Horses in Fiction - From Black Beauty to Prince

From Black Beauty and Pegasus to Spirt and Seabiscuit, and horses from the beginning of books and movies, these magnificent animals have been featured as powerful allies, stubborn foes, and regrettably at times victim of evil or nature.

Horses always serve a purpose in fiction, and each horse breed serves a different purpose. From the Irish Draught and Mongol to Thoroughbreds and Mustangs, they each have a time period, setting, and climate where they thrive. Friesians happen to be a favorite of Hollywood, and for good reason. They are stunning in beauty, strength, and gait. However, no matter how beautiful, you wouldn't give every cowboy a Friesian in a historical western romance or give a Mustang to a medieval knight. Some breeds, like the Thoroughbred, can be easily placed in different settings and periods. Read full post →