book review

Owning and training a wild horse is not for the faint of heart. According to the most seasoned professionals, training a wild horse takes more time than most expect. For horsewoman, horse clinician, and Western trainer Vivian Gabor, the task was one of the most difficult she’d ever undertook but also the most rewarding. In the...

Someone once said “No heaven can heaven be, if my horse isn’t there to welcome me.” Sentiments such as this embody the collection of authentic, inspirational tales found in The Horse of My Dreams: True Stories of the Horses We Love. Readers looking for a way to escape the oftentimes dismal daily news, stressful work...

This unique historical fiction novel is an intriguing story of Sadie Orchard, a real Old West character, born Sarah Jane Creech in Mills County, Iowa, in 1859.  Sadie chose a path of prostitution.  Little is known of her early days.  In 1886, she moved into Kingston, New Mexico Territory, speaking with a British accent and...

According to authors, interior designers, and landscape architects Rush Jenkins and Klaus Baer, “A home’s interior is the most intimate expression of how we live, laugh, create memories and find tranquility.”  Natural Elegance: Luxurious Mountain Living is a testament to that ideal.  Set against the backdrop of mountainous landscapes, the beautiful, inspiring book captures the...

Buck Brannaman is recognized as one of the world’s leading practitioners of handling horses.  His technique is based on classical concepts from the California vaquero tradition; working with the horse’s nature, using an understanding of how horses think and communicate to train the horse to accept humans, and work confidently and responsively with them.  His...

Since 1875, the most coveted and celebrated achievement in American horse racing has been the Triple Crown.  The prestigious honor is awarded to the three-year-old Thoroughbred that wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes in a single season.  Only 13 horses have accomplished the feat.  The Lucky Thirteen: The Winners of...

The Telegraph Proposal by Becca Whitham & Gina Welborn (Kensington) In the rough and rugged Montana Territory, the journey to true love is filled with unexpected twists—and sweet rewards—for daring frontier women who faithfully believe every heart has a home . . . Long, Tall Texans: Rick by Diana Palmer (Harlequin) San Antonio detective Rick...

New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick’s latest book is a charming, coming-of-age story that is destined to become a lasting treasure.  Based on actual events that transpired on one of the first pioneer wagon journeys over the Sierra Nevada, One More River to Cross is replete with examples of determination and fortitude. In 1844,...