Chosen by a Horse - Paperback By Richards, Susan - VERY GOOD

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Like New: A book that has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust ...
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Brand
Unbranded
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Does not apply
Subject
Pets & Animal Care
ISBN
9780156031172
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0156031175
ISBN-13
9780156031172
eBay Product ID (ePID)
144828037

Product Key Features

Book Title
Chosen by a Horse
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Horses, Animals / General, World, Historical, Essays
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Nature, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Susan Richards
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.5 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-037388
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
PRAISE FOR CHOSEN BY A HORSE "This is an inspirational story of what family means, and what the loss of one can do to us, and for us."--THE BOSTON GLOBE "Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond."--TEMPLE GRANDIN, The horse was Lay Me Down, a tall, scrawny, sick (with pneumonia), abused standardbred mare, with a hostile foal at her heels and a wheezing sigh. The human was middle-aged, also abused (both as a child and in a bad marriage), an AA veteran and the owner of three Morgan horses in upstate New York. The Morgan mare, Georgia, was furious about the new intruder, although, Richards writes, "I blamed myself for creating a monster, a monster named Georgia. All these years of spoiling her, of never allowing anyone else to ride her, of letting her boss me around...." Richards's first book is an engaging, honest and low-key memoir of her love affair with the sweet-natured Lay Me Down and her almost love affair with a fellow named Hank, with many digressions into horse lore as well as life lore. Charming and sensitive descriptions of fiery Georgia; the gallant, lovable old gelding, Hotshot; loyal friend and "horsewoman extraordinaire" Allie; and daily life with animals intersperse with the trials of dating and buying underwear. The end of neither affair is happy, but this is a bracing and likable book, highly recommended for backyard horsewomen and their admirers., The lessons of love come in many different forms. For Richards, adopting a maltreated horse impacted her life in ways she could not have forseen. Richards adopts an emaciated mare and her foal, overriding the small voice telling her that she already has three horses to care for and a herniated disk. Her experience with her new charges proves profoundly instructive in terms of how love can foster growth of the human spirit and help in overcoming pain and loss. The abused mare, Lay Me Down, proves to be one of those rare creatures that remain gentle despite years of mistreatment, responding profoundly to the kind treatment that is part of everyday life for Richards' animals. Fascinated by the affection this animal accords a stranger, Richards notes the mare's courage and slowly begins to emulate it in her own life, opening up to a love affair and its aftermath and proving to herself that she will not run when life pushes hard against her heart. Pamela Crossland, PRAISE FOR CHOSEN BY A HORSE"This is an inspirational story of what family means, and what the loss of one can do to us, and for us."—THE BOSTON GLOBE"Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond."—TEMPLE GRANDIN, PRAISE FOR CHOSEN BY A HORSE"This is an inspirational story of what family means, and what the loss of one can do to us, and for us."-THE BOSTON GLOBE"Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond."-TEMPLE GRANDIN, PRAISE FOR CHOSEN BY A HORSE"This is an inspirational story of what family means, and what the loss of one can do to us, and for us."--THE BOSTON GLOBE"Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond."--TEMPLE GRANDIN, PRAISE FOR CHOSEN BY A HORSE "This is an inspirational story of what family means, and what the loss of one can do to us, and for us."-THE BOSTON GLOBE "Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond."-TEMPLE GRANDIN, PRAISE FOR CHOSEN BY A HORSE "This is an inspirational story of what family means, and what the loss of one can do to us, and for us."--THE BOSTON GLOBE "Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond."--TEMPLE GRANDIN --
Dewey Decimal
636.10019
Synopsis
The horse Susan Richards chose for rescue wouldn't be corralled into her waiting trailer. Instead Lay Me Down, a former racehorse with a foal close on her heels, walked right up that ramp and into Susan's life. This gentle creature--malnourished, plagued by pneumonia and an eye infection--had endured a rough road, but somehow her heart was still open and generous. It seemed fated that she would come into Susan's paddock and teach her how to embrace the joys of life despite the dangers of living. An elegant and often heartbreaking tale filled with animal characters as complicated and lively as their human counterparts, this is an inspiring story of courage and hope and the ways in which all love--even an animal's--has the power to heal., "Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond" (Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation). The horse Susan Richards chose for rescue wouldn't be corralled into her waiting trailer. Instead Lay Me Down, a former racehorse, walked right up that ramp and into Susan's life. This gentle creature--malnourished, plagued by pneumonia and an eye infection--had endured a rough road, but somehow her heart was still open and generous. It seemed fated that she would come into Susan's paddock and teach her how to embrace the joys of life despite the dangers of living. An elegant and often heartbreaking tale filled with animal characters as complicated and lively as their human counterparts, this is an inspiring story of courage and hope and the ways in which all love--even an animal's--has the power to heal., "Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond" (Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation ).The horse Susan Richards chose for rescue wouldn't be corralled into her waiting trailer. Instead Lay Me Down, a former racehorse, walked right up that ramp and into Susan's life. This gentle creature--malnourished, plagued by pneumonia and an eye infection--had endured a rough road, but somehow her heart was still open and generous. It seemed fated that she would come into Susan's paddock and teach her how to embrace the joys of life despite the dangers of living.An elegant and often heartbreaking tale filled with animal characters as complicated and lively as their human counterparts, this is an inspiring story of courage and hope and the ways in which all love--even an animal's--has the power to heal., "Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about the human-animal bond" (Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation )., A lonely woman who's had a difficult life agrees to take care of a skeletal racehorse rescued by the SPCA. Susan Richards already owns three horses, but it is with Lay Me Down that she forges a special, healing relationship that alters her life.
LC Classification Number
SF301.R53 2006b

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  • by prettypete_123
    17 Jun, 2016

    Heartfelt

    I have just started reading it. It already has suspense. Learning new things already. It is easy reading but not "talking down writing" You can feel the characters emotions, even the horses. I like the fact that the chapters are not long, which helps me not get sidetracked in the reading or get anxious because they are long chapters. I look forward to reading the rest. Thank you

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  • by theintellectualnovelist
    03 Jun, 2017

    Amazing Story

    I absolutely love this book. It explains horse relationships so well and how they are one of the most magnificent of God's creations. :)

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwill_grand_rapids

  • by appaloosablanket
    07 Jul, 2022

    Love this, very horsey!

    I love Horses. Owned and trained them. This is a wonderful book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by luckytoledo1
    22 Jun, 2017

    Great book

    Being a horse lover and horse owner all my life, I really enjoyed this book!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by cathcartmaryann
    16 Nov, 2017

    Book

    Was glad I purchased this book it was a good read.

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