There’s no better way to spend your free time than reading some incredible stories that involve horses. Books are a great source of entertainment and never go out of style. Not only they widen your knowledge but they are also very practical and you can take a book almost anywhere. Today we decided about some of the most interesting horse-related books that we think all the equestrian reading fans will enjoy.
If you never have read a horse book before because you have the impression that horse books are written only for tweens, we have to inform you that you’re wrong, because there are plenty of excellent books about horses for grown-ups too. (Besides that, classics like Black Beauty and National Velvet are enjoyable for all the equestrians no matter what age.) So find some free time and pick up one of these books that every horse lover should definitely read. You may even read it to your horse! If you have any other book suggestions that you think should be included in this list, please leave your recommendations in the comment section below. Keep reading!
“Chosen by a Horse” by Susan Richards
This novel recounts the beautiful journey of a woman who saves an abandoned and exhausted racehorse that has a foal of her own. They begin an incredible mission that will leave you speechless and make you appreciate your horse even more. This book recalls us once again how horses warm our hearts and what an incredible role they play in our life.
“Learning to Fall” by Anne Clermont
The story takes place just when Brynne Seymour, a college student, is about to graduate from her vet school. Unexpectedly, tragedy hits in Brynne Seymour’s life and she has to do all it takes to save her family’s horse business. She enters the famous competition Million Dollar Gold Cup and manages to win it with the help of a once upon a time titleholder, Jason Lander.
“The Horse Whisperer” by Nicholas Evans
“The horse Whisperer” is considered as the most famous story in the horse world because almost everyone has seen the movie. But you probably didn’t know that it was based on a book and you definitely need to read it. You will simply be enjoying every sentence throughout the book because it’s so well-written and you will also cry simply as much as you did when you saw the movie.
“The Girl Who Remembered Horses” by Linda Benson
Set in future times, the story stars a girl named Sahara who has desires and fantasies of running with horses. This thriller reveals how a girl protects a colt and must prove her group that horses should be a part of their lives. Very interesting!
“Borrowed Horses” by Sian Griffiths
An ambitious Olympic rider puts her aspirations on hold and moves to Idaho when her mother becomes ill, taking her beautiful horse with her. Not prepared to give up on all her dreams, she must choose to work with a violent mare owned by her coach or start in a separate direction. Very captivating!
“National Velvet” by Enid Bagnold
This is one of the books that we definitely must consider “old but gold” type of book. National Velvet is a tale of a girl who loves all the horses and her biggest dream is to become the best rider in England. As her praises are satisfied with an undesired horse, she is determined to win. This horse book can be read by anyone, no matter what the age. It’s definitely a “must-read” for anyone.
“Out of the Wild” by Mark Rashid
If you have previously seen The Mustang, then I’m pretty sure that you will also enjoy reading this book too! It’s about the adventure of a drunk cowboy and a wild mustang. The man must defeat his own problems to work with the horse.
The “Heartland” Series by Lauren Brooke
We’ve all seen some episodes whenever it comes up on the Tv screen and enjoyed the show Heartland. But did you know they were based on books? And just like any other tv series adoption, the books are very different from the show. Pick up the book series and discover the beautiful story by yourself!
“Lost Rider” by Harper Sloan
Lost Rider is the first out of three books in the Coming Home trilogy. A wounded rodeo star is obliged to go back on her home and manage the family business – horse farming. There he meets a girl from his adolescence who used to have a crush on him. He didn’t answer her feelings back then, but now the tables have turned and he has a crush on her.
