The Black Stallion’s Courage – Walter Farley (1956)
In this dramatic installment of the Black Stallion series, Alec Ramsay and the Black face their greatest challenge yet when the stallion suffers a near-fatal injury during a brutal match race against the vicious chestnut horse, Cyclone. As the Black struggles to recover, Alec must confront doubts about pushing his horse too hard while navigating the ruthless world of professional racing. Farley’s meticulous research into equine medicine and track politics shines through, blending heart-pounding race sequences with emotional depth as Alec and the Black’s bond is tested like never before.
If You Enjoyed This, Try:
- The Black Stallion’s Challenge (1976) – Another injury comeback story.
- Man o’ War (Farley, 1962) – Biographical novel of racing’s legendary stallion.
- National Velvet (Enid Bagnold, 1935) – A girl and her horse against the odds.
Note: First editions (Random House) feature a dust jacket with the Black mid-gallop by illustrator Harold Eldridge.
