Horse Book Reviews & Recommendations
I’ve been spending a lot of time reading horse books. Below is my ongoing list of books I recommend. I am not paid for my opinion. The majority of books I have read are either free on Kindle Unlimited, books I have purchased, or books checked out via the local library. If I have received an ARC, I will indicate it in the review.
Children’s Illustrated Books
- A Barrel Racer’s Dream – M. D. Ford
- A Day at the PeeWee Rodeo – M. D. Ford
- Mutton Bustin’ to Bull Riding – M. D. Ford
- A Gymkhana with Dee and Friends – M.D. Ford
- Cowgirl Lessons – Rae Rankin
- Cowgirl Christmas – Rae Rankin
- Cowgirl and the Ghost Horse – Rae Rankin
- Show Day: A Cowgirl Lessons Adventure – Rae Rankin
- Buckaroo Beau Lives on a Ranch – Kacy Burke
- Vera Vaquera Gets a New Horse – Kacy Burke
- Born to Ride: An Equestrian’s Dream – Gail O’Bannon
- Nawaab: Marwari Stallion of India – Gina McKnight
- Peabody Gets Adopted – Mustang Camp
- The Legend of the Cosmic Cowgirl – Tiffany Schreiner
- Cassidy and the Rainy River Rescue – Keely Chase
- Billy and Blaze (Book 1 of 11) – CW Anderson
Early Chapter Books
- Lulu and Pebbles – Reeba Korde Pagnoni
- The Earthkeepers Gift – Maria Longella Sorgie
- Reins of Love – Laurie Salisbury
- Libby of High Hopes (Book 1 of 2: Libby of High Hopes Series) – Elise Primavera
- Libby of High Hopes – Project Blue Ribbon (Book 2 of 2: Libby of High Hopes Series) – Elise Primavera
- Hollyhill Farm and the Lonely Pony – Helen Haraldsen
- Pal the Pony – R.A. Herman
- Katie Woo – Cowgirl Kate – Fran Manushkin
- Meg and Merlin: Making Friends (Book 1 of 3) – Tanya Landman
Middle Grade
- The Forgotten Horse (Book 1 of 8: Connemara Adventures) – Elaine Heney
- Show Horse (Book 2 of 8: Connemara Adventures) – Elaine Heney
- The Mayfield Horse (Book 3 of 8: Connemara Adventures) – Elaine Heney
- The Riding School Pony (Book 1 of 6: Coral Cove Horses) – Elaine Heney
- The Rose Legacy (Book 1 of 3) – Jessica Scott George
- The Queens Secret (Book 2 of 3) – Jessica Scott George
- Swing Sideways – Nanci Turner Steveson
- Lizzie Flying Solo – Nanci Turner Steveson
- The Outside of a Horse – Ginny Rorby
- Liberty Biscuit – Melanie Sue Bowles
- New Beginnings – Christine Meunier
- Sofia’s Surprise – Laura Holt-Haslam
- Sundance – Laura Holt-Haslam
- Emily Edwards Equestrian Extraordinaire – Laura Holt-Haslam
- Emily Edwards to the Rescue (book 2 of 2: Emily Edwards) – Laura Holt-Haslam
- Ravensbay Series – Cressida Burton
- Little Pearl Series – Helen Haraldsen
- Show Strides Series – Piper Klemm
- Astra – Chris Platt
- Horse Girl – Carrie Seim
- The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy – M.J. Evans
- The Sand Pounder – M.J. Evans
- Mystic and the Midnight Ride (Book 1 of 12: Pony Club Secrets) – Stacy Gregg
- Horse Trouble (Graphic novel) – Kristin Verner
- Jill Rides Cross Country (Book 1 of 10: The Jill series) – Jemma Spark
- Mystery Horse at Oak Lane Stable (Book 1 of 4: Oak Lane Stables) – Kerri Lukasavitz
- Gray Horse at Oak Lane Stable (Book 2 of 4: Oak Lane Stables) – Kerri Lukasavitz
- Dark Horse at Oak Lane Stable (Book 3 of 4: Oak Lane Stables) – Kerri Lukasavitz
- The Phantom Stallion: The Wild One (Book 1 of 24: The Phantom Stallion) – Terri Farley
- Deja’s Dream (Book 1 of 7: Tri-Color Series) – Brianna York
- Storm Horse – Nick Garlick
- Mine for a Month – Jenny Roman
- Horse Trouble – Kristen Varner
- Rocko’s First Horse Show – E.S. Damon
- Welcome to Pony Camp – E.S. Damon
- Good Boy, Eddie – Rennie Dyball
- Tic-Tac – Leslie McDonald
- A Pony for the Season (Book 1 of 2) – Marissa Dilworth
- Arrow the Sky Horse: The Discovery (Book 1 of 3: Arrow the Sky Horse) – Melody Huttinger
- Arrow the Sky Horse: The Mystery (Book 2 of 3: Arrow the Sky Horse) – Melody Huttinger
- Winnies on the Wind: Winter of the Crystal Dances (Book 1 of 9: Winnies on the Wind) – Angela Dorsey
- Pocket Pegasus: Flash and the Turtle Creek Triad (Book 1 of 3: Pocket Pegasus) – Susan Stafford
- Wild Blue: The Story of the Mustang Appaloosa (Book 1 of 5) – Annie Wedekind
- Stolen Whinnies (Book 1 of 2) – Wendi Threlkeld
- Pocket Pegasus: Flash and the Secret Portal (Book 3 of 3: Pocket Pegasus) – Susan Stafford
- BlackJack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse (Book 1 of 8) – Ellen Feld
- Ride On – Faith Erin Hicks
- Summer Pony – Jean Slaughter Doty
- Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling (Book 1 of 3) – Helena Dahlaren
- A Hundred Horses – Sarah Lean
- Horses of the Sun – The Outback Riders (Book 1 of 5) – Leanne Owens
- Horses of the Light – The OUtback Riders (Book 2 of 5) – Leanne Ownes
Young Adult
- Born to Run (Book 1 of 10: North Oak) – Ann Hunter
- Yearling (Book 2 of 10: North Oak) – Ann Hunter
- Appaloosa Summer – Tudor Robins
- Crazy About Horses – Patrick Coughlan
- Silent Harmony (Book 1 of 3: Fairmont Riding Academy) – Michele Scott
- Dark Harmony (Book 2 of 3: Fairmont Riding Academy) – Michele Scott
- Perfect Harmony (Book 3 of 3: Fairmont Riding Academy) – Michele Scott
- Runaway Alex – Natalie Keller Reinert
- Red Rock Ranch Series – Brittney Joy
- The A Circuit (Book 1 of 4: The A Circuit Series) – Georgina Bloomberg/Catharine Hapka
- My Perfect Mistake (Book 2 of 4: The A Circuit Series) – Georgina Bloomberg/Catharine Hapka
- Off Course Course (Book 3 of 4: The A Circuit Series) – Georgina Bloomberg/Catharine Hapka
- Rein It In (Book 4 of 4: The A Circuit Series) – Georgina Bloomberg/Catharine Hapka
- The Horses Know (Book 1 of 11: The Horses Know Series) – Lynn Mann
- A Horse for Jesse (Book 1 of 5: Twelve Palms Ranch) – Brianna York
- Jesse’s Show Horse (Book 2 of 5: Twelve Palms Ranch) – Brianna York
- Everyday Horses (Book 1 of 3: Three Sisters Farm) – Genevieve Mckay
- Odd One Out (Book 2 of 3: Three Sisters Farm) – Genevieve Mckay
- Team Up (Book 1 of 2: Wattle Hill Equestrian) – Elizabeth Alexander
- Canter On (Book 2 of 2: Wattle Hill Equestrian) – Elizabeth Alexander
- False Gods: The Show Jumpers Challenge (Book 1 of 3) – L.R. Trovillion
- Eventers Dream (Book 1 of 4) – Caroline Askill
- Spirit of Summerwood – Victoria Gorham
- Jump (Book 1 of 3) – Tiffany Noelle Chacon
- Victory Gallop – Sarah Ward
Adult Fiction
- Starting Over in Maple Bay – Brittney Joy
- Second Chance at Maple Bay – Brittney Joy
- Country Stars in Maple Bay – Brittney Joy
- The Lady – Anne McCaffrey
- Kick the Latch – Kathryn Scanlan
- The Back Door Horse (Book 1 of 2) – Heather Wallace
- The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls – Anton DiSciafani
- Impelled (Book 1 of 4) – Sarah Welk Baynum
- Gift Horse (Book 1 of 5) – Katherine Avery
Inspirational
- The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and the Horse – Charlie Mackesy
Non Fiction
- A Man Walks Into a Barn – Chad Oldfather
- Faraway Horses – Buck Brannaman
- Chosen by a Horse – Susan Richards
updated 3/6/2024
