Horses have been a huge part of humankind’s history for many millennia, and the connection has just grown stronger. Horses & Us has two dozen
stories of this bond to share.
Separated into sections exploring the many different ways horses have changed our lives, whether it be through creativity, competition, breeding, or therapy, this collection has one constant – the pure love between people and their horses.
Horses are a lot of work and take commitment, but the humans in Horses & Us all agree on one thing – the health and happiness of their horse must always come first whether they are loaned, borrowed, owned or leased.
The bond between human and horse can be unbreakable across lifetimes and horses become very important parts of a rider’s life. Horses change lives, providing community, shared experiences, friendship and achievement.
In competition, whether it be dressage, eventing, show jumping, racing or mounted games, horses aid riders in building resilience, teamwork, sportsmanship, and strength in both body and mind.
This book is full of photos, stunning art by multiple artists, and a personal favourite – a poem about the legendary Phar Lap.
There are chapters on artist’s work around horses, the importance of horses in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history, and a link between Māoritanga and therapy for horses.
Another is from a movie stunt rider, and yet another from a multi award winning children’s author whose horse stories are enjoyed around the world.
A collection for everyone, Horses & Us is a wonderful celebration of human-horse bonds.
Author – Johanna Emeney
Illustrators – Ali Teo, Amy Haarhoff, Isobel Te Aho-White, Lisa Allen, Ross Hamilton, Sarah Laing.
Other Contributors – Bill Manhire, CK Stead, Geoffrey Heath, Liam Barr, Claudia Odlin, Erica Wills, Dayna Pomare Pai, Lucy Cheadle, Michelle Clarke, Stacy Gregg, Ben Weir, Manaia Dunster, Jaydah Dempsey, Kelsey Hannan, Lucy Schick, Wiremu Priest, Vivien Simmons, Hillary Milne, The Ellis Family, Louise Duncan, The Cocks Family, Mura Love, Ellie O’Brien, Sir Haare Williams (KNZM), Lily Nicholas, Pine Hollow Riding School, Tyson Miller)
Age – One for everyone
Non- Fiction
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(2026, Massey University Press, Aotearoa New Zealand, NZ, Non-Fiction, Horses, Hōiho, Māoritanga, Eventing, Show Jumping, Dressage, Horse Racing, Mounted Games, Human-Horse Bonds, Family, Friendship, Therapy, Care, Love, Stories, Collection)