Helen Scanlon

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Helen Scanlon, Author and Artist

Helen Scanlon, Author and Artist

Helen Scanlon is an author and artist based in Hampton, Connecticut. A lifelong horse lover, dressage rider and former groom, Helen writes and illustrates primarily equine-related books that appeal to both adults and children. At the age of ten, she wrote and illustrated a book in a hardcover composition notebook called Golden Beauty, a story about a carriage horse with a glimmering gold coat. Her book was awarded its own library card catalog number at the Hawley School in Newtown, Connecticut for a full school year. This early accomplishment inspired Helen to pursue her dream of becoming a published author.

Helen’s first book, My Horse, My Heart: The Morgan Horses of the University of Connecticut was published in 2013, and garnered many positive reviews from readers. Her popular illustrated children’s books The Great Red Horse: A Colt is Born and The Great Red Horse: A World …

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Because Of A Horse

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My Horse, My Heart: The Morgan Horses of the University of Connecticut

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The Great Red Horse: A Colt is Born (Volume 1)

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The Great Red Horse: A World Champion (The Great Red Horse) (Volume 2)

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Dust & Determination: A History of UConn Polo

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The Great Red Horse: The Legacy

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The reviews are in!

You have described these horses in a way that makes me feel as though I had known and loved them myself. About to start the chapter on Ringmaster - no doubt I will be quite teary here. Thanks so much for such a wonderful view into the world of UConn Morgan horses.
~Gaye
This is a great story, well written, with fun illustrations. It tells the true story of UC Ringmaster, a Morgan stallion born at UConn. Follow him on the beginning of his journey. Even though I know the horse's story well, I'm looking forward to the next two books! sfstearns
I'm already 3/4 of the way through the book - it is fantastic! What a great job you did capturing the importance of UCONN's Morgans to the breed (and brought back lots of memories for me too). :)
~Deb

Helen Scanlon, Artist

Expressive equine portraiture, pet portraits and book illustration Artist Helen Scanlon has been drawing ever since she could hold a pencil. Horses soon became her … Learn More

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