small book big emotions
"I had not realised that this small book, bought for me as a gift, would make me think again. The understated emotion evoked by the horses for their owners/riders/handlers throughout many wars, was news to me even though I have ridden all my life. I did not know that certain horses had been given awards, or commemorated by special monuments, or buried with honours. I was particularly moved by the more recent story of Sgt Reckless (pictured) in the Korean War of the 1950s and the service she gave to 'her' Marines and the honours they heaped on her - including a rank! Inspirational. I feel duly humbled that despite my lifetime around horses I had been so unaware .... I am now warmed and touched and see my horses quite differently. Thank you for a wonderful small but huge book!!!!"
Caroline of Heathfield
Absolutely - small book, big emotions! This book certainly ensures that horses are seen differently. Horses are SEEN, not in the context of their owners, riders, etc, but in terms of who they are, what they have done. I have not seen this approach before and I am delighted that Cheryl Lutring's book is enabling horses ...yes, horses ...to reach out and tell THEIR wonderful, inspiring stories in an insightful, intelligent and soulful manner. Heart-stirring stuff, both equine and human.
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