DAVIS, Calif. - s4story -- The 2026 Independent Press Award recognized A Land Filled With Horses, https://www.independentpressaward.com/2026-winn..., by Robyn Rominger in the category of Animals/Pets as the winner.

The competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, designers, booksellers, librarians and professional copywriters. Winners and distinguished favorites are based on overall excellence.

A Land Filled With Horses by Robyn Rominger

After inheriting a neglected herd of semi-feral horses on their newly purchased ranch, a couple embarks on a transformative journey of rescue and rehabilitation, ultimately discovering the power of perseverance and community in finding new homes for the horses.

Robyn Rominger's A Land Filled With Horses: The Yanci Ranch is far more than a simple account of an animal rescue;  it is a personal chronicle affirming the extraordinary impact of resilience, culminating in the unexpected,  monumental task of saving hundreds of neglected horses on a remote Northern California ranch.

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More importantly, the story delves into the genetic background of these neglected animals. This focus on genetics is an element that elevates the work beyond a typical rescue memoir.  The clear thesis is that with determination, robust community support, and a willingness to seize complex  opportunities, it is possible to overcome significant challenges and achieve truly meaningful goals. Read the full review here: https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookreviews/9798350993929.

​In 2026, the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD saw a large participation from well established authors and publishers across the globe, including those residing in Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States. Authors such as Victoria Basil, Brad Feld, Judith Briles, Tony Jeton Selimi, Michael Pronko, Jack Fritscher, PhD, Nate Regier, PhD, Lawrence Kane & Kris Wilder, Greg Broadmore and Miriam Udel were among the winners list chosen from thousands of entries.

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Publishing houses included Forbes Books, Friesen Press, Historium Press, Johns Hopkins University Press, Mad Cave Studios, Northwestern University Press, Princeton University Press, She Writes Press, The History Press, and University of California Press.

"The 2026 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD recipients reflect the incredible momentum within the independent sector," stated Gabrielle Olczak, INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD President and Award Sponsor. "Independent voices are no longer just an alternative; they are leading the way in literary innovation. By highlighting these winners, we are celebrating a global community that refuses to be sidelined and continues to set new benchmarks for excellence."

To see this year's winners, please visit: https://www.independentpressaward.com/2026-winners