For the Love of the Horse 1 - Softcover

Jamieson, Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 149543544X ISBN 13: 9781495435447

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

An amazing selection of heartwarming true horse stories that run from uplifting and inspirational to downright hysterical."This book is an enthralling read for all horse lovers. The stories are poignant and memorable and...just the right length for busy horse people! A great gift for all ages, too." Barbara Messina, "Today's Equestrian"Read about Homer, a Quarter Horse who helped his owner get through the the grief of losing her brother in the World Trade Center. Or Blackie, a Quarter Horse/Morgan cross who grew up together with his young rider, and then taught future generations to ride. Linda Eder tells the story of Ben, the Quarter Horse who remains the favorite out of all the horses she has owned. Keaton and his rookie rider Stacie Shepski were never meant to compete in Grand Prix. But, because of their faith in each other, they did, and did so well that at one point they stood first for Rookie of the Year. Iroquois was rescued right out of a slaughterhouse, and the American Thoroughbred brought his owner to the International Arena at the Wellington Winter Equestrian Festival. MacGregor would have been put down if it weren't for Michelle Clopp saving him. In return he became her best school horse ever, and a character to boot! Nitro was wild, untameable, a rogue. Except for one man, whose patience for Nitro was rewarded with a new life for his family, and a new mission on earth. Soldier didn't look like much, but he made it possible for an elderly man to live his dreams until the day that he died. If you enjoyed "Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul" you will love this book.

About this title

About the Author:

Ann Jamieson expected to get a pony for Christmas every year from the time she was two. She never got it, but she did get lessons starting when she was five. She has been riding ever since and plans never to stop. Ann is a United States Equestrian Federation judge licensed in hunters, jumpers, and hunt seat equitation. As a kid Ann used to attend shows and pretend she was a judge, and then compare her results with the official ones. When she went to Madison Square Garden, and found she closely matched the official placings, she knew she had her future career! Ann has written numerous articles for magazines and newspapers including a column for the award winning regional paper The Litchfield County Times. She currently writes for Today’s Equestrian magazine, a regional publication. She loved the All Creatures Great and Small books, which proved to be the inspiration behind her popular series For the Love of the Horse. The books, all true collections of stories about horses, have received rave reviews from readers and reviewers. Not just for horse lovers, the books appeal to all animal lovers, as they explore the bonds that connect human and animal. One of Ann’s goals is to honor horses for all they do for humanity. She never ceases to be astonished by their generosity, their ability to learn a huge variety of skills, and their forgiving nature. Ann has had the privilege of doing book signings at Harrisburg, Washington, WEF, the Big E, Equine Affaire and Mohegan Sun as well as innumerable smaller locales. In 2013 she has been a guest on Glenn the Geek's The Horse Network radio show, was a presenter at Lendon Gray's “Weekend Education Program” and was featured on Tom Santos' cable TV show “Books and Things With Tom.” Ann has shown her own horse, Fred Astaire, in hunters and First Level dressage. They were third one year in Connecticut in the Adult Amateur Hunter standings, qualified for the Northeast Adult Amateur Dressage Championships, and with a professional rider Fred Astaire was reserve in the pre-greens at the June Fairfield “A” show.

Review:

"This book is an enthralling read for all horse lovers. The stories are poignant and memorable....and just the right length for busy horsepeople! A great gift for all ages, too!" Barbara Messina, Today's Equestrian

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 149543544X
• ISBN 13: 9781495435447
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212