A wonderful book written from a horse’s point of view, and is accompanied by humorous illustrations. Happy Horsemanship is the perfect child's guide to equitation. Happy Horsemanship by Dorothy Henderson Pinch This is the first ever written documenting the training of the California Reined Cow Horse. Hackamore Reinsman is a wonderful reference book for horse trainers as well as amateur riders. This book should be owned by all horse owners! Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners covers everything from the symptoms and treatment of diseases and injuries, horse medicine, and surgery. Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners by Captain Hayes Centered Riding by Sally SwiftĬonnect with your horse and create better partnership by using your body spirit and mind to establish a more clear line of communication.Ħ. If you want to ride like the pros, this is a must read book regardless of discipline. Written by the master of hunter seat equitation. Hunter Seat Equitation is a horseback rider's bible. This is the story of a young girl, Velvet, who wins a spirited gelding, The Pie, in a raffle and decides to train him for the Grand National Steeplechase.Ĥ. Misty of Chincoteague is the most famous book of the writer and has been read by generations of horse lovers. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry This book is written from the horse's point of view and is a book loved by readers of all ages. Black Beauty by Anna Sewellīlack Beauty was written in 1877 and teaches empathy for the working horse. Each book listed is just as good as the one before and the one after, happy reading! List of the Best Horse Books Each Equestrian Should Read 1. The books listed below are in random order. Check out the list of our 25 best horse books every equestrian and horse riding lover should read.

So which one should you read first? Well that is really a personal preference based on what it is your looking to learn or gain from reading a particular book. Ask any equestrian what their favorite horse books are and you will immediately get a mini list of their favorite classics, books that cover all things about horses, training books, and many more.

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