My Top Ten Favorite Horse Stories

As a horse trainer, we are sometimes caught off guard by our horses, our training partners. The following is a page from my book:

I can't say I didn't entirely see it coming. That there weren't plenty of warning signs. In her entire three and a half year existence, she had dominated over all. Neither a human or fellow horse had taught her true submission. So in the short time I worked with her at my facility, I heavily addressed this issue. Wore down her resolve. Decided to wear spurs. After a long and arduous grooming and tacking session, I finally mounted and asked her to move off. I tried to turn left. She was stuck. I tried to turn right. She was still stuck. And angry. The next seven seconds were spent blindsided by an explosion of leaps and bucks only intended to send me soaring. I was off the saddle now, the mare's entire body below me. As I've always programmed myself to do, I went limp, tucked everything in and waited for the ground. With an impact that left a dirt angel, there it was. I watched as this huge black flash galloped around my arena and then ran toward me. But not to me. To run me down.

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My Top Ten Favorite Horse Stories - and the lessons learned

Author: Gail B. Veley, certified instructor with ARIA.

Here’s a book any horse or animal lover will enjoy!

My Top Ten Favorite Horse Stories – and the lessons learned will encourage you to pursue this adventurous commitment.

Each chapter is based on the true tales of my life riding and training horses, and the sheer joy and inevitable heartache that can come with it. Some of these tales involve questionable situations and successful outcomes based on thinking or acting outside the box. When a majority of people would have given up or walked away, this book shows that perseverance, hope and faith can pay off. Meant to inspire, entertain and teach a moral, this book may make you laugh, cry and yet be filled with the ambition to make your very own horse dream come true. Saddle up and enjoy the ride this insightful book takes you on! I would be honored if you shared this important part of my life!

“This is not your run-of-the-mill horse book! It reaches deep into the soul of the die-hard horseperson. Gail Veley’s talent as a journalist takes you on some incredible adventures!” – Marilyn R. Lucas, ARIA Certified Instructor

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Horseback Riding Information and Tips

I'm Gail Veley, a professional horseback riding trainer with 25 years of experience. I'd like to share my experiences with you, and help you learn more when it comes to horseback riding and training.

Every thing we ever needed to learn about life, we can learn from owning a horse: Responsiblity, patience, commitment, endurance, respect, empathy and love.