Top 10 horsey books to read in 2023

If you can’t get enough of horses, why not read about them in your spare time with our great selection?

If you ever get back from the yard and want a bit more horsey input, we’ve got you covered with some fab horsey books to read this year. It’s the perfect escape after a busy day at work when TV is just not cutting it – so settle down, grab a cuppa and let’s take a flick through the pages.

1. Horse Gone Silent by Shane Ledyard – inspired by a true story, this trilogy follows the life of a showjumper. Perfect if you’re in the mood for adventure and tragedy.
2. 100 Horses in History by Gayle Stewart – true stories of the horses who shaped our world. In eight chapters, you’ll learn all about equine trailblazers, movies, music, timeless tales, celebrities, heroes and heroines and stars of the show, as well as war horses, call to the post, legends and lore.
3. Horse Brain Human Brain by Janet Jones PhD – have you ever wondered how humans see the world compared with how horses see it? This book dives into that difference to reveal all.
4. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell –you might assume this is a children’s book, but in fact it’s a story that can be enjoyed by all ages! It follows the life of a horse who’s passed from home to home and all the challenges he faces along the way.
5. War Horse by Michael Morpurgo – follow Joey as he’s shipped away from his beloved human friend, Albert, and thrown into World War I, where he faces the horrors of war.
6. The Horse Encyclopaedia by Elwyn Hartley Edwards – the book that gives you concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy!
7. The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes – two paths cross in this captivating book that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
8. 101 Schooling Exercises for Horse and Rider by Jaki Bell with Andrew Day – looking for more ideas when in the school? This book is packed with helpful exercises and diagrams to keep you and your horse occupied!
9. The BHS Vetinary Manual second edition by P Stewart Hastie and Philip Ivens – this practical and updated revised edition includes new material on laminitis, equine metabolic syndrome, body condition scoring and so much more!
10. The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy – discover their story and their important life lessons while exploring the thoughts and feelings that unite us all.

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