Four In Hand Press

Four in Hand Press

Four in Hand Press is the hybrid publishing imprint of Trafalgar Square Books (TSB)—the industry authority in equestrian publishing. We blend the polish and market reach of traditional publishing with the creative control and flexibility authors value, all with TSB's decades-deep expertise in the horse world.

Write for riders. Publish with horse people.

If your project speaks to equestrians or the broader equine lifestyle, Four in Hand Press offers a partner that understands your audience and how to reach it.

Why Hybrid and Why TSB?

Hybrid publishing puts you at the center of your book’s creation while partnering with an experienced publisher for editorial, design, production, sales, and marketing.

With Four in Hand Press, you get: TSB’s equestrian expertise—category focus, community credibility, and long-standing relationships in the horse world. Trafalgar Square Books Trade distribution and sales through The Stable Book Group’s network, leveraging Stable Distribution (in partnership with Hachette Book Group US Distribution) for warehousing and fulfillment—so your book can reach major retailers and the specialty channels that matter.

A collaborative process tailored to equestrian readers: positioning, comps, and marketing that speak the language of riders, trainers, and enthusiasts.

What We Publish

We champion books that educate, inspire, and celebrate life with horses, including:

Training & coaching across disciplines
Rider fitness, mindset, and wellness
Stable management, horse health, and behavior
Memoir & narrative nonfiction from the equestrian life
Illustrated and gift-forward titles for horse lovers
Select adjacent lifestyle topics — dogs, nature, rural life — that resonate with our readership

Trafalgar Square Books has long specialized in fine equestrian books, plus select titles on dogs and New England’s natural world; Four in Hand Press extends that editorial legacy to hybrid projects that fit our audience and standards.

Four in Hand Press

Rooted in decades of experience in the horse world, Four-in-Hand books speak directly to equestrians with authority, authenticity, and heart.

In the Scent of Horses, Hay, and Old Barns

Life As a Dressage Trainer in Three Countries

How it Works

Getting Started
Before you start your application, make sure you have all the information and details outlined below.

1. Submit
Complete the submissions form and include a brief proposal (overview, table of contents, sample chapter or spreads, target audience, and author background) to If it's a fit, we'll outline scope, timeline, and budget.

2. Editorial Strategy
You'll meet with an editor to refine concept, hook, and comps so the book is positioned for the trade and for the equestrian community.

3. Manuscript Development
Developmental editing as needed, followed by copyediting and proofreading to TSB standards.

4. Design & Production
Category-appropriate interiors, compelling jacket/cover, and production management for print and ebook (and, when appropriate, audiobook).

5. Sales, Marketing & Publicity
We prepare metadata and sales materials, present the title to accounts, and coordinate marketing and publicity aimed at riders, trainers, barns, events, and specialty media.

6. Publication & Beyond
Upon launch, we manage inventory, reprints, and ongoing campaigns to keep the book discoverable in both general retail and equestrian channels.

7. Distribution & Reach
Four in Hand Press titles benefit from The Stable Book Group's distribution capabilities, powered by Stable Distribution in partnership with Hachette Book Group US Distribution, operating out of Hachette's state-of-the-art Indiana facility—ensuring modern warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment for broad North American reach.

Start Your Application

Is Four in Hand Right for Your Book?

Choose Four in Hand Press if you:

Want a hands-on, collaborative publishing experience

Are writing for equestrians (or closely adjacent readers)

Value category-specific positioning and trade-level distribution

Want your book evaluated by an equestrian-focused team within The Stable Book Group ecosystem (which includes TSB and fellow imprints).

What to Send

When you submit your proposal, you should be prepared to include:

Working title and 1–2 paragraph overview
Author bio + platform highlights (clinics, barns, associations, events, social, newsletter)
Target audience
Draft manuscript
Anticipated budget

Start Your Four in Hand Application

Send us your book idea and we'll review it as soon as possible

Start Your Application