The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans is a gripping novel about healing, love, and the deep bond between humans and horses. The story follows Grace MacLean, a teenage girl who suffers a traumatic riding accident that leaves her emotionally scarred and her horse,...
Thief of Happy Endings by Kristen Chandler is a contemporary young adult novel about resilience, self-discovery, and the healing power of horses. The story follows Cassidy, a city girl who is sent to a remote Wyoming ranch for the summer after struggling with anxiety...
The Stay the Distance series by Mara Dabrishus is a captivating collection of equestrian-themed novels that delve into the life of July Carter, a young woman deeply immersed in the world of horse racing. The series intricately portrays her personal growth, familial...
The Golden Filly series by Lauraine Snelling is a collection of ten novels that follow the journey of sixteen-year-old Tricia Evanston, a passionate and determined young jockey with aspirations of winning the Triple Crown. Set against the backdrop of the competitive...
Dark Sunshine by Dorothy Lyons follows Brenda, a girl sent to live with her uncle in Arizona after an accident leaves her with a limp. There, she discovers a wild, mistreated palomino mare named Dark Sunshine and works to earn the horse's trust. As they form a bond,...
Summer Pony by Jean Slaughter Doty is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Ginny who longs for a horse of her own. When her parents agree to lease a pony for the summer, she is thrilled. However, the pony she receives, Mokey, is far from the perfect, glossy...
The Riding Lessons series by Sara Gruen is a dramatic and emotional duology centered around Annemarie Zimmer, a former competitive equestrian whose life takes unexpected turns after a tragic accident. Riding Lessons – Annemarie was a rising star in the equestrian...
The A Circuit series by Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka is a young adult equestrian drama that follows the lives of elite teenage riders in the high-stakes world of competitive show jumping. Set in the glamorous, fast-paced equestrian circuit, the series...
Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey is a classic Western novel first published in 1912. Set in the rugged landscapes of Utah in the late 19th century, the story follows Jane Withersteen, a wealthy Mormon rancher who faces pressure from her religious community to...
The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch series by Jane Smiley is a collection of five novels that follow Abby Lovitt, a young girl growing up on her family's horse ranch in 1960s California. Throughout the series, Abby navigates the challenges of adolescence, horse training,...
The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis is the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia (in publication order) and serves as a standalone adventure set during the reign of the Pevensies. The story follows a boy named Shasta, who escapes his harsh life in Calormen after...
The Ponies of Chincoteague series by Catherine Hapka is a heartwarming collection of books that follow the adventures of young riders and their beloved Chincoteague ponies. Set on the famous island known for its wild pony herd, each book in the series features...