The One Dollar Horse series by Lauren St. John is an inspiring equestrian trilogy following the journey of Casey Blue, a determined teenager from a rough neighborhood in London who dreams of competing in the Badminton Horse Trials. Books in the Series: The One Dollar...
The Perfect Distance by Kim Ablon Whitney is a young adult novel that delves into the competitive equestrian world through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Francie Martinez. Working as a groom to afford her training, Francie rides under one of the nation's top...
A Horse Called Hero by Sam Angus is a historical adventure novel set during World War II. The story follows brothers Wolfie and Dodo, who are forced to leave London after their father, a decorated soldier, is declared a deserter. Sent to the countryside, they struggle...
Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan is a historical fiction novel inspired by the true story of Charlotte Parkhurst, a girl who defied societal expectations in the 1800s. Born in the early 19th century, Charlotte grows up in an orphanage where she discovers her passion...
The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans is a gripping novel about healing, love, and the deep bond between humans and horses. The story follows Grace MacLean, a teenage girl who suffers a traumatic riding accident that leaves her emotionally scarred and her horse,...
Thief of Happy Endings by Kristen Chandler is a contemporary young adult novel about resilience, self-discovery, and the healing power of horses. The story follows Cassidy, a city girl who is sent to a remote Wyoming ranch for the summer after struggling with anxiety...
The Stay the Distance series by Mara Dabrishus is a captivating collection of equestrian-themed novels that delve into the life of July Carter, a young woman deeply immersed in the world of horse racing. The series intricately portrays her personal growth, familial...
The Golden Filly series by Lauraine Snelling is a collection of ten novels that follow the journey of sixteen-year-old Tricia Evanston, a passionate and determined young jockey with aspirations of winning the Triple Crown. Set against the backdrop of the competitive...
Dark Sunshine by Dorothy Lyons follows Brenda, a girl sent to live with her uncle in Arizona after an accident leaves her with a limp. There, she discovers a wild, mistreated palomino mare named Dark Sunshine and works to earn the horse's trust. As they form a bond,...
Summer Pony by Jean Slaughter Doty is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Ginny who longs for a horse of her own. When her parents agree to lease a pony for the summer, she is thrilled. However, the pony she receives, Mokey, is far from the perfect, glossy...
The Riding Lessons series by Sara Gruen is a dramatic and emotional duology centered around Annemarie Zimmer, a former competitive equestrian whose life takes unexpected turns after a tragic accident. Riding Lessons – Annemarie was a rising star in the equestrian...
The A Circuit series by Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka is a young adult equestrian drama that follows the lives of elite teenage riders in the high-stakes world of competitive show jumping. Set in the glamorous, fast-paced equestrian circuit, the series...
The Shadow Horse series by Alison Hart is a suspenseful equestrian mystery duology that follows 13-year-old Jas Schuler as she uncovers a web of deception in the horse world. Shadow Horse – After witnessing her wealthy grandfather’s prized horse, Whirlwind, being...
Horse Girl by Carrie Seim is a humorous and heartfelt middle-grade novel about Wills, a 12-year-old girl who is obsessed with horses but feels out of place in her new equestrian community. After moving to a new town, she finally gets the chance to take riding lessons...
Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey is a classic Western novel first published in 1912. Set in the rugged landscapes of Utah in the late 19th century, the story follows Jane Withersteen, a wealthy Mormon rancher who faces pressure from her religious community to...
The Jinny at Finmory series by Patricia Leitch is a classic British horse series that follows Jinny Manders, a passionate and determined girl who moves with her family to Finmory, a remote Scottish Highlands farm. There, she encounters Shantih, a wild and fiery...
Wild Girl by Patricia Reilly Giff is a heartfelt middle-grade novel about Lidie, a 12-year-old girl who moves from Brazil to the United States to reunite with her father and brother, whom she hasn't seen in years. Adjusting to life in a new country is challenging—she...
The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch series by Jane Smiley is a collection of five novels that follow Abby Lovitt, a young girl growing up on her family's horse ranch in 1960s California. Throughout the series, Abby navigates the challenges of adolescence, horse training,...