Out of the Saddle [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Gawani Pony Boy (Author), Gabrielle Boiselle (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
An inpiration for young riders and a feast for horse and book lovers.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: BowTie Press; illustrated edition edition (November 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889540374
• ISBN-13: 978-1889540375
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #539,647 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning about horses and life, April 3, 2000

By	Lois A. Wood (Gainesville, FL, USA) - See all my reviews

Leadership through trust and respect is one of the many lessons the young reader will learn from this book. The simple tools and techniques for starting a line of communication with horses are presented in a wise and gentle manner. Indeed, the Native American philosophy of teaching horses coincides with their attitude toward all animals living on, in, or above Mother Earth, and that is responsibility for them and mutual respect among and between them. GaWaNi Pony Boy speaks of creating the right environment for understanding, and his thoughts, words, and deeds are relevant to everyday life. The book is artfully laid out and contains beautiful and decoratively captioned photographs. There are several Native American tales and sayings, such as, "...the reason Creator gave two-leggeds two ears and one mouth was so that we would listen twice as much as we talk." I found this book to be a most enjoyable learning experience and recommend it to adults and youngsters alike.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Horses - Strength, Grace and Poetry in Motion, February 3, 2002

By	Krista Chenoweth (Illinois) - See all my reviews

I have owned this book for years. I still read it when it is not possible to feel the wind in my hair for real. The breathtaking pictures, the lovely stories and the obvious connection GaWaNi has with Kola, his horse, all make this an outstanding book and mini escape for me. Thank you Mr. Pony Boy and Ms. Boiselle!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GaWaNi Pony Boy knows how to communicate like no other....., May 20, 2005

By	Cassandra (Houston, MO) - See all my reviews

This is a lovely, paperback book and I recommend for those with young riders in their home or barn. Not too simple, and not too complex, the stories are entertaining and unique! Again, gorgous photos and a beatiful layout. A great gift idea for any young person who loves horses or American Indians.