Hope . . . From the Heart of Horses: How Horses Teach Us About Presence, Strength, and Awareness

As someone who also loves working with animals and people, this was a great read. I volunteer at an equestrian farm for special needs kids and this offered valuable insight to what I do on a daily basis. I am always guided to the right book at the right time to assist with my own personal growth. It has expanded my knowledge and relationship with my beautiful horse friends!

I loved this book and then bought a few copies to give to friends! It has beautiful stories and insights. This book inspired me to purchase Kathy's other books as well as sign up for some of her programs. Highly recommend for anyone who loves horses or seeking a deeper connection to self and life.

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I could not put this book down once I started it. Reading the story of each horse the author crossed paths with and the incredible ways these gracious, wonderful creatures shared their hearts and kindness with humans was inspiriting for me. I am at a place in my life where a lot of healing and self reflection is occurring, and the horse in my life has become a part of that process. Which I didn't really get until I read this book, and then I started to think back on my interactions with him, what I had learned from him, and I then saw it. I realized he was in my life to offer me opportunities to grow and to change. I even tried what Kathy did when she first met Amigo with my horse, and was astounded when he came to me on his own, and placed his muzzle into my chest, and just stayed there like that with me for a long while. He "heard" what I was saying to him about feeling fear, the sensation of it in my chest, and how much I wanted to be perfect for him, which was causing me even more fear. I have found the times when I am introspective and open to my emotions, and I quietly stand beside my horse, he offers me himself as a friend. So Kathy is onto something for sure about horses, something I've experienced personally. Now, I don't agree with everything she is into, ie., the new age, chakra, spirituality stuff. I believe that things are orchestrated by and willed by God, and that He intentionally created horses to be grace filled teachers that were meant to partner with us, and who challenge us to examine who we are in the areas that need changing and healing. But I still got so much out of her book, and it's changed how I see my horse and our relationship.

It is an easy read, with a very good message on how who we are at any given moment effects not just us, but all creatures we encounter, whether that be Horse, Human, doG, and _actually inclusive of, plant life, as a few would attest. In a way it is a sales pitch, but in this case that is not bad. I found it overelaborate in painting the scene prior to the heart of what she is conveying.I have read three of Kohanov's books, which have similar bend, though this is quite worthy in its own right. I recommend it.

This is a one of a kind book that tells compelling stories of the heart about the nature of horses. Kathy's experiences throughout her life with these powerful beings carries you on a journey that includes inspiration, revelation, heartbreak, emotional upheavals, thrilling adventure, suspense, and of course mystery. Horses reveal the truth of our true inner landscape if we will just listen. Kathy's skill in telling these stories will captivate your spirit and call you to a deeper listening, a pondering, bringing you closer to an honest peek into the world of horses and humans and how we can relate. Kathy expresses her emotional vulnerability in a way that speaks volumes to the power and wisdom of horses. Enjoy this incredibly moving book - and allow Horse to speak to your heart.

It is not often you can say a book changed your life, but that is exactly what this book did for me. While this book is especially powerful for horse and animal lovers it is also perfect for anyone who is looking to transform their life and find their true passion. Through powerful storytelling there are many lessons to be learned about life, the decisions you make, and how to find your true calling. I have since bought several copies of this book to give as gifts to family and friends.

This was the first book I've read in this genre and to say it was a life-changer is an understatement. What started as "required" reading has become a book that has been read multiple times and shared dozens of times. During my journey toward higher levels of consciousness, greater awareness, and a more keen understanding of interconnectedness, Kathy's teachings, through this book, propelled me to a new pathway. With horse as teacher (and Kathy as scribe), I began to understand the powerful learnings that come from Horse. And as a bonus, I slowly began to learn the powerful results of being more intentionally present, the beauty of simple awareness and strength that comes from the two combined.

I loved this book and I did not want to finish it, I wanted more and more of those amazing stories that Kathy shares about how horses are such wonderful teachers for humans. Do not wait and start your journey with them !

Book of pure joy, just to recognise someone else in the world has the same beliefs and ways with horses. I hope one day to meet this lady as her work and book simply is an inspiration.

Great read!

A powerful, emotional but fascinating read. Well written and enlightening and full of really useful ideas and inspiration. Thank you.

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