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Thirteen top level English and Western horsewomen tell the stories and share photographs of how they climbed to prominence as professionals in the equestrian world. Despite setbacks and obstacles such as Sally Swift's scoliosis or Kathy Kusner's difficulties getting a jockey's license as the 1st female jockey, they used their own perseverance and passion for horsemanship to follow their own hearts. The women talk not only about the joys and opportunities, but the disappointments and frustrations going on in their lives within and outside of the horse world.
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About the Author:
Karma Kitaj, PhD, came to love horses as a middle-aged adult, after she and her husband moved to the country. Once she bought her own horse at age 50, she never stopped taking lessons and learning. This book comes from her love of horses and her facility for interviewing and gaining people's trust, hones from decades of being a psychotherapist and life coach working with people about becoming their "personal best." She is a blogger, author of the "Women Who Could... and Did" series, and a motivational speaker.
Review:
I am a voracious reader and seldom does a book come into my life that totally captivates me. Karma has taken 13 of the most insightful, inspirational horsewomen of our time, distilled their essence and brought them right into our lives. each using adversity as a challenge, hardship as a 'leg up,' creating a fulfilling and significant life. The book weaves a tapestry of their unique love, understanding and knowledge of horses. I hope all who read it will be as inspired as I was. --Sandy Collier, testimonial for book --Sandy Collier, testimonial for book
Karma Kitaj's book is a perfect example of hearing your own horse stories from other horsewomen that you can truly admire! If you are looking for inspiration, confidence, or need to take charge of your life through and with horses, these top horsewomen will set the guidelines. Please encourage the younger generation to read this book as these powerful women will give them tools to continue the dedication needed to succeed with horses for our future equestriennes. --Lynn Palm
This book will be attractive for women who have learned to ride late in life or those who have gotten back into it after raising families...It's never too late to find horses as a wonderful outlet of exercise and companionship --Melanie Smith Taylor
Karma Kitaj's book is a perfect example of hearing your own horse stories from other horsewomen that you can truly admire! If you are looking for inspiration, confidence, or need to take charge of your life through and with horses, these top horsewomen will set the guidelines. Please encourage the younger generation to read this book as these powerful women will give them tools to continue the dedication needed to succeed with horses for our future equestriennes. --Lynn Palm
This book will be attractive for women who have learned to ride late in life or those who have gotten back into it after raising families...It's never too late to find horses as a wonderful outlet of exercise and companionship --Melanie Smith Taylor
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- PublisherHuckle Hill Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0971595739
- ISBN 13 9780971595736
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages227
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