Literature

The Arena

by Rachel Alford

This Short Story is based on a piece of music and is a highlight into a post apocalyptical world that is ruled by equines. The immediate setting for the piece is a settlement where mares and stallions must dance for their ruler.

Ballad of the Wild Horse

by Nicole Moss

This poem chronicles the beauty and enduring freedom of the American west and our Mustangs.

Teacher

by Caroline Fuller

Horses help us in so many ways though to me they are among the best teachers about life and relationships. They can say so much without whispering a word.

When Death Comes

by Ryan Morissey

Story of a girl dying of cancer and Death comes to take her to heaven.

Milky Way

by Margaret Durka

The poem is about my late horse Milky Way.

Next Time

by Amy Magnuson

It is a humorous rodeo/calf roping story.

The Kelpie

by Hannah Sparks

My story is based on the folktale of the kelpie, the main character Eclipse and her herd have to drown humans because of a punishment from the Horse Gods. My intention was to have one kelpie sacrifice herself for the good of her herd so that they could be free to be happy.

The Paint Who Was Freedom

by Sara Evans

This piece depicts a pivotal moment for me as I entered into a new phase of life. Though I was not able to spend much time with the paint mare, the time I did spend with her has had a lasting effect and I wanted to share the story.

The Stallion's Photograph

by Bethany Bellemin

A photographer wants to capture a photo of a legendary wild stallion.

Black Horse

by Lisa Burk

A celebration of my horse Sultan!

The Butterfly of New Beginnings

by Shaelyn Hatter

The Butterfly of New Beginnings is a short story following a war veteran mare named Monet. After losing her first foal, Monet learns more from a single butterfly than she ever did in any battle.

Real Horsepower

by Kate Gross

Entry of a fiction story to the Art of the Horse literature contest, about a boy and his first horse, and how newest isn't always best.

A Story

by Mary Butler

A Story is about a horse that is rescued from an auction and the special relationship that forms. Jealousy and gossip destroy their world. Listen to your heart.

Colossus

by Rachel Fitz

Colossus is the story of a wild mustang who was rounded up and split from his herd. He was then taken in by a sanctuary where he was allowed to roam wild and free once again.

Race Day of a Champion

by Katharine Nelson

To honor the immortal Cigar

Moon Child

by Ana Labato

A mystical horse helps a broken young girl through the loss of her mother, and also helps rekindle her relationship with her father.

Of Laughter Remembered

by Laurre Breman

A reunion with an old friend evokes memories of childhood.

To a White Horse

by Susan Boyer

When I was 13 my best friend was my horse, Tony. This poem is my tribute to him and what he meant to me during some difficult growing up years.

Unbridled Freedom

by Jennifer Green

A poem about a wild stallion who shows us how freeing it is to overcome challenges and to take the road less traveled.