For the younger horseman, Speaking of Horses offers a fun alternative to merely reading about horses—it offers activities. Written by Chris Cook Korben and illustrated by Elizabeth Robinson, this book offers interactive learning for horse lovers.

Looking for a book to keep your interest this summer? Sonoma King: Drinker of the Wind by Gretchen Jones and Suzanne Graves is right up every young horseman’s alley.

Horsemanship has long been the backbone of education at Thacher, a Southern California prep school. And while the school has seen many changes during its 120-year history, horses remain its greatest asset.

She’s already the National High School Rodeo Association’s student president and a champion competitor, but this summer Raley Mae Radomske will take on a new set of challenges—college, developing a career and reluctantly parting with the horse that helped fuel her success.