Horse-Themed Books and Activities
Does your child love horses? This post includes horse-themed books and activities we think they will love! We have included ideas for younger children as well as options for older kids.
Learn about Horses
- The Usborne Little Book of Horses and Ponies – We found this little book second-hand. It includes all kinds of interesting information about types of horses, caring for horses, how to ride a horse, etc.
- Pocket Genius: Horses – Our library carries some of these fun guidebooks! Inquisitive kids will really enjoy this series.
Picture Books about Horses
The local library can be a great place to find picture books – short stories you may not necessarily want to buy but you would enjoy reading with your kids.
Of course we’ve found great picture books second-hand, including this vintage picture book from the 1970s, but the library can be a great option as well.
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Horse-Themed Chapter Books
- Breyer Stablemates – Sweet and simple reads for kids who are becoming more independent with their reading.
- Misty Inn Series – Follow the Dunlop siblings on their adventures – The characters in this series are eight and ten years old.
- Pony Pal Series – There are twenty-six books in this series that follows a group of young girls and their ponies.
- Circle C Beginnings Series – You can access additional activities (some for free) on the Circle C website!
Classic Stories about Horses
I’ve got to be honest with you, Black Beauty isn’t my favorite story – and I don’t really think my kids have ever found it all that interesting.
However, it’s a classic story, and I remember coming across this storybook and audio book that we incorporated into our school one year.
A road trip in the minivan gave us some time to listen to this story.
Is this a story your family has enjoyed or is there a different horse-themed classic you prefer?
Holiday Horse Books
- Mint’s Christmas Message – Such a sweet read! This is an older book. We purchased a used version of it from Amazon.
- An Otis Christmas – If you’re a fan of Otis the Tractor, you will love this heart-warming Christmas story.
- Belle from the Breyer Stablemates Series – This series is great for beginning chapter book readers.
- Jingle Bells from the Horse Diaries Chapter Book Collection – This book series is typically recommended for ages 8-12.
Play Activities to Pair with the Books
- Melissa and Doug Show Horse Stable with Horses
- Schleich Horses – Pretend Horses for Play
- Hide-and-Seek Horse Barn Puzzle for Younger Kids
- Melissa and Doug Fold-and-Go Barn with Handle
- Horse Puzzles by Ravensburger – Appreciate the quality of their puzzles!
Art Activities to Pair with the Books
- Paint Horses – These figurines from Melissa and Doug are so cute!
- Create with this Horse-Themed Wooden Stamp Set.
- Draw a Horse
- Sticker Book Activities – You can find a few different horse and pony ones by Usborne here on Amazon. So cute!
- World’s Cutest Horses and Ponies in 3D – We found this book second-hand. You may be able to find a used option on Amazon.
We hope you have found something fun in this post that the horse-lover in your life would enjoy!
More Book Lists and Activity Ideas
If you enjoy themed book lists like this, you can find more here!
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