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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...
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...
A Horse Named Sky by Rosanne Parry is a middle-grade novel that tells the story of Sky, a wild mustang colt born in the mid-19th-century Nevada Territory. Through Sky's perspective, readers experience his journey from a newborn foal to a leader of his herd. As human...
The Canterwood Crest series by Jessica Burkhart is a drama-filled middle-grade book series that follows Sasha Silver, a talented young equestrian, as she navigates life at the prestigious Canterwood Crest Academy. The elite boarding school is known for its competitive...
National Velvet by Enid Bagnold is a classic novel about a determined 14-year-old girl, Velvet Brown, who dreams of competing in the Grand National, one of the toughest horse races in England. When she wins a spirited horse named The Pie in a raffle, Velvet, with the...
Stormy, Misty’s Foal by Marguerite Henry is the sequel to Misty of Chincoteague and continues the story of Misty, the famous Chincoteague pony. The story takes place during the devastating Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, which threatens the island and its beloved wild...
The Black Stallion series by Walter Farley is a thrilling collection of adventure novels that follow a young boy, Alec Ramsay, and his incredible bond with a wild, untamed Arabian stallion known as "the Black." The series begins when Alec and the Black survive a...
Justin Morgan Had a Horse by Marguerite Henry is a classic historical novel that tells the true story of the foundation sire of the Morgan horse breed. The story follows Joel Goss, a young boy in 18th-century Vermont, who helps care for a small but powerful colt named...
Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry is a beloved classic based on the true story of a wild burro who lived in the Grand Canyon. Brighty, a free-spirited and independent donkey, roams the canyon, befriending prospectors, park rangers, and tourists along the...
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a classic novel that tells the life story of a horse named Black Beauty from his own perspective. Born on a peaceful farm, Beauty enjoys a kind upbringing, but as he is sold to different owners, he experiences both kindness and cruelty....
King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry is a classic historical novel that tells the inspiring tale of Sham, a small but spirited Arabian horse who becomes the foundation of the Thoroughbred bloodline. Born in Morocco, Sham and his...
The Pony Scouts series by Catherine Hapka is a collection of early chapter books for young readers that follow the adventures of three friends—Meg, Annie, and Lily—who share a love of horses and ponies. Set at their local stable, the girls form a group called the Pony...
Little Black, a Pony by Walter Farley is a heartwarming children's book about a small but determined pony who wants to prove himself. The story follows a young boy who has outgrown his beloved Little Black and now rides a bigger horse. However, when the boy gets into...
Misty of Chincoteague is a classic children's novel by Marguerite Henry, published in 1947. It tells the story of Paul and Maureen Beebe, two siblings who dream of owning a wild pony from the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim. They set their hearts on capturing the...
A young Native American girl gets lost in the mountains during a storm. She befriends a wild stallion and, even after she is found, chooses to stay and run free with the herd. With simple words and stunning illustrations that gallop across the pages, Paul Goble tells...