Young Adult Books (Ages 14-18)

The Eighty-Dollar Champion

The Eighty-Dollar Champion

The Eighty-Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts tells the inspiring true story of Snowman, a gentle plow horse rescued from slaughter for $80 by Dutch immigrant Harry de Leyer. Against all odds, Snowman rose to fame in the 1950s as a national show jumping champion,...

The Horses Know Trilogy

The Horses Know Trilogy

The Horses Know Trilogy by Lynn Mann is a heartwarming and thought-provoking equestrian fantasy series that explores the profound bond between humans and horses in a post-apocalyptic world. 📘 Book 1: The Horses Know In a future where humanity has nearly destroyed...

Arrow the Sky Horse Series

Arrow the Sky Horse Series

Melody Huttinger's Arrow the Sky Horse trilogy is a captivating blend of adventure, mystery, and magical realism set against the backdrop of the American Southwest. The series follows thirteen-year-old Meadow Shepherd, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her...

Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See

Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See

Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley is an inspiring true story about a once-neglected Appaloosa horse who lost his sight but went on to change lives. Rescued and brought to Hope Reins—a ranch that pairs rescued...

The USPC Guide to Conformation, Movement and Soundness

The USPC Guide to Conformation, Movement and Soundness

The USPC Guide to Conformation, Movement and Soundness by Susan E. Harris is a concise yet comprehensive resource designed for equestrians seeking to understand how a horse's physical structure influences its performance and health. Part of the Howell Equestrian...

Grooming to Win

Grooming to Win

Grooming to Win: How to Groom, Trim, Braid, and Prepare Your Horse for Show by Susan E. Harris is a comprehensive guide for equestrians aiming to present their horses at their best in the show ring. Widely regarded as a definitive resource, this third edition has been...

Western Riding (Horse Illustrated Guide)

Western Riding (Horse Illustrated Guide)

Western Riding (Horse Illustrated Guide) by Lesley Ward is a concise and visually engaging introduction to the fundamentals of Western riding. This 96-page guide, part of the Horse Illustrated series, is designed for beginners and intermediate riders seeking to build...

And We Danced (Dancing With Horses)

And We Danced (Dancing With Horses)

And We Danced by Toni Mari is the first book in the Dancing with Horses trilogy, a young adult equestrian romance that follows 17-year-old Jane Mitchell as she navigates the challenges of competitive dressage and unexpected romance. Jane believes she's found her dream...

The Working Equitation Training Manual

The Working Equitation Training Manual

The Working Equitation Training Manual: 101 Exercises for Schooling and Competing by Ali Kermeen is a practical, step-by-step guide designed for riders of all levels who want to train for or improve their skills in the sport of working equitation. The book offers 101...

Hunter Seat Equitation

Hunter Seat Equitation

Hunter Seat Equitation by George H. Morris is a classic, authoritative guide on the principles of English-style riding, particularly focused on the hunter seat discipline. First published in 1971 and still widely respected today, this book is often referred to as the...

Judging Hunters and Equitation

Judging Hunters and Equitation

Judging Hunters and Equitation: The Definitive Book on Judging for Riders, Trainers, Parents, and Licensed Officials by Julie Winkel and Tricia Booker is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the subjective process of judging in the hunter and equitation disciplines....

Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture

Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture

Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture by Ivan McClellan is a striking photographic exploration of contemporary Black cowboy life across the United States. Over nearly a decade, McClellan documented the vibrant world of Black rodeos, capturing the athletes, families, and...

Horses and Souls

Horses and Souls

The Horses and Souls series by Anna Rashbrook is a seven-book saga set in the English countryside, weaving together the lives of individuals connected through their shared love of horses. The narrative centers around characters like Joanna, who resides in the manor,...

The Eventing Series

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...

Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever by Kareem Rosser is an inspiring memoir that chronicles Rosser's journey from a...

Common Sense Horse Keeping

Common Sense Horse Keeping

Common Sense Horse Keeping by Lori E. Tankel is a comprehensive guide designed for both individual horse owners and stable managers. Drawing from over five decades of equine experience, Tankel offers practical advice on various aspects of horse care, including...

Clip Clop Chronicles

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,...

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