Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul: Inspirational Stories about Horses and the People Who Love Them

Our connection to the horse is ancient and visceral. These humble creatures are mentioned in the earliest samplings of the written word, which illustrates how the human/equine bond transcends cultural and economic barriers. The horse's integral role in man's evolution, society's development and the growth of civilizations is unquestioned; they have been immortalized by Hollywood, cherished by little girls and mourned by warriors.

Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul is filled with inspiring stories of rescue and rehabilitation, heartbreaking losses, dedication and commitment, and positive messages of responsibility and unconditional love. Readers will enjoy uplifting and humorous stories that depict the horse's intelligence, versatility and intuitiveness; they will discover the horse's healing powers, marvel at the graceful performance of a Grand Prix Dressage winner, be awed by the stamina and strength of a working horse and the athletic prowess of a champion racer.

In exchange for our love and companionship, horses teach us, heal us, protect us and guide us. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul is a worthy celebration of a very noble creature.

A special Chicken Soup edition filled with inspiring stories of rescue and rehabilitation, heartbreaking losses, dedication and commitment, and positive messages of responsibility and unconditional love.

Horse people are a unique breed (unto themselves), and the relationship between people and their horses is unlike any other. Stories include tales of rescue and rehabilitation, heartbreaking losses, dedication, and positive messages of responsibility and unconditional love.

Gary Seidler was born in Shanghai, China, raised in London, England and immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in his late teens. While working as a journalist at the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario, he met Peter Vegso. In 1976 they formed a partnership and relocated to Miami, Florida, to establish their publishing enterprise. Now semi retired, Gary continues to work with The U.S. Journal Training Inc. (USJT) in developing training opportunities for professionals in the field.Peter Vegso arrived in the United States in 1976 with Gary Seidler to co-found The U.S. Journal, Inc. (USJ), Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) and The U.S. Journal Training, Inc. (USJT). Since then his entrepreneurial vision has left an indelible mark on the recovery movement and the 'self-help' genre. He continues to guide HCI and its affiliated companies in making a difference in the lives of everyone touched by their work.Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others.Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others.Marty Becker, D.V.M., is the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's Good Morning America and a frequent contributor to Reader's Digest and Parade magazines. His weekly column, "The Bond," is internationally distributed by Knight Ridder Tribune Services to more than 17 million readers. Marty is also the humble human companion to five Quarter Horses.Theresa Peluso's search for perpetual sunshine brought her to South Florida in 1981 where she lives with her husband and nurtures her love of words by working for Health Communications, Inc. Theresa is the coauthor of several Chicken Soup for the Soul titles including: Horse Lover's Soul (Vols I and II), Recovering Soul, Daily Inspirations for the Recovering Soul, Shopper's Soul, Dieter's Soul, Coffee Lover's Soul and Chicken Wine Lover's Soul.