Top Horse Books and Movies for Kids

If you have a horse-loving child, there’s no better way to fuel their passion than by surrounding them with engaging stories and films that feature their favorite animals. Here’s a list of top horse books and movies that we love and we are certain that your child will also adore. To make it easy, we've included Amazon links for each item along with their Equestroom staff ratings, which reflect the opinions of us as we are the most voracious of consumers of all horse content!

Horse Books for Kids

1. Horse Girl by Carrie Seim

A fun and relatable story for middle-grade readers about a girl discovering her passion for horseback riding and navigating new friendships.

Amazon Link: Horse Girl on Amazon

Equestroom Rating: 4.7/5

2. The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Set during World War II, this Newbery Honor Book tells the inspiring story of a girl who finds freedom and strength through her connection with a pony.

Amazon Link: The War That Saved My Life on Amazon

Equestroom Rating: 4.8/5

3. Gallop to Freedom by Magali Delgado and Frédéric Pignon

This beautifully illustrated book tells the true story of two equestrian performers who developed a revolutionary approach to horse training based on trust and freedom.

Amazon Link: Gallop to Freedom on Amazon

Equestroom Rating: 4.9/5

4. The Horses in My Life by Monty Roberts

An inspiring autobiography by Monty Roberts, known as the "Horse Whisperer," detailing his groundbreaking methods of non-violent horse training described with each horse he learned them from.  One of my favorites as a kid that led me to go see Monty Roberts in action at his beautiful farm in California and see Shy Boy!

Amazon Link: The Horses My Life in the Wild on Amazon

Equestroom Rating: 4.8/5

Horse Movies for Kids

1. Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story

A heartwarming film about a young girl who helps nurse an injured racehorse back to health, strengthening the bond with her father in the process.

Equestroom Rating: 4.8/5

 

 

2. Secretariat

Based on the true story of the famous racehorse Secretariat and his unlikely journey to winning the Triple Crown, this film is inspiring for both kids and adults.

Equestroom Rating: 4.7/5

 

3. Racing Stripes

A family-friendly movie about a zebra who dreams of becoming a racehorse, filled with humor and valuable life lessons.

Equestroom Rating: 4.6/5

 

4. Buck

A documentary about Buck Brannaman, a real-life horse whisperer, who uses his personal experiences to transform horses and people’s lives.

Equestroom Rating: 4.9/5

 

5. A Horse from Heaven

This inspiring film tells the story of a troubled girl who finds hope and healing through her relationship with a horse and a compassionate trainer.

Equestroom Rating: 4.7/5

Conclusion

These books and movies are not only entertaining but also enriching, offering lessons in perseverance, friendship, and the special bond between humans and horses. They make perfect gifts and can provide hours of joy for horse-loving kids. For more horse-themed products and accessories that young riders will be sure to love check out our young rider collection in our store!