5 great horsey novels (that will have you cancelling all your social engagements)
There are some horsey books so gripping, you'll be tempted to cancel all other weekend plans you had to carry on reading
Books
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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What is ‘breath energy’ and could it help your riding? Jenny Rolfe explains...
In her book 'Breathe Life Into Your Riding', an extract from which can be found below, Jenny Rolfe explains her 'breath energy' techniques and how they could help your riding. Watch her in action with Eva, a warmblood mare who has recently been introduced to this approach
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Ingrid Klimke: how to prepare a young horse for its first competition
The European eventing team gold medallist looks at what you need to know ahead of a young horse's first competition — from warming up to coping with the atmosphere
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AP McCoy: all his greatest hits in one place
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6 horsey cartoons to make you laugh
Looking for something to make you smile? These cartoons from Spencer Hill and Vicky Oakey's new book "Cartoons from the horse's mouth" should do the job
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11 things you might not know about Household Cavalry horses
'Nimrod: A Cavalry Black from foal to retirement' is a new book published today, giving a unique insight into the life of Household Cavalry horses
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Are you on the hunt for a horsey holiday read?
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7 horsey books to curl up with this January
H&H has picked seven recent releases that you should get your hands on to perk up the dark January evenings
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Be inspired by Andrew Nicholson's new book
A new book "Andrew Nicholson: Focused" will go on sale next month
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New children's book released
Bloomsbury is releasing a new title in its Princess Ponies series
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Champion jockey AP McCoy's new book on sale
AP McCoy's debut racing thriller is out on 7 November
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Carl Hester to publish autobiography
An autobiography of Carl Hester’s life — from learning to ride on a donkey to Olympic gold — is going to be released next year
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Injured Jockeys Fund celebrates 50 years and publishes new book
The Injured Jockeys Fund: Celebrating Fifty Years 1964-2014 kicks off the anniversary celebrations
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Tommo: Too Busy To Die, new book by Derek Thompson
Fans of racing presenter Derek Thompson can read his new book, Tommo: Too Busy To Die
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Eventing "Little Books" now availble from Equestrian Vision
Two new eventing “Little Books” books have been released by Equestrian Vision
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New book on Arab horses by photographer Tariq Dajan
A book of studies of Arab horses by specialist photographer Tariq Dajani has been published
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‘Photographic homage to the polo pony’
If you love polo then the new coffee table book Polo: Equine Warriors is right up your street
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Equestrian Vision launches 'Little Books'
Equestrian Vision is launching a visual extravaganza this summer in the form of "Little Books"
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Book released about Black Caviar as she prepares for racing return
Fans of unbeaten Australia racehorse Black Caviar can now read all about her
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Two dressage figures team up to write a novel
British dressage team chef d’equipe Major Richard Waygood and judge Bridget Beresford-Wright have teamed up to write a novel
