Young Adult Books (Ages 14-18)

The Horse Dancer: A Novel

The Horse Dancer: A Novel

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...

Missionville

Missionville

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...

Healing Hearts series

Healing Hearts series

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

The Further Adventures of the $700 Pony

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...

The Girl Who Remembered Horses

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...

Livy Series

Livy Series

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...

Horses Word Search Puzzle Book

Horses Word Search Puzzle Book

Horses Word Search Puzzle Book: Word Searches with Easy to Read Print about Horses, Horse Racing, Equestrian, and More is a user-friendly activity collection designed for horse lovers of all ages. It features over 50 thematic word search puzzles and includes more than...

Spirit Horse

Spirit Horse

Spirit Horse by Ned Ackerman is a historical adventure novel for readers around ages 10–14, set among the Blackfoot (Siksika) and Kainaa people in the late 1700s on the North American plains. The story follows twelve-year-old Running Crane, a boy caught between his...

Victory Gallop

Victory Gallop

Victory Gallop by Sarah Ward is a debut middle-grade novel (published September 2023) that centers on Harper Hayes, a horse-lover navigating the challenges of middle school. Harper’s Dream vs. Reality Eager to succeed in horseback riding, Harper spends weekends at...

Equestrian Dreams: A Florida Sweet Romance Series

Equestrian Dreams: A Florida Sweet Romance Series

Equestrian Dreams: A Florida Sweet Romance Series by Tiffany Noelle Chacon is a clean, horse-centered romance trilogy (plus interquel novellas) set against Florida’s equestrian scene, blending emotional growth, relationship development, and realistic riding life....

Eventing Trilogy

Eventing Trilogy

Eventer’s Dream (Book 1) Elaine dreams of becoming an event rider but lacks a horse and sponsor. She accepts a stable hand job with the eccentric, cash-strapped Fane sisters, caring for their motley herd at a crumbling manor. As she pours her heart into the barn, she...

Maryland Equestrian Series

Maryland Equestrian Series

Maryland Equestrian by L.R. Trovillion is a young-adult equestrian trilogy weaving together personal growth, contemporary challenges, and a touch of magic—all set on the backdrop of competitive dressage and horses. Book 1: False Gods This coming-of-age tale introduces...

Twelve Palms Ranch

Twelve Palms Ranch

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

The Red Rock Ranch Collection

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...

Alex and Alexander

Alex and Alexander

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...

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