Horse Books

Everyone Should Read More

Most horse lovers can never have too many books about their favorite animal. That said, books make a pretty good (& educational) last minute gift if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet.

As a writer I’m a firm believer that books are an important part of life. When I was a kid if I wasn’t riding I was reading & I hope to pass that on to future horse loving generations. Here is a great list of horse books that any horse person will love. For each one I’ve provided a brief description, a link to where they can be found on Amazon and a peek inside where available.

Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas
For horse lovers of all ages & skill levels to learn more about horse anatomy. Complete with medically correct terminology & lifelike drawings, learn anatomy as you practice your talent.
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Horse Owners Field Guide to Toxic Plants
A must have for every horse lover, this book is a great reference for toxic plants. It turns out there are a lot of plants horses shouldn’t eat & this guide provides pictures, descriptions & potential symptoms.
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Horse Owner’s Veterinary Handbook
This useful guide is easy to navigate & full of information about equine ailments/ problems. Includes alternative therapies, detailed guides to anatomy & a well-organized glossary. A must have for every horse owner or caretaker.
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Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage
A guide to managing horses in small quarters & offers practical advice for keeping your equine happy. An emphasis on sustainable practices & land stewardship this book helps horse owners to understand & meet their animal’s needs.
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Horses for Dummies
Don’t let the title fool you, this book is full of down-to-earth advice & practical tips for horse people of all skill levels. Whether you are a newbie wanting to see what they are in for or an old hat who wants a handy guide.
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How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Starting Out, Starting Over
Written by riding expert Gincy Self Bucklin this is a guide developed to help adult riders create a relationship with their mount. Full of innovative & practical knowledge/ tools to help you relate to the equines.
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The Horse Boy: A Father’s Quest to Heal His Son
An amazing story of a father’s love for his autistic son & the healing power of horses. This book takes you on a journey to Mongolia, one of the oldest horse cultures on the planet in an attempt to reach a 5 year old boy.
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The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd
Written by Joe Camp this is a book for horse lovers of all types & ages. A book about discovery, relationships & the noble existance of our favorite animal, Joe actually makes you love the equine animal more.
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The Tao of Equus
The Tao of Horses translates to ‘the way of the horse’ & this is a book about a woman’s journey of healing & transformation through the way of the horse. Written by Linda Kohanov, the owner of Epona Equestrian Services in Arizona.
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The Ultimate Horse Behavior & Training Book
Drawing upon her years around horses, Linda Tellington-Jones is a successful author of of 6 books already. With warmth & humor she will guide you through physical, mental & emotional characteristics of the equine animal.
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Ultimate Horse Barns
A lovely addition to any coffee table this handsome picture book takes you around the world to look at the most amazing horse lodgings. Will almost make you wish you were a horse yourself.
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So Many Gift Ideas

Next week I’ll feature a gift idea round up that covers all of the collections I’ve come up with and other ideas shared by readers & friends on social media. For now be sure to check out some how to draw horse books too.