Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse!

Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse!
Author: Betsy Kelleher
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2014-04-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781629526676

"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.

Horse. Woman.

Horse. Woman.
Author: Anna Blake
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2020-11-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732825857

"It was a tough life if you was useless." -Leafa Numbers Blake My grandmother proudly claimed she had delivered more foals and calves than any woman in early 1900s North Dakota. Like her, we've found a purpose building our lives, sometimes elbow deep in dirt and blood, but doing whatever work that needed to be done. Horses have always been our north star. For many of us, the cowboy persona has never been a good fit. Women have earned a narrative about our own lives with horses and the land. We tell a uniquely female account of living and working with horses, coming out of the shadow of cowboy hats and spurs. For us, it was never about fighting for domination. It was always about herd and home.

Horse Crazy

Horse Crazy
Author: Sarah Maslin Nir
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1501196251

There are over seven million horses in America -- even more than when they were the only means of transportation. Nir began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. This is her funny, moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who are obsessed with them. She takes us into the lesser-known corners of the riding world and profiles some of its most captivating figures, and speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss.

Backyard Horsekeeping

Backyard Horsekeeping
Author: Joan Fry
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2007-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1461749190

Experienced backyard horsekeeper Joan Fry leads the prospective horse owner through the process of assessing suitable land; choosing a veterinarian and farrier; constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and arena; purchasing a horse; and feeding and care. Of special value to both novice and experienced owners are the sections on feed, which take into account the most up-to-date nutrition research, and training the horse for safe and enjoyable trail riding. Written with encouraging cheer and plenty of “horse sense,” Backyard Horsekeeping leads the way to maintaining and enjoying your own horse on your own property.

The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife Horses

The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife Horses
Author: Melinda Folse
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2011-05-23
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1570765065

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

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
Author: Kim Michele Richardson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1492671533

RECOMMENDED BY DOLLY PARTON IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE! A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER The bestselling historical fiction novel from Kim Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian community she loves, perfect for readers of William Kent Kreuger and Lisa Wingate. The perfect addition to your next book club! The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything—everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble. If Cussy wants to bring the joy of books to the hill folks, she's going to have to confront prejudice as old as the Appalachias and suspicion as deep as the holler. Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere—even back home. Look for The Book Woman's Daughter, the new novel from Kim Michele Richardson, out now! Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Sourcebooks Landmark: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris

Horses Adored and Men Endured

Horses Adored and Men Endured
Author: Susan Friedland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732710511

Are horses really God's way of apologizing for men? When Susan was a girl of 10, she thought it would be perfect if only she could marry a horse. Two decades later she sometimes feared she might have to marry a horse as there seemed to be no suitable human alternative! Trot through Horses Adored and Men Endured and you'll sneak a neighbor's Palomino to a horse show, buy a green gelding as a first horse against all conventional advice, and trek across the Irish countryside on a sassy chestnut. Tag along on several cringe-worthy dates starting with food poisoning at prom to the surprise pie fight. Be there when Susan finally falls head over heels with someone tall, dark and handsome (it's a bay Thoroughbred gelding!). If you love heartwarming animal stories and laugh-out-loud tales of bad dates, pick up the memoir Horses Adored and Men Endured right now and gallop away on a horse-loving, Mr. Right-hunting adventure!

The Girl on the Dancing Horse

The Girl on the Dancing Horse
Author: Charlotte Dujardin
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2018-03-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1473544270

*THE TOP 10 BESTSELLER FROM THE MOST DECORATED BRITISH FEMALE OLYMPIAN IN HISTORY* 'Refreshingly honest [...] a highly enjoyable, fascinating read.' Horse and Hound _______________________________________________ "To ride into that arena, next to a sea of British flags and hear the roar of clapping and cheering, was so exciting. It's a sound I will never, ever forget." Charlotte Dujardin and her charismatic horse Valegro burst onto the international sports scene with their record-breaking performance at the London, 2012 Olympics. The world was captivated by the young woman with the dazzling smile and her dancing horse. But no one quite knew what it took to get there, nor how hard the path to success would be - until now. Dujardin began riding horses at the age of two, but dressage was firmly the domain of the wealthy, not the life of a girl from a middle-class family. Her parents sacrificed all and with a undeterred focus, Charlotte left school at 16 to follow her dream. When she was invited to be a groom for the British Olympian Carl Hester, she began to ride Valegro, a dark bay gelding and an unbreakable bond was formed. This is their incredible story.

The Gigantic Book of Horse Wisdom

The Gigantic Book of Horse Wisdom
Author: Thomas Meagher
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 812
Release: 2007-11-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781602390966

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.

12 Myths and Misconceptions of Horsemanship

12 Myths and Misconceptions of Horsemanship
Author: Barbara Burkhardt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2023-03-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 166986393X

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.