Equine Art Books

Equine art books come in all genres, child’s first picture book, fiction, fantasy, cartoon to gorgeous coffee table book. _________________________________________________________________

Way of the Horse Journal

by Kim McElroy

This illustrated and guided journal by equine artist Kim McElroy, has a hard bound cover with removable belly band, and pages filled with Kim's color artwork, poetry and sketches, along with plenty of blank space for equine-inspired writing or drawing. A foreword by author Linda Kohanov offers insights into the mystery and power of Kim McElroy's images and the lessons they can teach us. Kim McElroy's Spirit of Horse Gallery.

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Clifford of Drummond Island

Written and Illustrated by Nancy J. Bailey

Did you know a horse can have a sense of humor? This true story began when the author's first horse died. Grief stricken, Nancy went to the same breeder for another Morgan. She thought she was "settling" when she purchased an undersized two-year-old colt instead of the mare she wanted. She was in for a big surprise! Follow the adventures of Clifford as he wins the hearts of those around him, while romping in the scenic wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Combined are tales of hand-fed chickadees, a playful hawk, a loyal German shepherd, and a unique way of life. Hilarious, heartbreaking and unforgettable, this is a story destined to become a classic. more

Angels on Horseback.

A Leg at Each Corner.

Thelwell’s Riding Academy.

Are some of the numerous book by Norman Thelwell.

Norman Thelwell website offers a different style of equine art books.

***Norman Thelwell is best known for his cartoons of little girls on fat ponies. Thelwell’s caricatures of ponies became so well know that a ”Thelwell Pony” became a known conformation, short legged, round girthed with an abundance of mane and tail. Both the girls and ponies usually exhibited attitude. I can remember enjoying his cartoons when I was a girl, and many years later still do.

Sharon, Arkansas

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