Get your horsey fix this World Book Day!

You might’ve seen lots of horsey movies on the big screen, but did you know that some of them are books, too? Team PONY tells you their fave movie that’s also a book, and why it’s 100% worth the read!

Lou, Editor…Secretariat

If you love going zoomies, then you’ll love Secretariat! Penny has no knowledge about horse racing, but she defies the odds when she takes charge of her father’s stable and creates history. A heart-felt story that’s also the perfect motivational tool – this book is a must-read!

Sarah, Staff Writer… The Black Stallion

Looking for something more adventurous? Look no further! This story is about a how a boy named Alec ends up stranded on a deserted island with a wild stallion after their ship sinks. Will Alec and the stallion get rescued? Have a read and find out!

Megan, Editorial Assistant… Black Beauty

Black Beauty will have your emotions up and down like a roller coaster, but boy it’s so worth it! Follow Black Beauty’s story from a loving and caring family to various homes where he’s not well cared for, is over-worked and becomes ill. Not to worry, though, he gets his happy ending, but how, exactly? It’s time for you to get reading!

Michelle, Editorial Assistant… Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Love all things wild and free? You’ll absolutely love Spirit! Follow him on his journey from being an untamed wild stallion protecting his herd to making a friendship with Little Creek and helping free other horses – I’m sure your fave pony would love to hear the tale!

Emily, Marketing Assistant… Walk. Ride. Rodeo

If you’re in need of a little boost, this one’s for you. Follow Amberley the nationally ranked barrel racer who gets paralysed in a car accident. This, however, doesn’t stop her from racing and with all odds against her she proves she can still ride and enters The American Rodeo competition. But how successful will Amberley be? I guess you’ll have to read to find out!

Lucy, Junior Designer… Flicka

Katy dreams of taking over her father’s ranch and ends up taming a wild Mustang that she calls Flicka. Unfortunately, her father sells Flicka and Katy must enter a very dangerous race in order to get Flicka back. Can she do it? This book will have you page-turning all day!