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Go to the latest equestrian books
Horse & Hound brings you details of the most recent equestrian books to be published.
From top riders’ autobiographies to factual books on training and veterinary topics to equestrian novels for adults and children, we have them here.
Books can make a great gifts for birthdays or Christmas, so check out the latest additions. Perhaps you know someone who would like to read Andrew Nicholson, AP McCoy or Carl Hester’s latest book? They are all listed below.
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The Lost War Horses of Cairo: a moving tribute to Dorothy Brooke’s passion
Grant Hayter-Menzies chronicles the life of Dorothy Brooke, founder of international equine welfare charity Brooke, and her efforts to relieve the suffering of former war horses in Egypt
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10 remarkable things you might not know about Winston Churchill's equestrian career
In racing journalist and former jockey Brough Scott's latest book, Churchill at the Gallop, he delves into the often-unknown part of the Prime Minister's life: his prowess in the saddle and deep affection for horses
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Get your hands on rare edition of Black Beauty
A rare, illustrated copy of Anna Sewell’s classic is going under the hammer to help horses in need
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Valegro: 'It can be tempting with a clever horse to push too hard, too soon'
In the latest instalment of The Blueberry Stories, which tell the real-life story of Olympic gold medallist Valegro, Carl Hester shares some words of wisdom on training for the readers
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The 6 elements of classical riding every rider should know
In the latest edition of the German Equestrian Federation's The Principles of Riding: Basic Training for Horse and Rider, a clear definition is given of what is really mean by 'classical riding'
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‘Horses are the magic that’s changed my life’: the book all horse lovers should read this summer
Finding time to settle down with a book in the midst of the competition season might sound unlikely. But if you do manage to steal away a few hours, The Wild Other by Clover Stroud should be at the top of your list
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The story of the pony who came to live in a house (and slept on a four-poster bed)
Author Juliet Blaxland's latest book 'The House Pony: An ABC of Horsemanship' gives young readers a whistle-stop guide to horsecare, via beautiful illustrations and a humorous story
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'It has been a dream of mine': Charlotte Dujardin pens autobiography
Find out more about Charlotte Dujardin's memoir: The Girl On The Dancing Horse
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18 horsey books to curl up with this January
We round up some of the latest horsey books to hit the shelves — from racy 'bonkbusters' to magical children's books
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'He truly was a legend in his lifetime': star show pony remembered
Lady Elizabeth Kitson pays tribute to a very special show pony in her novel 'Legend A True Story'
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The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop: Clare Balding releases children's book
Clare hopes the story, which centres on a horse-mad heroine with big thighs, will boost body confidence among children
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Looking for a summer read? 5 racy reads for horse lovers
Can’t wait for Jilly Cooper’s new book Mount! to hit the shelves? Us neither. Jilly is, of course, the queen of the horsey bonkbuster, but if you’ve read your way through her back catalogue and need another fix, then why not try one of these?
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Hunting — but not as you know it...
Looking for something a bit different to read? Anthony Gardner's new thriller Fox, tells the story of the formation of urban hunts to cull foxes in the towns, following the outbreak of 'fox flu'
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'The deed was done — I was out cold' — Polly Williamson recounts accident in new book
In her new book 'Where did I go?', eventer Polly Williamson recounts the day a dramatic incident with a young horse left her with a horrific head injury — and how she has put her life back together again five years on
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Love Riders by Jilly Cooper? Release date for new equestrian romp revealed
The new novel boasts plenty of 'sabotage, skulduggery and bad behavior' as well as the return of the legendary Rupert Campbell-Black
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5 books to keep horsey children busy this half-term
With half-term now over halfway through, you may be starting to rack your brains as to what's up next on the entertainment agenda. How about one of these horsey children's books?
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'A horseback adventure from Bulgaria to Berlin' — and other inspirational must-reads
If the long, dark nights are getting you down, dive into one of these equestrian adventures — taking you from southern Bulgaria, to Mongolia and everywhere in between
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Could rituals and routines boost your competition performance?
Rituals and routines are key mindset tools that enable you to switch yourself into performance mode and get into your zone
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'Where did I go?' eventer pens book about recovery from brain injury
The story follows her recovery from a serious head injury four years ago
