About this book
Horses: Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle by Sewell Ford invites listeners into a world where every bit, bridle and hoofbeat tells a human story. This classic collection of nine short horse tales—featuring Skipper, Calico, Old Silver, Blue Blazes, Chieftain, Barnacles, Black Eagle, Bonfire, and Pasha—blends animal fiction and literary craft to illuminate the bonds between people and the working animals that shaped turn‑of‑the‑century America.
Ford’s stories move between city streets, dusty ranges and farmyards, portraying horses as characters with distinct temperaments, loyalties and destinies. Rooted in the early 1900s, the tales capture the era’s reliance on harness and saddle, the grit of draft service, and the quieter moments of affection and mutual trust. Themes of labor, loyalty, endurance and the sometimes fraught relationship between man and beast are rendered with empathy and period detail, all without sentimentality.
Perfect for fans of animal literature, historical short fiction and readers who cherish humane, character-driven storytelling, this audiobook is an evocative listen for equestrian lovers and anyone curious about the vanished rhythms of a horse‑powered world.
