Explore the unique connection between women and horses! 30 original essays by equestrian women in all walks of life, sharing their personal stories of bonding with horses - Stunning art of unique horse paintings and real-life photographs of women and their horses - Commentary from GaWaNi Pony Boy reflecting on the essays and the fascinating insight they provide - For all horse lovers and riders, this beautiful book makes a unique and thoughtful gift Sharing a relationship with a horse creates an opportunity for a woman's personal discovery and expansion. Inside this second volume of the Of Women and Horses series, horsewomen share their personal true-life stories about bonding with horses. Connections made between horses and women are composed of multiple layers. The deepest layers are nonverbal and difficult to express because they touch the deepest part of the human spirit. Many animals, including domestic pets, offer us a similarly layered bonding, yet the equine-human relationship is unique. The horse, with its ability to carry a rider, provides a woman with an opportunity for unequaled collaborative effort. This collaboration creates progressively rich experiences that can powerfully affect a woman's life. Harmony is the element instantly recognizable in the bond shared by women and horses, and it is the final goal of any equine endeavor. Bonding with a horse gives the gift of balance to a woman's life: physical, emotional, and spiritual. The unspoken communication, which serves as therapy in the form of touch between woman and horse, can open her heart and heal her body and mind. Balance is the target of every key area of human life, and by working toward this goal with a horse, a woman can achieve harmony that benefits all relationships. For relationships are the canvas of our lives, and because women are primarily involved in the cultural tradition of creating and preserving familial bonds, women are truly able to understand the transforming potential of a life with horses. As in the previous volume, within these pages horsewomen share their personal stories about bonding with horses and talk about the many ways that connection has enriched their lives. Some of them have been inspired to express their love for horses in art, which can also be found throughout this book. Whether rendered in words or in a painting, the balanced picture of a woman and horse in harmony is itself a work of art, visually stunning and lyrically complete. Explore 30 fascinating first-hand stories of the personal relationships between women and their horses, with Of Women and Horses ! A beautiful and illuminating book that will delight any horse lover on your list. -- Bookpage.com Delve into the collection of author Gawani Pony Boy as he guides you through the incredible stories of women and their horse companions! Chock-full of details about these relationships, you will find stories that incite joy, love, and appreciation of these magnificent mammals. Enjoy reading about horsewomen from many different backgrounds who share their experiences and profound stories of companionship. From the best-selling author of Horse, Follow Closely comes a beautiful follow-up to the first volume Of Women and Horses. Once again author and horse trainer GaWaNi Pony Boy has gathered an impressive array of horsewomen to share their stories--from Pat Roberts, whose bronze sculptures can be found in the collections of England s royal family and the European Museum of Art, to Alexandra Layos, a seventeen-year-old junior editor for the international show horse magazine Saddle & Bridle. They write in touching prose about the special love, admiration, respect, and joy they have experienced with the horses in their lives. Illustrated with stunning full-color photographs and other artwork, this new collection offers horse owners and aficionados a glimpse of a richly rewarding and age-old bond between human and horse. Praise for the first volume, Of Women and Horses "A beautiful and illuminating book that will delight any horse lover on your list ... While each contributor has her particular slant on the subject, the deep bond and life-shaping love that each feels for the horse is the common thread which runs through all the stories." —Bookpage.com " Of Women and Horses is a nice package that makes an excellent gift for horsewomen both young and old ... An added bonus: GaWaNi Pony Boy provides commentary on the horsewomen and/or his reaction to their comments." — Western Horseman "A thoroughly engaging compendium of essays by several horsewomen ... These twenty-two informative, inspiring essays are very highly recommended reading." — Midwest Book Review GaWaNi Pony Boy has earned a name for himself in the horsemanship world. He and his equine partner, Kola, traveled to schools, universities and equine events providing training clinics for 10 years. Mark J. Barrett is a phenomenal equine photographer as well as videographer. Used Book