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The ideal gift book for horse lovers There are two million horse owners in the United States and countless millions who want to be. This unique book shares life lessons lovingly learned in the company of horses-universal lessons about facing adversity, finding your niche in life, second chances, and more. Humorous and touching, uplifting and poignant, all of the 22 stories are wonderfully inspiring. Eight pages of color photos bring to life horses and people from the stories, making this a true tribute to beloved horses and a treasure for all horse-lovers. Tena Bastian (Swanton, OH) is known both as a Western poet and as an equestrian expert. She has presented seminars at equine expositions across the United States and been a featured speaker on The Horse Show with Rick Lamb and Pet Talk Radio. Tena and her husband own and stand their three-time World Qualifying stallion on their ranch in Ohio. Tena Bastian offers up 22 stories gleaned from her first-hand experiences with horses. These stories span her entire life, from childhood where her first encounter with a horse would instill in her the positive outlook that has helped her become the successful horse person she is, to her current ranch residents. Praise for the horses we love, the lessons we learn Tenas real-life stories are modern-day parables for the lessons horses have to teach us: Learn from your mistakes, trust your instincts and, above all, have fun. Some stories made me laugh out loud as I recalled being in similar predicaments. Others touched an emotional chord and made me cry. I came away from them longing to be in the nurturing presence of horses, soaking up all they have to offer--and always becoming a better person for it. --Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore, Managing Editor, Practical Horseman This book captures the readers attention and prompts a smile as each chapter concludes. Horsemen and non-horsemen alike will find the pages easy to read, inspiring, and down-to-earth as we are reminded to treasure all of lifes experiences and practical lessons. --Coagi Long, Program Director, Equine Affaire(R) A tribute to horses and a treasure for horse-lovers This unique book shares life lessons lovingly learned in the company of horses--universal lessons about facing adversity, finding your niche in life, second chances, and more. Humorous and touching, uplifting and poignant, the twenty-two stories inspire and delight. Introduction. Chapter One: Dewey: Experience Is the Best Teacher. Chapter Two: Red: Living Your Dream. Chapter Three: Hollywood: Missed Opportunities. Chapter Four: Clarissa: Relationships and Limitations. Chapter Five: Bart: Trusting Your Instincts. Chapter Six: Baby: Trial and Error. Chapter Seven: Harley and Star: Second Chances. Chapter Eight: Mac and Flower: Finding Your Niche. Chapter Nine: This Beaus Eligible: Reaping What You Sow. Chapter Ten: Joker: Regret. Chapter Eleven: Charlie: Facing Adversity. Chapter Twelve: Teddy: On Death and Dying. Chapter Thirteen: Checkers: Children and Competition. Chapter Fourteen: Magic: Discovering Pure Joy. Chapter Fifteen: Osado: Pride. Chapter Sixteen: Breezy: Sharing Your Passion with Others. Chapter Seventeen: Eve: A Christmas Blessing. Chapter Eighteen: The Mexican Pony: Trust. Chapter Nineteen: Dakotas Pride: High Expectations. Chapter Twenty: The Sorrel Mare: Disappointment. Chapter Twenty One: Sparky: The Miracle of Birth. Chapter Twenty Two: Hootie: Survival. Reflections.