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Horse Books

One of the most popular forms of entertainment for horse lovers is horse books, which have delighted horse lovers, young and old, for generations. With everything from Black Beauty to the Black Stallion to Misty of Chincoteague and National Velvet, the classics bring back memories for many adult horse lovers. However, there are a whole host of modern-day horse books to delight readers of various genres, including romance, mystery, drama, adventure, informational non-fiction options, etc. Learn more about the various options for horse people, check out recommendations for winter reading options, learn about the authors who write for readers, check out excerpts, and more.

An Excerpt from Fur Mama

An exclusive excerpt from Fur Mama by Diana Dupont, coming October 14 from Trafalgar Square Books.  Now secured in crossties,…

2 months ago

An Excerpt from Distant Skies

Enjoy this newly released excerpt from the Distant Skies audiobook, featuring 10 previously unpublished stories from the journey and read…

3 months ago

The Origin of the Misty Story

Published in 1947, Misty of Chincoteague was not only the book that changed Marguerite’s life and made her a bestselling author,…

3 months ago

Gearing Up for Galloping

Galloping is one of the most therapeutic exercises a horse can do, releasing tension and stiffness in the back and…

7 months ago

Bring Kata to Your Riding for Better Responses to Your Aids

The most basic assumption about riding a horse is to go, to move. But there is more to it: The…

7 months ago

Is Your Saddle Making You Ride Badly?

For successful saddle fitting, it is as important to address the dynamic stability of the rider as it is the…

9 months ago

Lynn Palm on Quality Time with Your Horse for the Sake of Longevity

The following is adapted from Finding Your Superhorse: 8 Keys to Developing the Horse That’s Just Right for You by…

10 months ago

Is My Horse Cold? – An Excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská

Is your horse cold in the winter? The following excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská helps answer that question…

12 months ago

Barn Banter – Episode 23: Sponsored by Adequan

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 23, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated…

1 year ago

Preparing for Competition: Self-Reflection

The following is an excerpt from Winning with Horses, by Adam Snow and Shelley Onderdonk, DVM, about preparing for competition…

2 years ago