Since 2004, every December 13th has been declared the National Day of the Horse. The commemoration was established to encourage U.S. citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States. As if we needed to be reminded that horses are AWESOME! We are all well aware. If you don’t have access to actual horses (which sadly most of us don’t), you can still celebrate the exemplary equine with one of these galloping good reads!
PICTURE BOOK
On the Day the Horse Got Out by Audrey Helen Weber
NOVELS
Cuckoo’s Flight by Wendy Orr
Flight: A Novel of a Daring Escape During World War II by Vanessa Harbour
Horse Girl by Carrie Seim (audiobook on Overdrive)
Pony by R.J. Palacio (audiobook & ebook on Overdrive)
GRAPHIC NOVEL
The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American West by Chris Duffy (ebook on Overdrive)
NONFICTION
American Quarter Horses by Rachel Grack (ebook on Hoopla)
Horse Power: How Horses Changed the World by Jennifer Thermes (ebook on Hoopla)
Horses & Ponies: Everything You Need to Know, From Bridles and Breeds to Jodhpurs and Jumping! by Caroline Stamps
Why Can’t Horses Burp?: Curious Questions about Your Favorite Pet by Dr. Nick Crumpton
