Today I welcome Anna from Anna Rose Reads, and Lorin from Paperback Bish in an episode full of equine delights. It’s our long awaited Horse episode where we chat about horses in fiction, from childhood stories to genre books like romance and horror. You’ll be able to tell from all our laughter that we had a great time and I hope you learn a few things about horse symbolism and get a few book recs along the way. I’d intended to post this episode a few weeks from now, but with everything happening right now, I felt the need to move this up. Anna and Lorin have been diligent in their research of reputable groups trying to combat the horrifying wild horse round ups, and they suggest:
- The Wild Horse Refuge
- American Wild Horse Conservation
- Skydog Ranch
- Rocky Mountain Mustang Refuge
- In Defense of Animals
Anna also suggested a documentary: Blue Zeus
I mention in the episode that NPR's Fresh Air recently replayed an older episode to honor Monty Roberts, who changed horse training to a humane method that listened/responded to the horse. You can listen to that here or wherever you get your podcasts. His book is called The Man Who Listens to Horses.
Lorin’s Book Recs
- Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
- The Unicorn Hunters by Katherin Arden
- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
- the Phantom Rider series by Janni Lee Simner (out of print)
Anna’s Book Recs
- Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
- The Unmothers by Leslie J. Anderson
- A Collapse of Horses by Brian Evenson
- DK Encyclopedia of Horses
Agatha’s Book Recs
- Bethany’s Sin by Robert R. McCammon (link to ebook - print is not available)
- The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews (her whole Belles of London series)
- The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley
- Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart
- Feast of Dead Man's Hollow by Desiree M. Niccoli
Photos below include: Anna with her Spirit poster (about 5 years old), Lorin with a cute pony (about 10 years old), Me (Agatha) on my rocking horse (just turned 2 years old)
