In the trenches of World War I, some heroes had four legs.

Roger Rigby has never known any life but the slow rhythm of the Yorkshire Wolds — the straight furrows, the honest pull of his beloved Shire mare Brindle, and the deep connection between a farmer and his horse. But in 1914, the war changes everything.

Called up to the Army Service Corps, Roger is thrust into a world of mud, shells, and relentless suffering. His new partner is Atlas, a massive, spirited Clydesdale bred for Glasgow's hard city streets. Together, this young English ploughman and his fiery Scottish war horse must endure the brutal reality of the Western Front — hauling impossible loads through gas-filled nights, artillery barrages, and seas of churned mud that swallow men and animals alike.

As the war grinds on, their bond becomes their only anchor. In the face of unimaginable horror, Roger and Atlas learn what it truly means to pull together — heart, muscle, and soul — when everything else has been stripped away.

A gripping, deeply moving story of courage, sacrifice, and an extraordinary friendship between man and horse that will stay with you long after the final page.

Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse, Sebastian Faulks, and historical fiction that brings the Great War to vivid, emotional life.

Scottish War Horse — the unforgettable tale of the Clydesdales and the drivers who led them through hell.