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...
he Breyer Horse Collection series by Annie Wedekind and Jessie Haas consists of five middle-grade horse tales (ages ~8–12), each inspired by a popular Breyer model: Wild Blue (Book 1) — by Annie Wedekind In the sweeping Idaho wilderness, Blue, a roan Appaloosa filly,...
A Pony for the Season (The Adventure Club Book 1) by Marissa Dilworth is a light-hearted middle-grade novel (ages 8–12) set in a charming, traditional equestrian world. When her best friend heads to America for the summer and she’s pony-less, Bridget faces a lonely...
Tic‑Tac by Leslie Baird McDonald is a timeless middle-grade novel set at Briar Hill Stables, where twelve-year-old Terry Allen spends her summer immersed in hunt-seat riding lessons under the stern tutelage of Captain Riskin. Assigned the horse Tic‑Tac, Terry grapples...
Good Boy, Eddie by Rennie Dyball is a touching middle-grade novel narrated from the perspective of Eddie, a stalwart school horse. When Eddie transfers to a barn filled with flashy show horses, he grapples with self-doubt and fears his days of making a difference are...
Storm Horse by Nick Garlick is a moving middle-grade novel (ages 8–12) set in 1966 on a remote Dutch island. Twelve-year-old Flip is sent to live with his stern uncle after his father's death and his mother's disappearance. Shocked by the isolation and facing bullying...
The Tricolor Series by Brianna York is a wholesome middle‑grade series (ages 9–12) set at Tricolor Farms, following a vibrant cast of friends—Deja, Allison, Shanice, Chris, and Eric—who bond over their shared love of horses, riding, and life’s ups and downs. Key Books...
The Oak Lane Stable Adventure Series by Kerri Lukasavitz is a compelling middle-grade (ages 9–12) collection that brings the hunter/jumper show world to life through authentic horse care, riding challenges, and personal growth. Series Overview: Written by a lifelong...
Overview Set in 1960s England, the series follows Jill Crewe, a determined young equestrian whose life transforms after moving to her stepfather’s Scottish highland estate. Passionate about ponies and riding, Jill grows through each story—from secretarial college to...
Coal Dust and Dreams: The Story of a Girl and Her Pit Pony in the Coal Mines of Wales by M.J. Evans is a poignant middle-grade historical fiction novel set in 1930s Wales, following eleven-year-old Bethan from the Welsh village of Hengoed. After a mine collapse...
Astra by Chris Platt is an empowering middle-grade novel for readers aged 8–12. Thirteen-year-old Lily O’Neil, passionate about Arabian endurance riding like her late mother, faces her father's fear and a ban on horses after a tragic accident. With her grandmother’s...