The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd
There's something quietly wonderful about stumbling into a passion you never saw coming. That's exactly what happened to Joe Camp and his wife Kathleen, when a surprise birthday gift dropped them headfirst into horse ownership with absolutely no preparation. No experience, no instincts, no idea what they were doing. Just two people and an animal with a mind of its own. Their first instinct was sensible enough: consult the established guides on horse care. What they discovered there, though, left them puzzled. The conventional wisdom didn't quite add up. So began a genuine investigation, one driven by curiosity rather than assumption, into what horses actually need and how they actually think. This memoir is written for anyone who has ever loved a horse, or simply been captivated by the idea of one. Camp takes us along as he and Kathleen feel their way forward, making mistakes, asking better questions, and gradually building something real with their animals. Along the way, he draws attention to a rather striking fact: horses have survived on this planet for fifty-five million years, largely on their own terms. That kind of resilience suggests they know a thing or two worth paying attention to. The insights Camp gathers go well beyond the stable. He finds that understanding a horse requires the same patience, honesty, and attentiveness that any meaningful relationship demands, human or otherwise. It's a warm, thoughtful read with more depth to it than the premise might initially suggest.
- Author: Joe Camp
- Publisher: Crown
- Genre: Pet Care & Training
- ISBN: 978-0307406866
- Pages: 256 pages