I recently had the opportunity to join Denise Alvarez on the How to Market Your Horse Business podcast to talk about the journey of building equestrian education projects like The Pony Island.
Today marks the official launch of (https://theponyisland.com), a new online destination designed to bring the magic of horses to children everywhere. Created by equestrian illustrator Susan DiFelice (https://susandifelice.com), The Pony Island offers a unique blend of interactive games, horse-themed crafts, curated book lists, and educational courses that introduce kids to the equestrian world—no matter where they live.
If your child dreams in hoof beats and lives for pony stories, chances are they’ll love discovering We Read Horse Books—a heartfelt platform created by lifelong horse lover and author Rae Rankin. In this interview, Rae shares what inspired her to launch the site, how horse books help kids connect more deeply with horses (even if they don’t ride yet), and what kinds of stories are capturing young imaginations today.