Horses

Fiction

All the Pretty Little Horses , illustrated by Linda Saport (E)

A traditional lullaby, thought to have originated during slavery in the American South, is carefully illustrated with one double page spread for each line of the song. An afterward provides lyrics, music, and a note on the origin of the song (Infant – 2)

All Their Names Were Courage by Sharon Phillips Denslow (J)

In 1862, as William Burd fights in the Civil War, he exchanges letters with his sister, Sallie, who is also writing to Confederate and Union generals asking about their horses in order to write a book. (3 – 6)

Appaloosa Zebra by Jessie Haas (E)

Moving through the alphabet, a girl ponders the many different kinds of horses she will have when she gets older, from Appaloosa to zebra. (Toddler – 1)

Born to Trot by Marguerite Henry (J)

A he learns about the famous Hambletonian, sire of the American trotter, young Gib White dreams of some day having his own filly become a champion trotter. (4 – 7)

Chicken Chuck by Bill Martin, Jr. (E)

A blue feather sprouts out of Chicken Chuck’s head, growing bigger and bigger. Chicken Chuck is the finest animal in the barnyard until he learns the circus horse has two blue feathers. (Pre-school – 4)

Mrs. Mack by Patricia Polacco (E)

The author remembers the summer when she was ten years old and staying with her father in Michigan where she took riding lessons and became best friends with a perfect horse. (1 – 5)

National Velvet by Enid Bagnold (J)

A fourteen-year-old English girl wins a horse in a raffle, trains it, and rides it in the Grand National steeplechase. (4 - 7)

Old Thunder and Miss Raney by Sharon Darrow (E)

In this tall tale, Miss Raney and her horse Old Thunder are trying, one more time, to win a blue ribbon at the state fair and a tornado wreaks havoc with their plans. (Pre-school - 4)

Smoky the Cowhorse by Will James (J)

The experiences of a mouse-colored horse from his birth in the wild, through his capture by humans and his work in the rodeo and on the range, to his eventual old age. (4 - 8)

Non-Fiction

First Riding Lessons by Sandy Ransford (J798.2 R173f 2002)

Ransford presents detailed information on beginning horseback riding lessons, including various types of ponies and horses, and kinds of equipment used. Photographs are by Bob Langrish. (3 - 7)

Hoofprints: Horse Poems by Jesse Haas (J811.54 H111h 2004)

This collection includes more than one hundred poems celebrating horses, from ancient times to the present. (5 - 7)

Horse & Pony Book by Carolyn Henderson (J636.1 H383hb 2002)

Henderson provides expert advice on horse and ponies — from identifying breeds to grooming, veterinary care, and riding techniques. The book is suitable for both novice and experienced riders. (3 - 7)

Horses by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed (E636.1 K687h 2001)

A simple introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of horses (Pre-School - 3)

Horses by Graham Meadows (E636.1 M461h 1998)

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of horses, pointing out ways in which they differ from people. (Pre-school - 2)

Horses! by Gail Gibbons (E636.1 G352h 2003)

Gibbons presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse. (K - 3)

I Rode the Red Horse: Secretariat's Belmont Race by Barbara M. Libby (E798.4 L614i 2003)

This book gives a vivid account of Secretariat's amazing and electrifying Belmont Stakes victory, which he won by an unbelievable 31 lengths to become the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years. Libby also illustrates the work. (Pre-School - 3)

My Horses by Heather Miller (E636.1 M614m 2000)

A young boy describes how he cares for the mother horse and her colt living on his farm. (Pre-school - 2)

The New Encyclopedia of the Horse by Elwyn Hartley Edwards (636.1 En19 2000)

The author traces the history and contribution of horses and also covers every major horse breed, horse management, training and equipment, riding styles, and the Olympics. (5 - Adult)

The World According to Horses by Stephen Budiansky (J636.1 B859w 2000)

Budiansky discusses the interaction between people and horses, the horse as a social animal, its intelligence, abilities to communicate, athletic abilities, and physical evolution. (5 - 10)

Websites

Breeds of Livestock - Horses

Developed by Oklahoma State University, the website contains pictures and information on every breed of horse.

Cybersteed

Developed by Kentucky Equine Research, Inc., the website contains information and links on every aspect of horse ownership.

Keeneland

Coloring sheets of horse racing and activities at Keeneland

Kentucky Derby Museum

Official website for the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Learn about the history of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs and find a list of previous Derby winners.

Kentucky Horse Park

Check out the online history exhibits and the virtual art gallery.