Roger Caras' Treasury of Great Horse Stories

Love the book, although some stories seem like they should continue but don't. Otherwise good stories overall.

This a very nice anthology of mostly lesser-known horse stories. We've all read about Misty of Chincoteague and Black Beauty and the Black Stallion, so it's nice to see some fresher material. Editor Roger Caras has compiled a collection of twenty-seven tales in every imaginable genre. There are westerns, racing stories, historical fiction, science fiction, mysteries, comedies, satires, a couple spooky stories, and even a few... Read Full Review

I think this book was beauifully written. The stories were so detailed that I felt as if I were there and able to touch these wonderful creatures. The stories were so powerful and moving I actually found myself crying from one of them. I think anyone who is as much of a horse lover as I am should definitely read this book. I am very proud to say that I own it.

I fell in love with the Nathaniel Hawthorne entry. I had forgotten what truly great writing is! This story about a team of polo ponies was so vivid that I wanted to share it with my family. I asked them if I could read it aloud to them, thinking they would say 'yes' because they love me, but that they would wander away at the length. But no, the story even captivated them and I read it aloud to them in one 45 minute... Read Full Review