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Read stories of real life events that shaped the author's experience as a horse owner and a horseman. From love and romance to racing and rescue, these stories are full of humor, heartbreak and lessons for horse lovers and riders.
- “Horse Camp” by Ursula K. Le Guin
- The Red Pony by John Steinbeck
- Chapter 1: “The Gift”
- Chapter 3: “The Promise”
- “The .50 Solution” by Lee Child
- “The Rocking-Horse Winner” by D. H. Lawrence
- “I Want to Know Why” by Sherwood Anderson
- “The Wonder Horse” by George Byram
- “Coco” by Guy de Maupassant
- “The Old Hunter” by Liam O’Flaherty
Sal and Norah, sisters, are waiting for a bus with Norah’s friend Ev. They are going to Horse Camp, and talk about the cabins, the counsellors, and the head handler, Meredy. (Summary)
The Red Pony is a novella made up of four connected stories. The first and the third chapters are about a pony.
It’s morning on the Tiflin ranch and everyone is getting up. Mr. Tiflin and Billy Buck, the hired hand, are going to drive cattle to the butcher’s. Jody Tiflin, a young boy, spends his days with the dogs on the ranch. When his father returns, he has a red pony for Jody. The beginning of “The Gift” can be read in the preview of The Red Pony.
Jody takes one of their mares to a neighbor who owns a stallion to be mated. Jody will get the colt. There’s an incident during the trip. Jody is also anxious about how long it will take for the mare to show any signs.
A rich man approaches an assassin about a job. The negotiation goes a little different than usual. He’s very particular about the type of weapon that has to be used. The assassin always chooses the weapon based on the circumstances. They come to an arrangement. This story can be read in the preview of Bloodlines: A Horse Racing Anthology.
A middle-class woman, successful but perpetually short of money, lives with her two children. She is unlucky, but her son isn’t: when he rides his rocking-horse, he’s able to work himself into a state where he can pick the winner of a horse race. Horses aren’t the focus of this story, but I’m including it because they do play some part. It’s also a...
A teenage boy in small-town Kentucky loves horses and horse racing. He tries to make sense of an incident that affected him deeply. (Summary) Read “I Want to Know Why”
Red Eagle, a horse, is from two of the best bloodlines in the breed. His parentage was arranged by Costello, a veterinarian/trainer, and Ben, a jockey. They struck a deal with their last employer in lieu of their pay. The colt’s bones are unusually long and its proportions give it powerful levers. It also has a strong heart, lungs and muscles.
The Lucas Farm is the largest and richest in the neighborhood. A very old white horse is kept out of nostalgia, it having been brought up by the mistress of the house. Zidore, a lad of fifteen, is assigned to care for it. He resents his work, and treats the animal very badly. Read “Coco”
Mr. Mullen goes to an auction. He arrives late after drinking in the town first. Everything has been sold except an old horse. It has an impressive pedigree, but it’s in rough shape now. Mr. Mullen takes a liking to the beast and buys it. He rides his new horse, which leads to some unexpected happenings.
- King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry.
- Black Beauty by Anna Sewell.
- The Black Stallion (The Black Stallion, #1) by Walter Farley.
- Rafferty Lincoln Loves... by Emily Williams (Goodreads Author)
- Black Beauty Anna Sewell.
- The Black Stallion (The Black Stallion, #1) Walter Farley.
- King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian Marguerite Henry.
- Misty of Chincoteague (Misty, #1) Marguerite Henry.
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- Black Beauty Anna Sewell.
- The Black Stallion (The Black Stallion, #1) Walter Farley.
- King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian Marguerite Henry.
- Misty of Chincoteague (Misty, #1) Marguerite Henry.
Feb 14, 2023 · Whether you want a heartwarming story, an adrenaline-fueled adventure, or a poignant tale of camaraderie, this post has a horse story for you. “Discover the best horse-themed novels in different genres, from classic horse novels like “National Velvet” and “Black Beauty” to modern must-reads like “The Horse Whisperer” and “The ...
Dec 15, 2006 · Here are 30 great horse books. Just Horses: Living With Horses In America. By Margot Page. Beautiful images capture the spirit of the horse from quirky publisher Willow Creek Press. Gypsy From Nowhere. By Sharon Wagner. Wendy meets Gypsy, a filly who needs Wendy as much as Wendy needs her. Happy Horsemanship. By Dorothy Henderson Pinch.
