanzo Wilder wishes for just one thing-his very own horse. But Father doesn't yet trust him with such a big responsibility. Almanzo needs to prove himself-but how? Almanzo's story as a young man, Almanzo Wilder will meet a brown-eyed, brown-haired girl named Laura Ingalls and fall in love. But as a young boy, Almanzo has no time for girls! His life is about farming and chores, and most of all, about wanting his own horse. Before his dreams can come true, Almanzo must prove to his father that he is ready to take on more responsibilities - and this is harder than he ever imagined.