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Dec 8, 2023 · Since they may not each be able to have a horse of their own, this list of horse books should help fill the need for your horse-loving kids — from picture books to chapter books and middle grade books.
For the horse-loving kid in your life, the next best thing to riding one of these magnificent creatures is reading about them in books. Here are a few well-loved horse books to get them started.
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2. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
We love every book by Marguerite Henry and think you will too, but the story of Misty is probably her most famous.
3. The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
The Black Stallion(book 1) tells the tale of young Alec Ramsay’s shipwreck and subsequent bonding with The Black, an Arabian stallion too wild to be handled. Other books in the series are about The Black’s racing rivals and offspring.
4. Billy & Blaze by C.W. Anderson
Billy receives a pony named Blaze for his birthday in this 1930s classic for younger readers. The series follows their adventures together.
7. Canterwood Crest by Jessica Burkhart
Meet Sasha Silver and the students at Canterwood Crest Academy, an elite school with a highly competitive equestrian program.
8. The Saddle Club by Bonnie Bryant
Horse-crazy best friends Carole Hanson, Stevie Lake and Lisa Atwood ride and have plenty of adventures at Pine Hollow Stables.
9. Pine Hollow by Bonnie Bryant
The Saddle Club friends are growing up in this spinoff series. High-school life comes with its challenges, and some more suspenseful situations.
16. Free Rein No.1: The Steeplechase Secret by Jeanette Lane
From the Netflix original series, Free Rein, California girl Zoe is finally getting the hang of life at Bright Field Stables in England. But something strange is going on at the new steeplechase racetrack, and Zoe and her friends can’t help investigating.
17. Spirit Riding Free Diaries by Stacia Deutsch
Get to know PALs Lucky, Pru and Abigail from the DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free original Netflix series, which is even better with this new series written in diary format.
18. Spirit Riding Free: The Adventure Begins by Suzanne Selfors
The story of a girl and a wild horse, equally out of place in a strange, new world, but equally fierce and brave. This original novel takes you deeper into the world of the hit DreamWorks animation series.
19. Snowman: The True Story of a Champion by Catherine Hapka & Rutherford Montgomery
A former plow horse is rescued from an auction and rises to show jumping fame.
20. Man o’ War by Walter Farley
A fictional biography of the most famous Thoroughbred racehorse in history.
21. Gunner: Hurricane Horse by Judy Andrekson
A champion American Paint Horse lost and injured during Hurricane Katrina recovers to return to the show ring.
22. Horse Diaries series
For lovers of horses and history! Stories are told from the horse’s point of view, featuring different breeds. The latest release features Penny the palomino Paint mare and is set during the California gold rush of 1850.
23. War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
Joey, a farm horse, is sold to the army during World War I. Read about the hardships he experiences, and find out if he is reunited with Albert, the boy who trained him.
24. Paint the Wind by Pam Muñoz Ryan
After her grandmother has a stroke, Maya, an orphan, goes to live with her mother’s family on a Wyoming ranch, where she discovers a love of horses and bonds with a wild mare her mother once rode.
25. Summer Pony by Jean Slaughter Doty
Ginny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her parents agree to lease a pony for the summer, she’s thrilled. But when Mokey arrives, she is not at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams? Let us know which horse books are YOUR favorites at editor@youngrider.com, either from this list or others we might have missed. (We didn’t include anything that’s out of print because we wanted titles that would be easy for everyone to find and read.) Thi...
Discover the top horse books for tweens and children, featuring heartwarming stories, thrilling adventures, and valuable life lessons. Perfect for young readers who love horses and want to learn more about these majestic animals.
Oct 6, 2015 · There isn’t a shortage of amazing horse books to recommend to young readers who share a love of the big, beautiful creatures. However, there is a series, or a book to be more specific, that encouraged me to write about horses and it is a story I’ll never forget.
88 books based on 58 votes: King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry, Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, The Black Stallion by ...
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Jul 30, 2021 · From middle grade chapter books to horse picture books, if your kids love horses, these are the best horse books for kids to read.
