Fergus the Horse (Has an Itchy Backside!)

Newsdate: Mon 28 November 2016 – 6:00 am
Location: NORTH POMFRRET, Vermont

The cartoon horse and bona fide social media star is back in a hilarious new book, this time with an “itch to be reckoned with”! But a patient lad knows a thing or two about horses (and just where to scratch), and so he and Fergus start down the sometimes bumpy road to becoming partners.

Fergus the horse keeps the entertainment going

Fergus the horse keeps the entertainment going

The cartoon horse and bona fide social media star Fergus is back in a hilarious new book, this time with an 'itch to be reckoned with' bringing reading enjoyment for everyone to enjoy.
© 2016 by Jean Abernethy

Follow along in this charming comic story from Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com) that explores the how’s and why’s of natural horsemanship through the lens of the world’s most popular cartoon horse.

Recommended for ages 5 to 95, FERGUS: A HORSE TO BE RECKONED WITH is a book to be read, shared, gifted, and read again—side-splittingly funny, with a host of favorite Fergus characters adding oodles of personality to the background of each one of artist Jean Abernethy’s brilliant drawings.

You can watch the book trailer by CLICKING HERE.

Artist Jean Abernethy, creator of Fergus the Horse, grew up on a small family farm, where as a child, she learned to explore her world on horseback. She pursued a college education in Equine Studies, then earned her art degree at Ocad University in Toronto.

Her comical horse cartoons have graced equine print publications for over 30 years, while her passion for horses has led her through work with saddle making, and employment as a barn hand, carriage driver, and trail guide.

Most notably, her star character, Fergus, has brought laughter to over 315,000 Facebook fans around the world and through his bestselling comic treasury THE ESSENTIAL FERGUS THE HORSE, also published by Trafalgar Square Books.

FERGUS: A HORSE TO BE RECKONED WITH is 40 pages, hardcover, with full-color images throughout, and available now from the TSB online bookstore www.horseandriderbooks.com.

For more information about FERGUS: A HORSE TO BE RECKONED WITH or artist Jean Abernethy, contact rdidier@trafalgarbooks.com.

Trafalgar Square Books, the leading publisher of equestrian books and DVDs, is a small business based on a farm in rural Vermont.

About the Author

Flossie Sellers

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As an animal lover since childhood, Flossie was delighted when Mark, the CEO and developer of EquiMed asked her to join his team of contributors.

She enrolled in My Horse University at Michigan State and completed a number of courses in everything related to horse health, nutrition, diseases and conditions, medications, hoof and dental care, barn safety, and first aid.

Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in horse care and equine health is now a habit, and she enjoys sharing a wealth of information with horse owners everywhere.

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