Product Description

Our connection to the horse is ancient and visceral. These humble creatures are mentioned in the earliest samplings of the written word, which illustrates how the human/equine bond transcends cultural and economic barriers. The horse's integral role in man's evolution, society's development and the growth of civilizations is unquestioned; they have been immortalized by Hollywood, cherished by little girls and mourned by warriors.

Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul is filled with inspiring stories of rescue and rehabilitation, heartbreaking losses, dedication and commitment, and positive messages of responsibility and unconditional love. Readers will enjoy uplifting and humorous stories that depict the horse's intelligence, versatility and intuitiveness; they will discover the horse's healing powers, marvel at the graceful performance of a Grand Prix Dressage winner, be awed by the stamina and strength of a working horse and the athletic prowess of a champion racer.

In exchange for our love and companionship, horses teach us, heal us, protect us and guide us. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul is a worthy celebration of a very noble creature.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #80860 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07
• Released on: 2003-07-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 380 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Fans of National Velvet and the Black Stallion may enjoy Canfield and Hansen's latest collection of heart-warming stories, which targets devotees of all things equine. Divided into seven sections-"A Special Bond," "Horses as Teachers," "These Amazing Animals," "Horses as Healers," "On Companionship and Commitment," "Horse...cetera," "And They're Off"-the book contains 93 stories about "the horse's intelligence, versatility and intuitiveness." Vikki Marshall writes warmly about how her carriage horse, Lynn, walked right past a group of noisy firemen and smoldering timbers as part of her job in "The Wedding." Craig Wilson remembers his amateur run down the Saratoga Race Course in "Down the Stretch He Comes, Hanging on for Dear Life." Other stories describe the pleasures and difficulties of owning, and losing, these beautiful animals. There's a good dose of schmaltz, but fans of this series will surely find what they want here.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Inside Flap
You Know You're a Horse Lover When . . .

You accessorize your hairstyle with pieces of hay.
You examine every piece of rope or twine for its halter potential.
You think a great vacation is spending a long weekend in front of a horse trailer by a dusty arena.
You take your children's temperature and think 102°F is normal.
You spend more money on horseshoes than on your own shoes.
You always keep carrots, apples and sugar cubes in your refrigerator.
You prefer the smell of a stable to cologne.
You sleep with your boots on and count horses to fall asleep.
Your laugh begins to sound like a horse whinny.
Instead of giving someone directions to turn "left" or "right," you tell them to "gee" or "haw."
You still have your childhood horse statues in your bedroom.
Your favorite outfit is made of leather and includes whips and spurs.
You talk to your horse more than you talk to your spouse.
You spend more time at the feed store than the grocery store.

If you can relate to any of these sentiments, this book is for you! Even if you've never been near a horse, but have always admired them from afar, you'll love these stories celebrating and honoring these noble creatures. Share a copy of Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul with a horse-loving friend. You'll both be "whinnying" for more!

About the Author
Gary Seidler was born in Shanghai, China, raised in London, England and immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in his late teens. While working as a journalist at the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario, he met Peter Vegso. In 1976 they formed a partnership and relocated to Miami, Florida, to establish their publishing enterprise. Now semi retired, Gary continues to work with The U.S. Journal Training Inc. (USJT) in developing training opportunities for professionals in the field.

Peter Vegso arrived in the United States in 1976 with Gary Seidler to co-found The U.S. Journal, Inc. (USJ), Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) and The U.S. Journal Training, Inc. (USJT). Since then his entrepreneurial vision has left an indelible mark on the recovery movement and the 'self-help' genre. He continues to guide HCI and its affiliated companies in making a difference in the lives of everyone touched by their work.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others.

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others.

Marty Becker, D.V.M., is the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's Good Morning America and a frequent contributor to Reader's Digest and Parade magazines. His weekly column, "The Bond," is internationally distributed by Knight Ridder Tribune Services to more than 17 million readers. Marty is also the humble human companion to five Quarter Horses.

Theresa Peluso's search for perpetual sunshine brought her to South Florida in 1981 where she lives with her husband and nurtures her love of words by working for Health Communications, Inc. Theresa is the coauthor of several Chicken Soup for the Soul titles including: Horse Lover's Soul (Vols I and II), Recovering Soul, Daily Inspirations for the Recovering Soul, Shopper's Soul, Dieter's Soul, Coffee Lover's Soul and Chicken Wine Lover's Soul.

Customer Reviews

Wow. Just ....wow.
I love, love, love this book. It makes you laugh, cry, get angry, then laugh again all in one story. There were dozens of stories. The only thing I've wondered is that I noticed over 90% of the stories came from professional writers. Were they then true, or did they just tell us a good story? Either way, a must read for any horse lover.

Definately for horse lovers!
As a first time horse owner (I inhereited three in one day at the age of 24) I am constantly looking for ways to expand my knowledge of horses and all things equine-related. This book was not only inspirational, but got me familiar with terms I hadn't used in my every day language until I got my horses. This book made me laugh, sniffle, and nod my head in relation to some of the stories. This is a good book for first time horse owners and not-so-new horse owners.

Chicken Soup for the Horse Lovers Soul
This book does the line of Chicken Soup books great justice. A great read whether you love horses or not. The stories will touch everyone's hesrt.