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.
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.
Why Hybrid and Why US?
Why Four in Hand
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.
Is Four in Hand Press 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