Here are some of our favorite horse stories. These titles can all be found in the Juvenile section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff
by Neil Cavanaugh
Horse lovers can giddyup through the pages of this ultimate guide to all things horses that features true stories, fascinating facts, fun-filled games, hands-on activities, hilarious jokes and more.
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Back to the Bright Before
by Katherin Nolte
Running away from home to find an ancient coin hidden at the local abbey to save her family, 11-year-old Pet, along with her brother, a borrowed chicken, and a stolen pony, discovers she's not the only one looking for it, plunging them all into danger.
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Bea and the New Deal Horse
by Laura Elliott
When her father abandons her and her sister during the Great Depression, Bea sets out to convince the imposing Mrs. Scott to take in two stray children by gaining the trust of her dangerous chestnut horse to save her farm.
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Horses & Ponies
by Caroline Stamps
Covering every horsey topic you could possibly want to explore- from discovering the different horse and pony breeds, to finding out how cultures around the world live with their horses, and learning how horse-lovers ride these magnificent animals- DK's Horses & Ponies is a one-stop shop for equine knowledge. With colorful photographs and pictures on every page, this guide helps you become an expert in identifying the many different horse and pony breeds, from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella. You will find out about all the ways that horses are an important part of our lives in different cultures, from sport, shows, traditions and celebrations, to transport, police work and even shrimp-fishing! This book answers all those questions that you've always asked yourself, including- What's the difference between horses and ponies? What is dressage? How do I steer a horse? How do horses communicate? How do they sleep standing up? What is the biggest horse that ever lived? And along the way, you'll learn how to understand and take care of your equine friends
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A Horse Named Sky
by Rosanne Parry
Young wild colt Sky must find his way over rough terrain to rejoin his family after being captured for the Pony Express.
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Magically Maximus
by Kiki Thorpe
Moving from the city to a farm called Horsetail Hollow, Maddie and her sister Evie discover a wishing well that, after their wishes get mixed up, takes them on an adventure of a lifetime.
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Can't Be Tamed
by Yamile Saied Méndez
Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie Sánchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet. The mare is skittish, headstrong, and hurt, and Carolina is determined to ride her. Carolina knows she's the only one who can help Velvet recover, and she's ready to prove it---no matter what it takes.
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Out of My Heart
by Sharon M. Draper
In this sequel to Out of My Mind, Melody decides to sign up for a horseback riding summer camp in order to get over her fear of horses, but she wonders if the camp will welcome a kid with cerebral palsy.
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The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American West
by Chris Duffy
The latest entry in the series that presents famous historical events in an engaging graphic-novel format explains how wild mustangs were introduced to the Western Hemisphere and became a crucial part of American history.
You can find this book in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.
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Horse Power: How Horses Changed the World
by Jennifer Thermes
Until the popularization of the family car, horses and humans lived, worked, and played side by side. With the invention of the wheel, saddle, bit, and bridle, horses pulled far-flung lands closer together at the speed of a gallop. Trade, agriculture, exploration, and war-none of these would have been possible in the same way without horses. Horse Power explores horses' evolution in dazzling spreads packed with maps, sidebars, and other hidden gems. It tracks their migration as they find homes on six continents and shows readers what kinds of jobs they've had. And, ultimately, it explores the shift from "horse power" to "horsepower"- when humans traded manure in the street for pollution in the air.
You can find this book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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Once Upon a Unicorn
by Lou Anders
A science-minded unicorn and a flaming horse who is a walking fire hazard become an unlikely defense team when a pumpkin-headed menace named Jack o’ the Hunt and a monster army threaten their Whisperwood home.
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The Secret Horses of Briar Hill
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Megan Shepherd
Living in a children's hospital with mirrors that line its once-elegant corridors, young Emmaline discovers an injured winged horse that has escaped from its mirror world and needs protection from a malevolent hunter.
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Wings of Olympus
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K. George
When she is chosen to be a jockey in a winged horse race to determine Zeus's next steed, orphaned Pippa develops a strong bond with the horse she is assigned to ride, Zephyr, but if they lose the race they will be parted forever.
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Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness
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Donna Janell Bowman
A picture book biography of Dr. William Key, a former slave and self-trained veterinarian who taught his horse, Jim, to read and write and who together with Jim became one of the most famous traveling performance acts around the turn of the twentieth century.
You can find this book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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The Rose Legacy
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Jessica Day George
Orphaned Anthea Cross hopes to finally find a home with her long-lost uncle, but after she learns that her uncle secretly breeds forbidden horses, she discovers that she is able to communicate with them.
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Penny
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Whitney Sanderson
Penny, a blue-eyed palomino paint mare, narrates her experiences with her owner, Buckeye Jack, and Jack's grandson, Jesse, during the 1850s Northern California Gold Rush.
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Gallop! 100 Fun Facts About Horses
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Kitson Jazynka
A skill-building collection of engaging equine facts shares expert-vetted, weird-but-true species information that includes coverage of the era of wild ponies, the history of humanity's relationship with horses, and the racing stars of today.
You can find this book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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Eva and the Lost Pony
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Rebecca Elliott
Preparing to take the Owl Oath that they will help protect their fellow animal friends in the forest, Eva the owl and her classmates diligently work on nature projects only to find their skills put to the test by a storm that places a lost pony in danger.
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Rodeo Challenge
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Jake Maddox
Wade is staying at his uncle's ranch for the summer, but despite being athletic he has proved hopeless when it comes to riding a horse, much less the other skills demanded in a rodeo. But when Maria, sister of his new friend Javier, breaks her arm, she asks him to keep her horse in training, and Wade is forced to overcome his apprehension and really learn how to ride.
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