Randi Steel is thrust into upheaval when she’s compelled to stay temporarily at her estranged brother’s horse farm in Oregon. Their shared history is marked by distance and pain, casting a shadow over any hope for reconciliation. Brad, her brother, is singularly...
Since the sudden loss of her husband, Charlie Jenkins has struggled to reignite the passion and determination that once fueled her life. Her children, Ryan and Skylar, are also caught in the same emotional haze, each day feeling like a challenge just to get through....
Life hasn’t been easy for ten-year-old Faris. He’s spent his entire childhood at the Grimbaldi Foundation for the Potentially Lacking—so long, in fact, that he doesn’t even have a last name. He’s simply Faris. But one extraordinary night, everything changes. When a...
Summary: The story follows Kate McGregor, a talented young rider with a troubled past involving a tragic riding accident. She gets a fresh start at Timber Ridge Stables, an elite riding academy. There, she meets Holly Chapman, the paraplegic daughter of the stable...
“Lady’s Big Surprise” by JoAnn S. Dawson kicks off the Lucky Foot Stable series, a charming middle-grade tale focused on friendship, adventure, and equestrian fun. Overview Main Characters: Mary: Outgoing, bubbly, a confident “know-it-all.” Jody: Shy, thoughtful, the...
The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes is a moving adult novel that follows a fourteen-year-old girl, Sarah, who lives in a gritty London neighborhood under railway arches. Her grandfather—a former Le Cadre Noir rider—gifts her an elegant horse named Boo and hopes she’ll one...
Overview A beautifully illustrated short novel for young readers (about 64–70 pages), originally published in 1953 and illustrated by Grace Paull. Plot Summary Danny Hopper, a growing boy on his family’s western ranch, realizes he’s outgrown his pony, Ginger. His...
Series Overview – Shelby & Blue 1. For Sale or Swap (2005) Shelby loves her loyal but plain pony, Blue, but dreams of a showy mount to impress at Pony Club. When she sees an ad for a beautiful brown pony named Copper (aka Brat), she trades—but soon discovers Brat...
Setting & Premise Set at Missionville, a fictional low-tier racetrack in rural Pennsylvania, the story exposes the gritty, struggling world where "horses and humans depend on each other—just to survive". The town and track are in decline: local businesses have...
The “Healing Hearts” series (also known as Heartland) by Lauren Brooke is a 20+ book middle-grade/young adult series that began in 2000 and follows Amy Fleming, a teenager in Virginia who inherits her late mother’s passion for rehabilitating abused or traumatized...
The Further Adventures of the $700 Pony (2008) continues the true—and often hilarious—story of Broadhurst and her scrappy, impromptu pony. After the events of The Chronicles, Ellen and her spirited mount embark on a quest toward what she dubs “Equine...
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:...
"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...
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...
Overview Set in the scenic Colorado Rockies, this middle-grade novel follows 11-year-old Abby, who reluctantly attends a four-week horse camp over the summer. Abby arrives terrified of horses—completely out of her comfort zone. Key Characters Abby: The anxious...
Here’s a summary of the Livy duology by Jenny Roman, a cozy equestrian romance series centered around rediscovering passion, healing, and love: 1. Clear to the Last (Livy #1) – 2023 Livy, disillusioned with both men and riding, is in a rut—until she rescues a...
Unicorn Keep by Angelia Almos is a young‑adult fantasy filled with magic, adventure, and a touch of romance. Jiline of Ainsley, a resourceful and brave 15-year-old, swaps places with her best friend Madelen to avoid being drafted as a unicorn keeper at the secluded...
“Dante: Horses of the Maury River Stables” by Gigi Amateau is a heartfelt middle‑grade novel narrated from the perspective of Dante’s Inferno, a proud but anxious retired racehorse who, after failing on the track, finds himself rehabilitated in a prison program and...