Holiday gift for the horse lover on your list

Here's something for the horse lovers on your list. I always wished I could have a horse (can't afford it at all) but I love to live vicariously through others and I do have a couple of short stories of horses I've encountered but I'm sure those stories aren't as interesting.

Local Authors & Experts Featured in New Book for The Ultimate Horse Lover

Several local authors wrote an original contribution that has been published in the newly released book "THE ULTIMATE HORSE LOVER: The Best Experts' Advice for a Happy, Healthy Horse with Stories and Photos of Awe Inspiring Equines," the latest book by NY Times best selling publishers Health Communications Inc.

Here is an synopsis of one of the stories:

Title: Eight Belles and the Challenge of Faith

Summary: A race track chaplain has the difficult task of praying for safekeeping over jockey and rider, and in particular has to deal with the tragedy of famous race filly, Eight Belles.

Are You Crazy About Your Horse?

During their professional lives spent caring for, writing about, and riding horses, top equestrian experts Marty Becker, D.V.M., Audrey Pavia, Gina Spadafori, and Mikkel Becker have witnessed some amazing stories about the bonds between people and their beloved equines--true stories of love, loyalty, laughter, courage, connection, and camaraderie. Here these esteemed experts have compiled amazing true stories that will make you laugh and cry as you celebrate how much horses bring to our lives emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

And, whether your passion is riding, showing, or racing, life with a horse is never without questions, so you'll find expert advice from top veterinarians, trainers, behaviorists, and other authorities on all manner of equine topics, including nutrition and preventative care, communication and behavior, and so much more. With over sixty pages of photos that capture the awe-inspiring beauty of horses, this is truly the ultimate book that will make any horse lover whinny with delight.

The book sells for $14.95.

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