Why We Raise Belgian Horses

A story of life, love, and a remarkable horse

By: Kathryn Judson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

When he is 17, Norwegian fisherman Lars is sent to live with his uncle in Dakota Territory in America, at least until a famine lets up back home. His parents send his little brother along with him, and the two of them must deal with a world unlike anything they could have imagined, while also coming to grips with the challenges of growing up. And falling in love. And surviving calamity (not to mention embarrassment - like the time Lars bought his first horse, which turned out to be a strange beast that made him a laughingstock). Some of their adventures and misadventures are recounted by a descendant, in this historical novel by the author of The Smolder series (set in the future), the MI5 1/2 series (set in recent times), Trouble Pug (time travel, so past and present all in one book), and more.

This book is the 2025 revised edition of the author's debut novel, originally published in 2001.