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24 horsey books to read in 2025

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Take a look at some of our favourite horsey books. From romance and adventure to science and training, there’s something for everyone! 

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Mary King: My Way by Mary King

Discover Mary’s training secrets and how her methods can help you achieve your goals.

£25

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Monty Roberts: The Man Who Listens to Horses Monty Roberts by Monty Roberts

Monty shares his life story, and extraordinary connection to horses.

£9.99

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The Man Behind the Mike by Jane Wallace, foreword by Ian Stark OBE

This biography charts the life of eventer turned commentator Mike Tucker.

 £20

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 Four Legs Move My Soul Evi Simeon 

The authorised biography of dressage Olympian Isabell Werth.

£22.95

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Training Horses the Ingrid Klimke Way by Ingrid Klimke 

Ingrid shares her system of bringing a horse through the stages of development. 

£24.95

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Two Brains One Aim by Eric Smiley 

Learn more about how humans and horses interact for successful training 

£19.95

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Bolder, Braver, Brighter by Daniel Stewart

Coach Daniel Stewart provides mental tools for both in and out of the saddle.

£22.95

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Core Conditioning for Horses Visconte Simon Cocozza

Yoga-inspired schooling techniques to enhance your horse’s way of going

 £24.95

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Ride Big: The Ultimate Guide to Building Equestrian Confidence by John Haime 

Performance coach John Haime provides mental tools to be better under pressure.

£18.95

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Elphick Event Ponies Competition Journal 

The perfect journal to track your training, review success and reflect on challenges.

£19.99

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Inspire Dressage Polework Journal by Tania Grantham

A year’s worth of polework exercises, suitable for any horse and rider combination.

£19.99

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Perfect Mind, Perfect Ride by Inga Wolframm 

Sport and performance psychology theories are translated into practice. 

£16.95

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Pilates for Equestrians by Liza Randall 

Exercises to help maintain a flexible body for improved, more effective riding.

£18.95

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Posture and Performance by Gillian Higgins with Stephanie Martin

The principles of training horses from an anatomical perspective.

£19.95

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John Whitaker The Legend by Sarah Peacocke

The original biography of showjumping legend John Whitaker.

£18.99

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Fortune’s Fool by Mary Pagones

Simon dreams of being a professional eventer – but can a poor boy make it to the top?

£7.99 

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Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

A classic novel and moving story about a beautiful horse and his life.

£12.99

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In The Pink by Molly Watson

The hilarious story of two city girls transplanted to horsey rural England.

£12.99

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The Swallow Tales by K M Peyton

This trilogy tells the story of pony-obsessed Rowan, and her journey with Swallow.

£7.99

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Riders by Jilly Cooper

The feud between Jake and Rupert finally erupts at the Los Angeles Olympics.

£9.99

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The Dressage Chronicles by Karen McGoldrick

Lizzy heads to Florida and receives an education in more than just dressage.

£25.32

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Finding Daylight by Mara Dabrishus

New truths, old family secrets and a simmering attraction could change everything.

£12.34

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Finding Wonder by Lauren St John

Roo and Joni find themselves drawn into a dangerous adventure.

£7.99

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Aachen Equestrian Beauty – Horse Show to the World by John Minoprio

Coffee table picture book documenting the history of CHIO Aachen.

£40

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