Plot Summary Dream vs. Reality: Young Jennifer (also called Jenny) dreams of owning a stunning black stallion with a flowing mane and tail. When she scrapes together about $14 at a livestock auction, she hopes to buy her dream horse Rescue & Disappointment:...
Chapter Books
The Girl Who Remembered Horses
"The Girl Who Remembered Horses" by Linda Benson is a young adult dystopian novel set in a future where horses have vanished from human memory and history. The story follows Sahara, a teenage girl who begins to have vivid dreams and visions of horses—animals no one...
Stormy the Miracle Horse: A Brumby Takes Flight
Summary: Stormy the Miracle Horse: A Brumby Takes Flight by Lynne Edwards In the quiet Australian town of Golden Grove, young Phoebe’s life is forever changed when her mare, Sunny, gives birth during a violent storm. The foal, Stormy, is born with a lightning-shaped...
Coral Cove Horse Adventures for Girls and Boys
Coral Cove Horse Adventures for Girls and Boys by Elaine Heney is an engaging middle-grade series (ages 9–12) set on Ireland’s scenic Coral Cove farm. Through six standalone yet connected books, readers follow 12-year-old Ciara, her Connemara pony Misty, and friend...
The Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales
The Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales by Marty Kay Jones is a heartwarming middle-grade series (ages 9–12) centered on Shelby Simone, a newcomer to rural life who bonds with fellow riders at Old Quarry Lake Farms. Each book explores real-life themes like friendship, change,...
Meg and Merlin
The Meg & Merlin series by Tanya Landman is a dyslexia-friendly chapter-book collection for readers aged 7+, centered on Meg, a determined pony-lover, and her clever pony friend, Merlin. Each standalone installment features short chapters, clear layout, and...
Hollyhill Farm and the Lonely Pony
Hollyhill Farm and the Lonely Pony by Helen Haraldsen, illustrated by Liz Million, is a touching chapter book for ages 6–9 (approx. 100 pages) centered on Conker, the only pony of his kind at Hollyhill Farm. When he arrives, the other farm animals—cows and...
He Reigns Series
The He Reigns series by Laurie Salisbury is a Christian chapter book collection for children, blending faith-based lessons with heartwarming stories about family, friendship, and horses. Aimed at readers aged 7–12, the series emphasizes themes of trust, obedience, and...
The Eventing Series
The Eventing Series by Natalie Keller Reinert is an eight-book equestrian fiction saga that follows Jules Thornton, a determined and fiercely independent rider striving to make her mark in the elite world of three-day eventing. Set against the backdrop of Florida's...
Clip Clop Chronicles
The Clip-Clop Chronicles series by Angelica Witherspoon-Cassanova follows the journey of Roz Stone, a determined 12-year-old girl from central Florida with dreams of excelling in the equestrian world. Despite facing challenges such as skepticism from her family,...
Sky Watch
Sky Watch: Chasing an American Saddlebred Story by Emma Hudelson is a nonfiction blend of biography and memoir that traces the legacy of Sky Watch, a charismatic Saddlebred show horse and multi-time World Champion. Through archival research and personal reflection,...
The Ride of Her Life
The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts is the inspiring true story of Annie Wilkins, a 63-year-old Maine farmer who, in 1954, embarked on a cross-country journey on horseback to fulfill her dying wish of seeing the Pacific Ocean. With limited resources and...
Finding Gideon
Finding Gideon: A Broken Dream, a Missing Horse, and the Faith of a Mustard Seed by Sarah Hickner is a heartfelt memoir that intertwines the author's passion for horses with her personal journey of faith and self-discovery. Driven by a deep-seated dream to work with...
Love, Canter, Action
Love, Canter, Action by Katie Gilbert is a delightful young adult romance that blends equestrian life with Hollywood glamour. Set in small-town Georgia, the story follows Nora Green, a determined teen grappling with grief and longing for a fresh start. After her...
Connemara Adventures
The Connemara Adventures series by Elaine Heney is a captivating collection of six books that follow the journey of 12-year-old Clodagh and her Connemara pony, Ozzie. Set in Ireland, the series delves into their evolving partnership as they navigate various challenges...
The Dressage Horse/Das Dressurpferd
The Dressage Horse / Das Dressurpferd by Harry Boldt is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the art and science of dressage training. Written by one of the most respected Olympic-level dressage riders and trainers, this bilingual (German/English) volume offers...
Big Jump for Robin
Big Jump for Robin by Suzanne Wilding is a sequel to Dream Pony for Robin, continuing the story of eleven-year-old Robin Fleming. Faced with her family's financial difficulties, Robin makes the heartfelt decision to sell her beloved pony, Snooks, to a wealthy family....
Mustang: Wild Spirit of the West
Mustang: Wild Spirit of the West by Marguerite Henry is a true story about Velma Johnston, also known as "Wild Horse Annie," and her fight to protect America’s wild mustangs. After witnessing the cruel treatment of wild horses being rounded up for slaughter, she...

















