From the Horse's Mouth [Paperback]

Eugene Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2002

This educational and moving novel exposes the awful truth behind the multi-million dollar Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Through the lives of two innocent horses we discover the painful fate of many. We follow the development of their breed from its beginning to the present. Equine nobility, innocence, and truth grapple with human cruelty, greed, and duplicity. It is an epic battle that continues after the final pages are turned, entrusting the reader with the knowledge of blatant atrocities which cannot be ignored.

Editorial Reviews

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"A really good story. It seems like everything I learned and saw about the industry is in there." -- Dr. Andrew Lang, D.V.M., ASCPA

Once you have achieved the willing suspension of disbelief about talking horses, what they have to say is chilling. -- Steppin' Out, Horse Industry Publication, May, 2002

From the Publisher

This is a wonderful and accurate book about a wonderful breed of horse and the not-so-wonderful lives that many of them lead. It will make you cry. It will make you laugh. It will make you feel. And it will make you want to do something about it.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Rhoman Books (April 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972143807
• ISBN-13: 978-0972143806
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,288,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "From The Horse's Mouth" The Truth About Walking Horse Abuse, October 21, 2004

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This review is from: From the Horse's Mouth (Paperback)

Every horse lover should read this book. It is so heartbreakingly true it will bring you to tears many times as you read. Someday this abuse has to be stopped. I love the way the book is written, with the horses telling the story. A very powerful book.Thank you, Mr Davis for writing this book. So many people choose not to see what is happening to these beautiful and naturally unique horses.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reading for Walker owners and horse lovers, September 22, 2004

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This review is from: From the Horse's Mouth (Paperback)

My family is just getting into the Walking Horse industry, and I felt this book was a good way to find out some of the history of the breed.

I was very upset of find out that these animals are treated in such a manner. It almost makes me embarressed to say that I want to be a owner and breeder of these fine animals.

All I can say, is that now that I know what is actually happening, I can try to do all I can to promote sound horses and help in the fight to get this to come to end someday.

More people need to read this book, and maybe someday there will be enough of a push to make all this torture end.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally the Truth!, January 17, 2004

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This review is from: From the Horse's Mouth (Paperback)

I showed pleasure Tennessee Walking horses for years and a padded horse on one occasion. I saw most all of the things mentioned in this book done to these wonderful horses, with perhaps one exception. Although I never sored any of my own personal horses, due to the fact I love them too much and a blue ribbon isn't that important to me, I was shown how to do it and encouraged to do it and did show horses which were sore (although I was not their owner but was riding them for their owner). I cared to much about my animals to sore them and was very interested in reading this book when I found out about it. It is pretty painful to read but it is very honest in describing what does happen to these wonderful horses. Unfortunately today the plantation pleasure horses are going through as much as the padded horses, only minus the pads. If only they could talk and Mr. Davis has done a really nice job giving them their due. I hope this book will enlighten many, but at the same time will not turn anyone away from this breed because it is a wonderful breed to own, ride and show; and all these things can be done successfully without abusing the horses. Funny how the characters in this book really remind me of some of the exact big time walking horse trainers and showmen I know of.