Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse [Paperback]

Betsy Talcott Kelleher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2004

"When a horse is right for the owner, a precious bond . . . a very real form of love . . . emerges from the response of one to the other." Every horsewoman's life journey has a unique destination. Some earn the winner's circle; others simply enjoy a wooded trail. Whatever the ambition, it's the wonderful partnership of horse and rider that gives any journey true joy. This personal story goes beyond the "how to" of finding partnership with a horse. Horse owners will find valuable insight on their challenges and responsibilities. Readers will share the excitement of a competitive trail ride. They will also learn about Sally Swift and the amazing influence of her basic riding principles. Most important of all, readers will share the author's discovery of a life-changing spiritual message within the horse and rider experience. It is a message of God's love, of the essence of part-nership with a horse and with God . . . and the many parallels between horse training and Christian discipleship!

Product Details

• Paperback: 263 pages
• Publisher: Pleasant Word-A Division of WinePress Publishing (October 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414102615
• ISBN-13: 978-1414102610
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #606,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I grew up on an Iowa farm, where we used a team of horses. My first riding horse, as a young girl, was a Percheron mare, 1600 pound size. I've always had a love of horses, perhaps fueled by my grandpa's horse stories. He had been a professional blacksmith and trained his own horses.
When my oldest son wanted a 4-H horse project, we bought Fanny, who became the first horse I really owned and trained. Her story was my first book, Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse, which recently won First Runnerup in the Legacy Nonfiction category of the Eric Hoffer Awards for 2009.
I collected stories for my second book, MARES! (ya gotta love em) which was published in 2008.
I now own 3 horses, a mare and two geldings. I write a monthly column for the Illinois Horse Network newspaper, under the heading, Sometimes God Uses Horses. My website is www.goduseshorses.com. I welcome emails or other communication from other horses owners, especially about mares and experiences with mares. Visit my new blog just for mare lovers at http://betsykellehermarebooks.blogspot.com/

Customer Reviews

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Horse crazy, February 7, 2006

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C. Evaul "cherok" (St. Louis, IL.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse (Paperback)

This book is is for those people who love horses. However, it much deeper because the author is able to gently demonstrate how her horse led her to understand herself. The beautiful analogies she pieces together through training a problematic horse is sensitive, honest and interesting to read. I could not put this book down. She opens her personal life before the reader as she shares a journey that is her life. I found it appealing because despite many situations that confronted her, it was her horse that brought her back to solid ground. God spoke through this amazing animal as he gave them a special bond. Some of us have had a horse that challenged us and made us feel less capable of our riding and handling abilities. I have an Arabian that is very testy. I read this book seeking to find answers about how to deal with my horse. It showed me a deeper insight into horse handling, as a spiritual bond, that is based on trust. My horse has come a long way in her behavior issues and I have also gained an understanding about how a horse is a marvelous gift to enjoy as an instrument of God's divine instruction. I highly recommend this book. I enjoyed it so much!

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Horse loving christian, February 8, 2006

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Lisa Rayon "arabianlady" (Kirksville, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse (Paperback)

Betsy has written a truly amazing and inspiring book for every horse lover and christian woman desiring to perfect their personal realtionship with Jesus Christ and their horse. Every sentence is uplifting in some way. Her poignant sharing of difficulties she faces in her everyday life as a woman, wife, mother, daughter, horsewoman, and christian are full of lessons for us all. I find I am renewed by her honesty and feel 'relief' to know I am not alone in my struggle to draw nearer to my God and meld as one with my horse. Betsy's book clearly demonstrates that to love a horse is a God given love; and that you can be filled with God's spirit and find His direction for your life as you bond with your horse.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTE TREASURE !!!!!, May 20, 2006

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Denise Pederson (Bentley, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse (Paperback)

This book is one of the best books that I have ever had the privilege to be blessed by and Betsy is an absolute truthful lady that will be an inspiration to you as much as she is to me!!

By the way she expresses her journey and struggles, allows it to be very easy to relate to and can give you hope on your own journey!!!

I cannot wait for her next treasure!!! Bless you, Betsy!!!