Angel Horses Divine Messengers of Hope

by Anderson, Allen; Anderson, Linda

• ISBN13: 9781577315186
• ISBN10: 1577315189
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-13
• Publisher: New World Library

Summary

This lovely collection tells of the hope and healing that comes from contact with horses. Whether used to give disabled riders a sense of freedom and mobility, to heal wounds of childhood abuse, to assist with work, or simply as loving companions, horses bond with people in ways that change them for the better. The stories, contributed by people from all walks of life, introduce Cholla, the horse who paints pictures; a veterinarian who was reminded of the importance of compassion by a dying horse and a Native American chief; Star, a horse who saved a teenage girl from suicide; the late-blooming rider who embarrassed a horse and learned an important lesson about respecting the feelings of others - even if they have four legs; and many others. Whether running through fields or performing intricate dressage drills, horses carry not only riders but messages of unconditional love and hope.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiii
Love and Dreams	3	(118)
Emily's Song	6	(7)
Kevin Schwaderer
The Artist Is a Horse	13	(6)
Renee Chambers
Pajaro, the Horse Who Runs with the Wind	19	(8)
Caroline Kane Aguiar
The New Animal Alchemy	27	(5)
Amelia Kinkade
Ladigan's Tears	32	(3)
Carman Colwell-Baxter
Wee Lass and Promise	35	(5)
Sharon Kay Roberts
To Love Full Circle	40	(8)
Jo Ann Holbrook
Thanks to a Special Horse, I'm a Real Investment	48	(6)
Janet L. Roper
Take a Bow, Sparky	54	(4)
Pamela Jenkins
Zeke and I: The Perfect Marriage of Dreams and Destinies	58	(11)
Lois Stanfield
Ask Zeke	69	(6)
Zeke Stanfield
Healing and Health
The Heart of Whitehorse	75	(8)
Sherril L. Green
How to Embarrass a Horse	83	(5)
Duane Isaacson
Miracles Are Something to Believe In	88	(3)
Alexandra Best Flood
Big Walter the Mule Led Our Family to Alternative Healing	91	(5)
Leslie Robinson
Shetland Pony Shaggy's Healing Journey	96	(4)
Steve Schwertfeger
Our Angel in a Horse Coat	100	(4)
Sheryl Jordan
Soul-Saver Horse	104	(3)
Chrissy K. McVay
Listening to Horses	107	(9)
Lynn Baskfield
Smooth as Silk	116	(3)
Holly Leigh
Ask Zeke	119	(2)
Zeke Stanfield
Courage and Endurance	121	(42)
Angel for a Day	124	(5)
Robert (Bob) Wagner
Horses Can Be Heroes	129	(6)
Laura Cooper
Horses and Hurricane Wilma	135	(6)
Sheila Anderson
The Little Sorrel Mare Who Saved My Life	141	(8)
Dawn Nelson
Mule Intelligence	149	(4)
Fred Wickert
Fashion	153	(8)
Susan Chernak McElroy
Ask Zeke	161	(2)
Zeke Stanfield
Spiritual Connection and the Afterlife	163	(48)
A Lovely Freedom	168	(5)
Holly Williams
Abby's Secret Life	173	(6)
Kris Bowman
Ginny Goes Home to Her Horses	179	(3)
Margaret Nordeen
Playing Games with My Pal, Brady	182	(5)
Sam Younghans
Living with the Mare Goddess, Chinamoon	187	(5)
Flash Silvermoon
Grace	192	(3)
Jane Larson Wipf
Benni Teaches Me to Trust in God	195	(6)
Laura Steidl
Five Star Winner	201	(3)
Maureen Sinisi
Pegasus in Disguise	204	(6)
Renee van Asten
Ask Zeke	210	(1)
Zeke Stanfield
Afterword	211	(4)
Notes	215	(4)
Contributors	219	(7)
Additional Photographers	226	(1)
Acknowledgments	227	(2)
About Allen and Linda Anderson	229