Troy Nesbit aka Franklin Folsom  (1907-1995)

American author. Pseudonym of Franklin Folsom. Folsom was a fairly prolific author, mainly of children's adventures and mysteries, but also quite a few non-fiction titles. Under the name of Troy Nesbit, he wrote two pony related books, one of which was a story about Fury of TV fame (more on this on the Albert. G. Miller page). He wrote under a number of other pseudonyms apart from the Troy Nesbit one, but I don't think any of them are pony stories. Apparently his wife also collaborated with him on many of his books.

Folsom was a Rhodes Scholar and graduated from the University of Colorado. As well as writing over 80 books, he also worked as a guide in the Rocky Mountains.

Pony Books:

SAND DUNE PONY
(WHITMAN, RACINE [USA] 1952
ILLUSTRATED BY JULES GOTTLEIB
Reprinted a number of times. Later editions had illustrations by Paul Busch.
SUMMARY: Ranching adventure type pony story. Pete comes out to stay with his Uncle Lem for the summer on his Lazy B-5 Ranch in Colorado. There is a lot of excitement awaiting him, not the least in catching and taming his very own wild pony!

FURY AND THE MYSTERY AT TRAPPERS HOLE
(WHITMAN 1959)
ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL FRAME
(1st UK edition WORLD 1959)
Reprinted by World in hardback
SUMMARY: A story based on the characters from the 'Fury' TV show about young Joey and the beautiful black horse Fury. In this adventure, Joey and friend Pee Wee think they have discovered treasure!
Click here for more Fury books by different authors

Collector's Info:
Both books are easy to find in America. Sand Dune Pony is a lot harder to get hold of elsewhere. The Fury title is however easier for non-Americans to get their hands on, especially in the UK where it was reprinted.