Horse Buy

“Brooks’ chronological and cross-disciplinary leaps are thrilling.” —The New York Times Book Review “Horse isn’t just an animal story—it’s a moving narrative about race and art.” —TIME “A thrilling story about humanity in all its ugliness and beauty . . . the evocative...

A Straight-Talking Guide to Smarter Buying Buying a horse is exciting—but it can also be a minefield. The wrong choice can cost you time, money, and heartache. Whether you’re looking for a safe pleasure mount, a competition partner, or a breeding prospect, this book gives you the practical, no-nonsense advice and multiple checklists you need to make the right decision. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Research and planning – what types and breeds make the best fit. ✔️ Buyer’s Checklists – Covering every step, from first inquiry to final purchase. ✔️ Red Flags – Spot ...

Horses have a story to tell - one of resilience, sociability, and intelligence and of partnership with human beings. In The Horse, journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams brings that story brilliantly to life. Williams chronicles the 56-million-year journey of horses as she visits with experts around the world, exploring what our biological affinities and differences can tell us about the bond between horses and humans and what our longtime companions might think and feel.

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER High Plains International Book Award Finalist Shortlisted for the Reading the West Book Award One of The Economist's Best Books of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Month A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read Book From New York Times bestselling author of The Mosquito, the...

Winner of the Joyce Carol Oates Prize Finalist for the 2025 Oregon Book Award “Willy Vlautin writes about people overlooked by society and overlooked by literature. In The Horse, he tells the story of a tenderhearted man who has a steady talent and a crushing addiction. It is both a work of...

Whether you’re a new horse owner, a beginner to all things equine, or a seasoned equestrian who’s facing a new problem horse, Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help is the ultimate resource for understanding what your horse is trying to tell you. Communicating with a horse is learning a new language, as Ms. Hill points out, and learning to “speak horse” can take some patience and assistance.

Mean Girls meets Black Beauty in Horse Girl by celebrated author Carrie Seim--a funny and tender middle-grade novel about finding your forever herd. "This book is funny and exciting. Beautifully portrays both the pleasures and risks of riding horses and also of being a teen. Very original, and a...

Want a pony? This book shows you how to actually get one—and prove you’re ready for the responsibility. Perfect for horse-loving kids ages 8–14 (and the parents they need to convince), this fun and practical guide is packed with real-world advice, smart strategies, and a little help from a wise and witty grandfather who’s been through it all. Inside, kids will learn: How to show they’re ready for the responsibility of pony ownership How to create a plan, make a case, and save up for their dream What it really takes to care for a pony—beyond the pretty pictures Bonus: negotiation...

Return to Hunt Ranch this spring and discover Benji and Sierra's story … They were Hunt Ranch’s greatest love story. Until fate tore them apart. Sierra Hunt never had any doubt that Benji Matthews was her person. As her brother’s best friend, he should have been off-limits, but Sierra knew...

Shopping for a horse is unlike shopping for anything else. Not only are horses very big, but they can be very expensive, too. They have very specific needs and personalities that match their large size. Such a huge investment of time and money needs to be taken very seriously.

From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of March and People of the Book comes a vivid and unique new novel for lovers of sweeping historical fiction and books about iconic racehorses like Seabiscuit and Secretariat. WINNER OF THE FICTION INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023 WINNER OF THE ABIA LITERARY FICTION...

Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamour of any racetrack.

'A quiet and tender apocalyptic story' NATALIA THEODORIDOU 'Stayed with me after the final page' FREYA BROMLEY A moving story of isolation and mankind's connection with nature, perfect for fans of Emily St. John Mandel and Jon McGregor. Sarah wakes up one morning feeling that something big...

Kyle is afraid of horses, so the last thing he wants to do is go horseback riding with his Aunt Maggie. As he interacts with them and learns more about them, however, he begins to appreciate them. He learns that horses are not just pets—they can also be friends!

Return to Hunt Ranch this spring and discover Benji and Sierra's story … 'Get. Tissues. Before. Reading. This. Book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Omg. This book was everything' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They were Hunt Ranch’s greatest love story. Until fate tore them apart. Sierra Hunt never had any doubt that...

Do these irresistible cowboys have what it takes to win the love of these very special women? COOL HAND HANK Sally Drexler is always running. As proprietor of the Double D Ranch and wild mustang sanctuary, she has her hands full keeping health, hearth and horses on an even keel. And though she...

Two brothers live parallel lives on either side of the US–Mexico border. This is the dramatic true story of how their worlds collided in a major criminal conspiracy. A KIRKUS REVIEWS NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR’S PICK José Treviño was raised in Nuevo Laredo, a...