Fabulous Fiction
Hearts Over Fences
Toni Leland (of SmallHorse Press)
250 pages/2004
"Excitement and ambition glow against a backdrop of Olympic-level equestrian sports."
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Winning Ways
Toni Leland (of SmallHorse Press)
260 pages/2004
"Intrigue and treachery give love a run for its money in the Arabian showhorse world."
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Chance Meeting
Laura Moore
423 pages/2001
"Contemporary romance with a real hunky hero, and a woman with a mission."
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Dark Horse
Tami Hoag
448 pages/2002
Exciting story set in Florida high-bucks horse country. Plenty of excitement and mystery in this one.
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Full Cry
Rita Mae Brown
400 pages/2003
"Jealousy and greed fill the pages of this murder mystery, set in Virginia foxhunting country."
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Hotspur
Rita Mae Brown
352 pages/2002
A dashing and vibrant novel that revolves around foxhunting in Virginia. The death of a beloved hunting horse leads to an exciting mystery.
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Kentucky Sunrise
Fern Michaels
451 pages/2003
Romance in the horse business.
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Lady of Horses
Judith Tarr
415 pages/2002
A wonderful fantasy about the mystical source of the horse-spirit in humankind.
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Outfoxed
Rita Mae Brown
352 pages/2000
Enchanting mystery where the animals have the last word!
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Palomino
Danielle Steel
480 pages/1982
"Classic romance on the ranch, with a twist."
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Riding Shotgun
Rita Mae Brown
368 pages/1997
Brown tries a little time-travel in this one--and with hysterical results.
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Rules of the Stream
Sandi Soendker and Nicci Demint
280 pages/2003
"The birth of a world champion-bred colt sets in motion the tale of unlikely lovers, unlikely saviors, madness and homicide. A passionate horse story with treacherous romantic subplots and a whodunit twist."
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The Dick Francis Companion
Jean Swanson & Dean James
210 pages/2003
"Complete guide to the horse-racing mysteries by Dick Francis, including plot summaries of each novel, character and horse sketches, and an exclusive interview with Francis himself."
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The Horse Whisperer
Nicholas Evans
480 pages/1996
"A classic to be read again and again. Never mind the movie, Nicholas Evans' imagery is more potent than any Hollywood camera."
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The Lady
Anne McCaffrey
384 pages/1992
A family epic set in turbulent Ireland.
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Horse Care Basics
Horse Handling & Grooming
Cherry Hill
160 pages/1997
"A user-friendly guide to the essential skills of horse handling. Hill includes feeding, haltering, tying, grooming, clipping, bathing, braiding, and blanketing. The wealth of practical advice offered is thorough enough for beginners, yet useful for experienced riders improving or expanding their skills."
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Horse Health Care
Cherry Hill
160 pages/1997
"Explains bandaging, giving shots, examining teeth, deworming, and preventive health care. Author also includes exercising and cooling down, hoof care, and tending wounds, along with taking a horse's temperature and determining pulse and respiration rates."
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Horses for Dummies
Audrey Pavia
384 pages/1999
"Chock full of down-to-earth, practical advice. While much of the information would be useful to anyone involved with horses, this book is really for the prospective horse owner who is just starting out. The novice will find the book easy to use, as each chapter stands on its own as a source of information about a specific aspect of horse ownership. "
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Stablekeeping: A Visual Guide to Safe and Healthy Horsekeeping
Cherry Hill
160 pages/2004
"Learn how to keep a barn running as smoothly as possible: from design to management to maintenance. Good stablekeeping minimizes repairs, reduces feed and veterinary bills, helps to ensure that horses are safe and content, and provides a pleasant workplace. "
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Juvenile
Cherry Hill's Horse Care for Kids
Cherry Hill
116 pages/2002
Age Range 9-12
This comprehensive guide helps children and their parents choose the right horse and gives guidelines for safe handling and proper care.
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Ernest and the Big Itch
Laura T. Barnes
32 pages/2002
Age Range 4-8
"Ernest tries to relieve a big itch and, in the process, disrupts a family of birds."
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Ernest's Special Christmas
Laura T. Barnes
36 pages/2003
Age Range 4-8
Ernest's friend Chester is missing just before Christmas.
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Hoofprints: Horse Poems
Jessie Haas
224 pages/2004
Age Range 9-12
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Miranda and Starlight
Janet Muirhead Hill
168 pages/2002
Age Range 9-12
"Sent to live on her grandparents' farm while her mother strives to make a living in Los Angeles, Miranda makes three friends: a new girl in her class, a boy who is afraid of riding, and the horse of her dreams, Starlight."
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"Starlight, Star Bright"
Janet Muirhead Hill
192 pages/2003
Age Range 9-12
"Miranda Stevens, 11, having bonded with the injured stallion she nursed back to health, is determined to train and someday own this horse she loves. Through a series of episodic events, she proves her talent in working with Starlight, a thoroughbred training for the racetrack, but must struggle against the prejudice of adults who don't believe in her abilities."
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Starlight's Courage
Janet Muirhead Hill
180 pages/2002
Age Range 9-12
"While Miranda, Christopher, and Laurie face the challenges of rivalry at school and in the show ring, an even greater threat to Starlight prompts Miranda into desperate action."
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Starlight's Shooting Star
Janet Muirhead Hill
191 pages/2003
Age Range 9-12
"Miranda Stevens' adventures continue as she leads her classmates and teacher into an unexplored cave. Miranda has to teach a stranger to ride her horse, Starlight. "
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Teeny Tiny Ernest
Laura T. Barnes
32 pages/2000
Age Range 4-8
Ernest's friends prove that size doesn't matter.
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The Giant Book of HorseFun
Lee Smith-Moir
112 pages/2003
Age Range 9-12
"Over 100 giant pages crammed full of puzzles, games, quizzes and crosswords for horse lovers of all ages. HorseFun is the most fun you can have - without a horse! A GUARANTEED WINNER for any horse lovers Christmas."
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Understanding Horses
Conversations with Horse: An Uncommon Dialog of Equine Wisdom
Kate Solisti-Mattelon
160 pages/2003
"The author introduces readers to the horse not only as archetype, but also as a living, thinking being with very definite inclinations. With her telepathic facility, she listens and transcribes the answers to such questions as Do horses like to be ridden?, Does a horse mind being kept in a stall?, and Are stallions the leaders of the herd? "
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Equine Behavior: Principles and Practice
Daniel Mills & Kathryn Nankervis
192 pages/2000
"Primarily geared towards horse trainers and others who work with horses, this guide uses nonscientific language to describe scientific principles behind behavior. Including advice on how to correct problems, material covered includes equine evolution, biology, development, social organization, information processing, and sexual behavior."
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"Horses Don't Lie: What Horses Teach Us About Our Natural Capacity for Awareness, Confidence, Courage, and Trust"
Chris Irwin & Bob Weber
208 pages/2001
"Gives concrete advice on how to read a horse's body language, speak in an authoritative tone, and understand the equine psyche."
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The Man Who Listens to Horses
Monty Roberts
320 pages/1999
"According to Roberts, silent communication can effectively cross over the boundary between human (the ultimate fight animal) and horse (the flight animal). A book for anyone who wishes to enter into a strong bond of understanding with their horse."
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