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Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse!

Author : Betsy Kelleher
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1629526673

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"When a horse is right for the owner, a precious bond-a very real form of love-emerges from the response of one to the other." Every horsewoman's life journey has its own unique destination. Some earn the winner's circle; others simply enjoy a wooded trail. Whatever the ambition, it's the exceptional partnership of horse and rider that gives any journey true joy. This personal story shares one woman's search for partnership as she finds an escape from loneliness in the challenge of her first horse. As she learns to train a headstrong young mare, she becomes aware of God's work of love in her own life. Follow her journey as she becomes obsessed with distance riding and learns the amazing influence of Sally Swift's Centered Riding principles. Share her discovery of the many parallels between horse training and Christian discipleship within the horse and rider experience! Discover the essence of partnership with a horse-and with God! Betsy Kelleher is a horse lover who writes from a Christian perspective. Her monthly column in the Illinois Horse Network newspaper appears under the heading Sometimes God Uses Horses, sharing horse-related experiences with spiritual insight. Visit her website at www.goduseshorses.com. Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse, first edition, was awarded First Runner-up in the Legacy Nonfiction category of the Eric Hoffer Awards for 2009.

Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse

Author : Betsy Talcott Kelleher
Publisher : Winepress Pub
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1414102615

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"When a horse is right for the owner, a precious bond . . . a very real form of love . . . emerges from the response of one to the other." Every horsewoman's life journey has a unique destination. Some earn the winner's circle; others simply enjoy a wooded trail. Whatever the ambition, it's the wonderful partnership of horse and rider that gives any journey true joy. This personal story goes beyond the "how to" of finding partnership with a horse. Horse owners will find valuable insight on their challenges and responsibilities. Readers will share the excitement of a competitive trail ride. They will also learn about Sally Swift and the amazing influence of her basic riding principles. Most important of all, readers will share the author's discovery of a life-changing spiritual message within the horse and rider experience. It is a message of God's love, of the essence of partnership with a horse and with God . . . and the many parallels between horse training and Christian discipleship!

The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife Horses

Author : Melinda Folse
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570765063

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-317) and index.

The Ride of Her Life

Author : Elizabeth Letts
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780525619321

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion “The gift Elizabeth Letts has is that she makes you feel you are the one taking this trip. This is a book we can enjoy always but especially need now.”—Elizabeth Berg, author of The Story of Arthur Truluv In 1954, sixty-three-year-old Maine farmer Annie Wilkins embarked on an impossible journey. She had no money and no family, she had just lost her farm, and her doctor had given her only two years to live. But Annie wanted to see the Pacific Ocean before she died. She ignored her doctor’s advice to move into the county charity home. Instead, she bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men’s dungarees, and headed south in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. Annie had little idea what to expect beyond her rural crossroads; she didn’t even have a map. But she did have her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with kindness. Annie, Tarzan, and her dog, Depeche Toi, rode straight into a world transformed by the rapid construction of modern highways. Between 1954 and 1956, the three travelers pushed through blizzards, forded rivers, climbed mountains, and clung to the narrow shoulder as cars whipped by them at terrifying speeds. Annie rode more than four thousand miles, through America’s big cities and small towns. Along the way, she met ordinary people and celebrities—from Andrew Wyeth (who sketched Tarzan) to Art Linkletter and Groucho Marx. She received many offers—a permanent home at a riding stable in New Jersey, a job at a gas station in rural Kentucky, even a marriage proposal from a Wyoming rancher. In a decade when car ownership nearly tripled, when television’s influence was expanding fast, when homeowners began locking their doors, Annie and her four-footed companions inspired an outpouring of neighborliness in a rapidly changing world.

The Gigantic Book of Horse Wisdom

Author : Thomas Meagher
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1602390967

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Can you recall the first time you rode a horse or galloped down an empty beach? The first time you heard the knowing “neigh” as the saddle shifted on the proud stallion’s back? Bring back those wonderful memories with this enormous 800-page anthology. Featuring personal insights from some of the world’s foremost equestrian writers, including Anna Sewell, Nicholas Evans, Cormac McCarthy, and others, it will surely pull the heartstrings of serious jockeys and casual riders alike. Traveling from the open plains to the cattle ranches of the beauteous Midwest, from the quiet seclusion of small town America to the clamor of New York, this special volume reminds us of all the little bits of wisdom we can learn from our equestrian friends. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Horse Crazy

Author : Sarah Maslin Nir
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501196249

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ONE OF USA TODAY'S “20 SUMMER BOOKS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS” In the bestselling tradition of works by such authors as Susan Orlean and Mary Roach, a New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist explores why so many people—including herself—are obsessed with horses. It may surprise you to learn that there are over seven million horses in America—even more than when they were the only means of transportation—and nearly two million horse owners. Acclaimed journalist and avid equestrian Sarah Maslin Nir is one of them; she began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn’t stopped since. Horse Crazy is a fascinating, funny, and moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who—like her—are obsessed with them. It is also a coming-of-age story of Nir growing up an outsider within the world’s most elite inner circles, and finding her true north in horses. Nir takes readers into the lesser-known corners of the riding world and profiles some of its most captivating figures. We meet Monty Roberts, the California trainer whose prowess earned him the nickname “the man who listens to horses,” and his pet deer; George and Ann Blair, who at their riding academy on a tiny island in Manhattan’s Harlem River seek to resurrect the erased legacy of the African American cowboy; and Francesca Kelly, whose love for an Indian nobleman shaped her life’s mission: to protect an endangered Indian breed of horse and bring them to America. Woven into these compelling character studies, Nir shares her own moving personal narrative. She details her father’s harrowing tale of surviving the Holocaust, and describes an enchanted but deeply lonely upbringing in Manhattan, where horses became her family. She found them even in the middle of the city, in a stable disguised in an old townhouse and in Central Park, when she chased down truants as an auxiliary mounted patrol officer. And she speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss. Infused with heart and wit, and with each chapter named after a horse Nir has loved, Horse Crazy is an unforgettable blend of beautifully written memoir and first-rate reporting.

One Horsewoman to Another

Author : Sheri Grunska
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539146464

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Ladies, this book was written for you. It is about women, business and horses and how we deal with all of it. This book will encourage and inspire and most of all remind you that you are not alone. I felt so passionate about writing this book because after talking with so many women throughout the country I quickly realized that we all have experienced the same struggles along the way. Working with horses and people for a living has its own unique set of challenges and no one could have prepared me for all I was going to experience as a woman and professional when we opened our boarding facility over ten years ago. This book will make you laugh and even tear up at times and you will find yourself shaking your head because you will relate to so much of it. As a woman, I much too often ran my horse business with emotion and those emotions led to many poor decisions early on. I didn't have boundaries in place to run a healthy business and I had much to learn about myself. I had to change as a businesswoman without changing who I was. It was a journey that took years and even though I am now comfortable in my skin as an equine professional, I believe that we are always changing and growing throughout our lives and that is a wonderful thing. This book is for women of any age that want to start a horse business or are already deep in to it. It doesn't matter if you are running a large facility or boarding some of your friends' horses. The challenges and emotions you will experience will be similar for both. From the very beginning of business ownership you life will change in ways that you never imagined and you will grow as businesswoman. You may find yourself in uncharted waters some days and I want you to know that you are not alone. No matter what part of the horse industry you have decided to work in, this book will encourage you on the path you are taking. We commonly compare ourselves to other professionals and sometimes fall short of our own expectations. At times this is an incredible struggle we go through and supporting each other is so important. You may start out as an insecure businesswoman who second guesses all you do for the horses in your care but you will grow and learn along the way and with that a wonderful confidence will evolve. You will experience feelings from total happiness to complete stress and even anger along the way. But if you hang in there you will eventually find a joy and peace because you are doing what you have always wanted to do...and you will truly believe deep inside that you are good at it. I talk about raising a barn and horse business while raising a family and trying to do all of it well. Having a horse business is so unlike any other career because you are dealing with animals that need your care every day of the week. As women we can feel isolated if we never get off the farm or ranch and because the job can take up so much of our time, getting away can be very challenging. If we are not careful it can wear us down and burn us out. This book is about looking deep inside and finding out what works best for your barn and horse business and above all else you. You have taken a huge chance and became an equine professional. You are living the dream. If you are feeling less than incredible right now then I encourage you to read this book and start to feel good about your career and your life as a professional horsewoman. SPECIAL NOTE - I feel so passionate about this subject and how we as women need to encourage each other in our personal and business life. I have included a page at the end of each chapter so that you can write down your personal thoughts and goals and use it as a journal.

Of Women and Horses

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Horsemanship
ISBN : 1889540528

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Author and horse trainer GaWaNi Pony Boy gathers an array of known and unknown horsewomen, who describe the unique relationships they have with their horses.

12 Myths and Misconceptions of Horsemanship

Author : Barbara Burkhardt
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781669863939

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In order to form a partnership with your horse, you need to dedicate yourself to learning about the horse. In this text I hope to add to your knowledge of the horse’s physical and mental capabilities and his “natural” responses and physical boundaries. What I intend to do is clear up some of the myths and misconceptions that persist in the world of horsemanship. Oh sure, people have been riding horses for thousands of years – but there are concepts that have sometimes “slipped through the cracks” of equestrian literature. A basic premise is: The more you knowledge you have, the less frustration you will have. Whether you are a weekend rider and want a horse that can take you safely down the trail, or you’re a highly competitive show or event rider, or somewhere in between, I want to help you have a better relationship with your horse.

The Boy in the Treehouse

Author : Drew Hayden Taylor
Publisher : Burnaby, B.C. : Talonbooks
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Drama
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110129934

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Two plays about the process of becoming an adult and the necessity for rites of passage in all cultures.

The Breath of Horse Crazy

Author : Lynn Baber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 193883626X

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Horses make Dreams. Come. True.Horses live, move, and think at the speed of trust, and unlike some people, horses can't be bought. The end of the rainbow for horse-crazy ladies is transformation; becoming more than they were alone. Horses tell you things about yourself you don't already know. Horses are as true to their nature as you are, never believing things about themselves that aren't real. "I slept on that horse, and ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the toy Wonder pony. When I woke out of a dead sleep I cried, because I wasn't done riding my Wonder horse. From that moment, the breath of horse-crazy was instilled in me." - Jessica Shively Until I was thirty-three years old, I kept the dream of horses alive in my heart, doing everything possible to ride, pet, talk to, or simply be near one. This book is for my sisters in the Realm of Horses, those living the dream and those still clinging to the hope that one day hers will come true. My years as an equine entrepreneur taught me lessons I couldn't learn anywhere else because each one either blessed my heart or broke it. Horse-crazy isn't a fad. It's true love. I'm so grateful to my Sisters of the Realm, generous women who share their memories and hearts with readers. Even if youth is a memory and you aren't living your horse dream yet, don't let it fade. For some the dream takes wings as a little girl and for others it arrives with wrinkles and grandchildren. Girls and horses go together like moss on a north-facing rock. Some of my sisters in the Realm of Horses come late to the party but have just as much fun. Why do women love horses? Husband, fathers, and sons try to understand us but often give up, accepting that the woman in his life was born that way and it's better to accept than resist. If you're in the sisterhood of horsewomen, I invite you to share the dream.

She Flies Without Wings

Author : Mary D. Midkiff
Publisher : Delta
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780307490865

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From a renowned horsewoman and gifted storyteller comes this groundbreaking new book that explores a powerful relationship like no other: the magical kinship between women and horses. Drawing from myth and literature, the author’s own experiences, and interviews with countless women, we learn, through women’s deeply personal stories, how horses enrich our lives and connect us to nature–making us readers of rhythm and invisible signs, helping us harness our youthful sexuality, sharing the “horsepower” we need to reach our dreams. And here we see how, for thousands of years, the deep kinship between women and horses has connected us to our most intimate feelings of delight, helped us learn to solve problems, and set our creativity free. From the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer to the fiction of Jane Austen to folktales from around the world, She Flies Without Wings uses great literature and myth to encompass a wide spectrum of beliefs and perspectives–and creates a true celebration of speed, air, and the spectacular animal that connects us with both. Filled with the moving lessons–-about sensuality, commitment, power, nurturance, and spirituality–women riders have known for centuries, written with a loving hand by an expert equestrian, She Flies Without Wings is an eloquent paean to a pairing that enlivened history, inspired literature, and continues to enchant us all.

Women Are from Venus and So Are Their Horses

Author : Menno Kalmann
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781570765032

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The world of horsemanship is teeming with women and girls who are totally devoted to their trusty steeds. Often, fathers or husbands are involved as well, dragged unwillingly and unknowingly into this alternate reality. One such man is the author of this book, whose life revolves entirely around his wife and her horses. He really doesn't feel connected to horses in any way; he doesn't speak the jargon, and he is locked in an unending struggle with stables, horse trailers, and arenas. Regular nocturnal rude awakenings have been his lot—his experiences include helping a mare give birth, calling the veterinarian any number of times, and of course, packing up and accompanying his wife to competitions long before daybreak. This book is a hilarious insider's view of the "struggles" of the male who is connected with a horse-loving female. Anyone who has spent time in a relationship with either a horse, horsewoman, or long-suffering man will delight in reading it, and laugh out loud at the charming cartoons that ring all-too-true.

The Fire Horse Girl

Author : Kay Honeyman
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780545532242

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A fiery and romantic adventure, perfect for fans of Grace Lin, Kristen Cashore, or Lisa See! Jade Moon is a Fire Horse -- the worst sign in the Chinese zodiac for girls, said to make them stubborn, willful, and far too imaginative. But while her family despairs of marrying her off, she has a passionate heart and powerful dreams, and wants only to find a way to make them come true.Then a young man named Sterling Promise offers Jade Moon and her father a chance to go to America. While Sterling Promise's smooth manners couldn't be more different from her impulsive nature, Jade Moon falls in love with him on the long voyage. But America in 1923 doesn't want many Chinese immigrants, and when they are detained at Angel Island, the "Ellis Island of the West," she discovers a betrayal that destroys all her dreams. To get into America, much less survive there, Jade Moon will have to use all her stubbornness and will to break a new path... one so brave and dangerous, only a Fire Horse girl could imagine it.

The Ride of Her Life

Author : Elizabeth Letts
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780525619345

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion “The gift Elizabeth Letts has is that she makes you feel you are the one taking this trip. This is a book we can enjoy always but especially need now.”—Elizabeth Berg, author of The Story of Arthur Truluv In 1954, sixty-three-year-old Maine farmer Annie Wilkins embarked on an impossible journey. She had no money and no family, she had just lost her farm, and her doctor had given her only two years to live. But Annie wanted to see the Pacific Ocean before she died. She ignored her doctor’s advice to move into the county charity home. Instead, she bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men’s dungarees, and headed south in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. Annie had little idea what to expect beyond her rural crossroads; she didn’t even have a map. But she did have her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with kindness. Annie, Tarzan, and her dog, Depeche Toi, rode straight into a world transformed by the rapid construction of modern highways. Between 1954 and 1956, the three travelers pushed through blizzards, forded rivers, climbed mountains, and clung to the narrow shoulder as cars whipped by them at terrifying speeds. Annie rode more than four thousand miles, through America’s big cities and small towns. Along the way, she met ordinary people and celebrities—from Andrew Wyeth (who sketched Tarzan) to Art Linkletter and Groucho Marx. She received many offers—a permanent home at a riding stable in New Jersey, a job at a gas station in rural Kentucky, even a marriage proposal from a Wyoming rancher. In a decade when car ownership nearly tripled, when television’s influence was expanding fast, when homeowners began locking their doors, Annie and her four-footed companions inspired an outpouring of neighborliness in a rapidly changing world.