All the King's Horses: The Equestrian Life of Elvis Presley

by Kimberly Gatto, Victoria Racimo, Larry Geller (Foreword)

When Elvis Presley decided he wanted to buy a horse in 1966, he didn't want just any horse. "He wanted a Golden Palomino," Priscilla Presley remembers. "He would get up at 3:00 in the morning, go to certain farms and ranches and say, 'Do you have a Golden Palomino for sale?' People would say, 'That was Elvis Presley!"

Elvis's legendary love of horses drove him to find the Golden Palomino who would become his beloved companion Rising Sun, and to fill Graceland's stables and Circle G Ranch with horses for family and friends to ride.

In the first-ever book dedicated to Elvis's equestrian side, horse lovers Kimberly Gatto and Victoria Racimo share rare stories, interviews, and photographs that shed light on the beautiful, quiet life the King lived when he was with his horses.

200 pages, Hardcover

Published August 14, 2017

About the author

Kimberly Gatto is a professional writer specializing in equestrian and sports books. Her published works to date include three horse-related titles and several athlete biographies. Her work has been included in various publications, including the Blood Horse, the Chronicle of the Horse, the Equine Journal, and Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul. Gatto is an honors graduate of Boston Latin School and Wheaton College. A lifelong rider and horsewoman, she is the proud owner of a lovely off-the-track thoroughbred.

Reviews

[Brian Rothbart · Rating 3 out of 5]

This isn't a bad book, but not a lot of new information if you are a fan of Elvis and have read a number of biographies about him. However, there is some nice tidbits and some good pictures. There is also a listing of most of the horses he owned over the years. I was just wish there was more stories and interviews with the people around Elvis on this topic. Sadly, most of those people that knew Elvis has passed over the last few years. However, if you are an Elvis fan or a horse lover than you will probably enjoy this book.

[Matt · Rating 2 out of 5]

A trot and a canter through the story of Elvis’s interest in horses. I imagine this is the sort of book where someone came up with the title first and decided it was so good they had to write the book.

From his Mississippi ranch to his stables behind Graceland Elvis loved to ride horses. He did so in many of his movies too. This book delves into the detail. What type of horses did he have? What about the saddles? It’s all here.

Why the long face? Impeccably researched but a bit too niche even for my Elvis fanaticism. Do I recommend it? Neigh.

[Rcavictory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short book, but very good. It's good to know that Elvis really enjoyed his horses and also the Circle G Ranch! I believe, that had he not returned to movies, he probably wouldn't have died when he did and also Priscilla and Elvis would have remained married. ( that might be wishful thinking) Everyone said he was the most they had ever seen him relaxed and truly happy. However, Colonel Parker didn't like him being out of the limelight.
I really enjoyed this book and I recommend reading it. You'll have it read in a day!