The Three Sisters Farm series by Genevieve McKay is a heartfelt middle-grade equestrian collection set in rural Canada, exploring family, belonging, and the healing power of horses. Book 1: Everyday Horses Serafina “Fina” and her siblings leave their simple, homestead...
Twelve Palms Ranch by Brianna York is a middle-grade to young-adult equestrian series that follows early-career horse trainer Jesse Bauer as she navigates the competitive Arabian show-horse world in Arizona. Book 1: A Horse for Jesse Fresh out of high school, Jesse...
The Red Rock Ranch Collection by Brittney Joy is a wholesome young-adult western romance anthology featuring three full-length novels set in Oregon’s equestrian Red Rock Ranch. It follows 16-year-old Lucy Rose and her experiences with horses, friendship, and young...
The Alex and Alexander series by Natalie Keller Reinert is a five-book women's fiction saga that delves into the world of Thoroughbred horse racing, following the journey of Alex, a young woman pursuing her passion in a male-dominated industry. Book 1: Runaway Alex...
The Fairmont Riding Academy series by Michele Scott follows 17-year-old Vivienne "Vivvie" Taylor, a gifted equestrian with the ability to mentally connect with horses. The series blends equestrian competition with mystery and romance, appealing to readers interested...
Crazy About Horses: Everything a Horse-Loving Girl Needs to Know is a comprehensive guide tailored for young equestrian enthusiasts, particularly those aged 8 to 11. This book delves into various aspects of the equestrian world, offering insights into horse breeds,...
Appaloosa Summer (Island Trilogy #1) by Tudor Robins is a poignant young adult novel that explores grief, healing, and love set against the backdrop of a summer on Wolfe Island in the St. Lawrence River. Plot Overview Sixteen-year-old Meg Traherne faces a devastating...
Even If It Breaks Your Heart by Erin Hahn is a passionate young adult contemporary romance set in Texas. The story centers on 19-year-old Case Michaels, a troubled bull-rider struggling to cope after the death of his best friend, Walker. Walker left Case a bucket list...
The Mighty Mustang from Devil’s Garden: From Wild Horse to Therapy Horse by Courtney Ferguson and Marilyn Scholl tells the true story of a wild mustang captured from California’s Devil’s Garden and trained to become a therapy horse. Set against the backdrop of the...
Series Overview Set in rural Wisconsin, this engaging middle-grade trilogy (ages 10–13) follows best friends Samantha Zillmer and Alisa as they transition from carefree trotters to dedicated dressage riders. With the arrival of a German dressage coach, they face the...
Born to Ride by Samantha Walker is a coming-of-age eventing series featuring Jenna Michaelson, a teenager rediscovering her passion for equestrianism. Set on her grandparents’ Quicksilver Stud, the trilogy blends horse knowledge with personal growth and intrigue. Book...
A Horse for the Heart by Jo Anne Barnes and Dana Crigger (DVM) is a heartwarming middle-grade novel (ages 9–12) about Stacy, a determined young equestrian who dreams of taming the wild Appaloosa for sale at her riding center. Her mother initially says no, but Stacy’s...
The Perfect Pony, is part of the Sandy Lane Stables series by Michelle Bates. The Perfect Pony (Sandy Lane Stables #8) introduces Alex Hardy, who impulsively purchases a neglected, underweight pony named Puzzle at a local auction—hoping to fix her up and sell her for...
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge (published 1946) is a classic middle-grade fantasy novel set in 1840s England. Thirteen-year-old Maria Merryweather becomes orphaned and is sent to live with her distant cousin, Sir Benjamin, at the enchanting Moonacre Manor...
Stolen Saddles (Mystery Stables #1) by Tudor Robins is a lively middle-grade mystery (ages 8–12) set at Aunt Jewel’s horse farm in Mystery Hollow. When Emmy discovers an expensive Butet saddle is missing from the tack room, she initially brushes it off—until more...
The Outback Riders series by Leanne Owens is an exhilarating middle-grade collection (ages ~8–15) set in the rugged Australian outback. Centered around the tight-knit Sunhaven Downs family—teen siblings Dane, Lani, and Matthew, plus their cousin Amy—the books combine...
A Hundred Horses by Sarah Lean is a gentle, magical tale for readers ages 8–12 about Nell, an introverted city girl sent to spend the holidays on her aunt’s farm. Feeling out of place, Nell clings to a suitcase of her late father’s toy carousel. Her world shifts when...
Soul Riders by Helena Dahlgren, in collaboration with Star Stable Entertainment AB, is an enchanting middle-grade fantasy trilogy (recommended ages 9–13) based on the popular Star Stable Online game. Set on the magical island of Jorvik, it follows four teenage...