At 19:04:57 on 27.01.09, saddleup wrote:
'The Byerley Turk' by Jeremy James...the never before told story of the magnificent Byerley Turk, the First Foundation Sire of the Thoroughbred Line whose bloodline runs today on every racecourse in the world. This is a swashbuckling, heartrending, beautifully told tale that I took up when I was down with flu and prolonged my stay in bed by several days; a story of a remarkable horse and his groom, his part in the siege of Viena in 1683 as a war-horse, ridden across Europe as a prize to be taken to the Royal Barracks of King James II in England, and then on to his part in the Battle of the Boyne. It's a story of grand horsemanship that will stir your blood as much as the wars and the disances travelled will amaze you. Just don't wait till you get the flu to read it. It's one for all horse lovers.

At 15:11:33 on 29.01.09, picsnicky wrote:
Sounds fascinating.... I'm certainly not intending to get flu, so have ordered a copy of this book and am awaiting its arrival as I sit by the fire ( we've run out of oil!!). - Think johnthecob will enjoy this too!

At 18:10:27 on 29.01.09, saddleup wrote:
Trust me on this one and read it slowly. The pictures he paints with words will live in your mind for a long time after you have closed the book. Cancel all uncecessary plans and enjoy yourself. Let me know what you thing when you have finished it.

At 21:06:34 on 29.01.09, Tweek wrote:
I remember from years ago reading "Justin Morgan had a horse". It's about a man and his plucky little stallion pony and how a breed was created. I think I must have been about 10 or so when I read it so I couldn't tell you how well it was written. I can tell you that story has stayed with me, and made me smile when my friend and her mum bought their Morgans. Well worth a read if you ever see it about (probably still got the copy I read laying about somewhere).

At 18:35:27 on 30.01.09, saddleup wrote:
At 18:22:03 on 30.01.09, saddleup wrote: Loved your posting, Tweek, though I've never come across the book itself. I'll look out for it now. You gave me an idea for another forum for this group...those horse and pony stories we've loved and lived with since childhood. Would you mind copying your posting here into it to get the chit-chat going? This video is to take you down memory lane!

At 20:20:58 on 05.02.09, saddleup wrote:
And then, of course, there was BLACK BEAUTY...Now who hasn't either read this or seen the film? I remember trawling through the book and weeping away over the trials of this beautiful horse. I seem to think it was the first book ever written that was from the horses perspective and highlighted the plight of many horses in Victorian England.....from there the concern over horse welfare began. What an achievement to pull off. Still highly recommended.

At 19:15:19 on 09.02.09, saddleup wrote:
I know this is the movie trailer....but just to whet your taste buds for the story all over again.

At 07:31:18 on 15.09.09, Flicka wrote:
Saddleup I really agree, The Byerley Turk by Jeremy James is the most fantastic book, it's both interesting, moving and beautifully written. I found I had to struggle through the first few chapters, but then I was hooked. And I have to admit I shed a few tears at the end, and not just because I'd finished it!

At 21:52:08 on 15.09.09, plodalong wrote:
hello ,my favourite book is warhorse by Micheal Morpurgo. its a childrens book but i couldnt put it down till id finished it,a friend of mine saw the play in london and said that the puppets were out of this world,im hoping it comes this way id love to see it.

At 12:54:30 on 13.12.09, HoofHearted wrote:
agree with plodalong. 'War Horse' is amazing! I'm planning to see the theartre show they have done of it. Deffo recommend to anyone intrested in WW1.