Homeschooling with Horses: Fun‑Schooling Journal is a creative, all-in-one homeschool companion designed for early elementary students (grades 2–4, roughly ages 7–10), especially those passionate about horses . The journal offers: 365 activities that integrate core...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Amber’s Pony Tales by Helen Haraldsen is an inspiring middle-grade series (~ages 8–12) that follows Amber Anderson’s journey as she navigates pony ownership, Pony Club life, and the ups and downs of young equestrian friendship. Book 1: Little Pearl Amber's dream pony...
Liberty Biscuit by Melanie Sue Bowles is a heartfelt middle‑grade novel (ages 9–13) centered on Katherine "Kip" Pearl Baker, who lives alone on her family’s peach farm. Kip dreams of a pet, but her father forbids animals—especially horses—though nobody knows why . On...
Lizzie Flying Solo by Nanci Turner Steveson is a poignant middle-grade novel (ages 8–12) that follows 12-year-old Lizzie St. Claire as her life is upended when her father is arrested for embezzlement. Forced to move into a transitional shelter with her mother, Lizzie...
Nawaab: Marwari Stallion of India by Gina McKnight is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book, inspired by the early 19th-century legend of a young Marwari colt, Nawaab, and his bond with Prince Aryaman. When an earthquake strikes their kingdom, Prince...
The Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales by Marty Kay Jones is a heartwarming middle-grade series (ages 9–12) centered on Shelby Simone, a newcomer to rural life who bonds with fellow riders at Old Quarry Lake Farms. Each book explores real-life themes like friendship, change,...
The Meg & Merlin series by Tanya Landman is a dyslexia-friendly chapter-book collection for readers aged 7+, centered on Meg, a determined pony-lover, and her clever pony friend, Merlin. Each standalone installment features short chapters, clear layout, and...
In Cowgirl Katie, Katie Woo is excited for a day of horseback riding at a ranch with her friends. Dressed up in her cowgirl best, she faces a few funny hiccups during her ride—but learns to enjoy the adventure and discovers that trying something new can be a lot of...
Pal the Pony by R.A. Herman, illustrated by Betina Ogden, is a delightful Level 2 reader for ages 6–8. Pal is the smallest pony at the rodeo and initially feels discouraged because he can’t pull wagons, run fast, or buck like the big horses. However, he discovers his...
Hollyhill Farm and the Lonely Pony by Helen Haraldsen, illustrated by Liz Million, is a touching chapter book for ages 6–9 (approx. 100 pages) centered on Conker, the only pony of his kind at Hollyhill Farm. When he arrives, the other farm animals—cows and...
Lulu and Pebbles: Pony Tales on the Farm by Reena Korde Pagnoni (illustrated by Jon Davis) is a heartwarming chapter book (around 100 pages) about an eight-year-old girl named Lulu whose life changes after a birthday pony arrives. As she befriends Pebbles, she...
The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy by M.J. Evans is a poignant historical fiction novel set during and after WWII, inspired by true events. It follows Teodor, an autistic 12-year-old in Nazi‑occupied Czechoslovakia, who is assigned to care for Witez II, a renowned...
Stallion by Starlight (Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #21) by Mary Pope Osborne follows Jack and Annie on a magical time-travel quest to uncover the secret of “greatness.” Merlin sends them to ancient Macedonia to meet a young, arrogant Alexander the Great and...