Horse Gone Silent

Inspired by a true story, Horse Gone Silent is a simple, beautifully written, coming of age story that surrounds the life of a horse from the show jumping world.

It touches deeply on the human conditions of love, uncertainty and one's purpose. The characters, both the horses and the people, are ones that will resonate with you long after you read the last page.

You will follow the life of champion show jumping horse "Calebo" from his sweet youth in the Netherlands to the United States where he quickly makes it to the top of his sport. Multiple times throughout his life, unbelievable events occur where this kind, courageous horse faces unfathomable depths of despair as he gets bounced from different owners.

Will this kind, young horse be able to make it in a tumultuous, scary world he has no control over?

Never sure of his ultimate fate, Calebo relies on his faith, family, and friends to give him strength on his remarkable journey.

This heart-warming horse story is told in beautiful detail by American horseman, Shane Ledyard.

Ideal for all readers ages 12 and up.

2020 EQUUS Film Festival Literary Award Winner


"The book is intellectual and emotional...Horse Gone Silent is a novel that enables readers to gain insight on the lives of our equine friends and hold them even dearer than we already do." ~Cowgirl Magazine, by New York Times best-selling author Chris Enss

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