"A book for all ages - perfect for Christmas. I absolutely loved reading 'Rowan the Exmoor Pony'. I am 43 and couldn't put it down! The heart-warming and charming story is told through beautifully written verse and hand-drawn illustrations. It also gives a wonderful insight into the life of endangered Exmoor ponies, through the eyes of one wild foal born on the moor.

I really can't recommend it enough."

Katie Sutton

"What a wonderful book, written entirely in rhyming verse. The author’s love and affection for Exmoor ponies shines through. Her ability to empathise with these beautiful creatures makes Rowan’s narrative so very credible and real. This charming book will help readers, especially the young, remain conscious of the importance of kindness and patience in approaching all ponies, not just Rowan’s clan. Reading this moving book will reinforce our affection for these wild and ancient inhabitants of Exmoor, wherever we meet them."
Peter Rae

'Rowan's story will thrill Exmoor lovers, like me, and harness a whole new audience. The poetic rhythm suits a pony, and the story and language capture the essence of horses and humanity's love and respect for them”. 
Alastair Stewart OBE

"Beautiful story, one to treasure, so much more than a book!"
Josephone Laing

“From the first to last lines, it's impossible not to be drawn into Rowan's world and feel connected to his endearing characteristics - curious and eager to learn, while bravely expressing a sense of vulnerability as he adjusts to significant life changes. Rowan The Exmoor Pony is a heart-warming insight into the everyday realities of one of the Westcountry's best loved native breeds ... and a must read for any horse lover.” 

Athwenna Irons, Farming and Equestrian Editor, Western Morning News

"An ideal present for children who love a good story. I bought this book to read to my grandchildren. It has not disappointed. The older children loved the storyline and the beautifully written verses. The younger children were enthralled by the pictures. The paper is of very good quality, which is just as well as it is clearly a book that will be read again and again."
Jane Pearn

"I couldn't put it down. What a beautiful book. Dawn Westcott's passion for this ancient breed shines through every page. Each little chapter gives us an insight into the Exmoor pony and how we can learn from them if we take the time to watch and listen. The last chapter actually brought tears to my eyes! Certainly recommended and would make a brilliant present for anyone, of any age, who loves horses."
Annie Keetch

"I was absolutely thrilled yesterday to receive my advanced copy of ‘Rowan the Exmoor Pony’, the new book by Dawn Westcott! It is such a wonderful book! I thought I’d take a peak at it, and then had to sit down and read it right through. It was so engaging, and I have to confess I got rather emotional at the end (no spoilers though). Dawn’s first venture into fiction is aimed at adults and children, and is written as a poem that is SO easy to read. It is full of information about the lives and characters of these incredible ponies, and just delightful. I am honoured that Dawn asked me to illustrate the cover."
Rebecca de Mendonca

"What a sweet beautiful story, I loved it. Dawn you are a star. I love the illustrations."

Nicky Beckett

"When your daughter has not had a great start to the week and you come home from hospital to find this ! Wow such a beautiful book, great for children and adults. And to find one of our Exmoors in your book with my daughter is so special. Thankyou so much Dawn Westcott. Such a beautiful book."
Paris Cataldo

"It's a beautiful little book with stories for the young and information for the older reader...and perfectly tees up for the next exciting episode."
Geoff Baylis

"Once again, Dawn has managed to condense the highly complex subject of moorland-bred Exmoor ponies - their breeding, raising, management and training for various disciplines (or none) - into a deceptively simple format. This book tells the story of two Exmoor colts who have been separated at weaning, but it contains so much more. The book itself is of absolutely beautiful quality - the paper quality, the wonderful illustrations, the poetry (which actually scans, rhymes and makes sense!) and the underlying message it conveys."

Dawn Perkins

"It's a lovely story presented beautifully in verse. I got one for my granddaughter and one for my collection."

Josephine Laing

"This is a brilliant book for adults or children."
Jo Holloway

"Have just read my copy from cover to cover  - a must read for all ages. Wonderful."
Heather Williams