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Horse Books Gift Guide, 2020

December 22, 2020
Posted by Jenny Pedersen, MLIS

Do you need a last-minute gift for the horse lover in your life? Pick up or send one of these horse-person-approved books.

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A horse-related book can make a great holiday gift for the horse people in your life. | Photo: iStock

Are you looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for the horse person in your life? Try an ebook delivered digitally from The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health’s collection. Or, browse this list curated by a librarian who is also an experienced equestrian.

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“Freestyle: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music”

By Sandra Beaulieu

We’re facing a long, tedious winter, so give your horseback rider the gift of a project: creating their very own freestyle. Beaulieu’s book is laid out in easy-to-understand language with gorgeous photos and diagrams. She offers advice for dressage, Western dressage, and exhibition routines–for a crowd or just one’s own pleasure

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Jenny Pedersen, MLIS

Jenny Pedersen, MLIS, is a librarian in Redmond, Oregon. She grew up riding in Pony club, showing hunters, and eventing. When not working or reading, she enjoys trail riding with friends and working on her dressage skills.