Actress Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt Shares Heartwarming Lessons from Childhood Pony

As of October 29th, 2025, actress and author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is sharing the heartwarming story behind her new children's book "Kat and Brandy." The book, set to release on November 4th, draws from Schwarzenegger Pratt's own childhood experience with a rescue pony named Brandy.

Just last month, Schwarzenegger Pratt's 5-year-old daughter Lyla had a frightening fall from a horse, sparking vivid memories for the mom. "She was really upset about it," Schwarzenegger Pratt recalls, "but we got her back on." This mirrored Schwarzenegger Pratt's own journey, as Brandy helped her overcome her fears and "tap into her inner bravery and courage" as a child.

Now a mother of three, Schwarzenegger Pratt hopes her book will inspire other kids to face their challenges. "My goal for this book is for kids to feel seen in their fears and encouraged to overcome them," she explains. Schwarzenegger Pratt's younger daughters, 3-year-old Eloise and 1-year-old Ford, have also found solace in the family's two pet chickens during difficult moments.

The book's release marks a personal milestone for Schwarzenegger Pratt, who first started writing it two years ago. "When I wrote my first children's book, I didn't even have kids," she says. "Now, I spend so much time reading books with my kids every night and understanding what they like and don't like."