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I reviewed An Exchange of Love by Madeleine Walker for Horses All about a year ago. Madeleine is a U.K. horse and rider trauma consultant and equine communicator who will be travelling to Kamloops B.C. in June 2011 to facilitate a week-long retreat on the 300-acre Gateway 2 Ranch there. She will also be visiting Seattle, Washington. Thought that might interest some of you. This book is an amazing read! Let me know if any of you have seen it ~

An Exchange of Love
Animals Healing People in Past,
Present and Future Lifetimes
Madeleine Walker
O Books
Paperback, 2008, $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84694-139-9
Available at Amazon

Reviewed by Carol M. Upton ~ www.dreamsaloud.ca

The more I learnt, especially from horses, the more amazed I was at their insight into their owners and the deeper implications of their messages began to dawn on me; that there was an exchange, a two way healing. ~ Madeleine Walker

Equestrians are definitely embracing a myriad of ways to better understand their horses, whether to improve show performance or simply enjoy a more pleasant trail ride. In this book, U.K. horse and rider trauma consultant Madeleine Walker draws on her extensive knowledge to help readers gain insights into the links between past trauma / lives and present behavior.

Walker shares compelling true stories from her daily practice and she puts forth ideas that require the reader to see unlimited intuitive connection possibilities.

“When trust is established, even the most apparently aggressive and dangerous animal relaxes, and communication begins,” says Walker.

Walker can heal both horse and rider on many different levels and help us change what we see as ‘misbehavior’ in our animals. Rosie, a mare who was rescued just hours away from slaughter, could not be shoed or touched near her girth. After discerning a terrible past, Walker helped Rosie become a well-balanced saddle horse for the rest of her days.

Walker employs various forms of energy healing such as chakras, visualization, and soul retrieval to help discover emotional issues an animal may be carrying. Her central theme is that animals are our teachers and we have only to listen with open minds. There is so much we can do instead of giving up on a horse with challenging behavior. This book will appeal to all animal lovers, but particularly trainers and those presently involved in rescue.

Madeleine Walker works as an animal intuitive/healer, horse and rider trauma consultant, and empowerment coach for people. She will be offering workshops in Canada and the U.S. in 2011. Her newest book The Whale Whisperer will be released in June 2011. For details of her clinics and courses, or to arrange a consultation, visit Madeleine at: www.anexchangeoflove.com

I am reading this cool christian teenage horse book called Golden Filly. By Lauraine Snelling. This is a must read for teenagers. And this is a fictional book. And I also have this other book called the horse care handbook. A complete introduction to the world of horses. And this is a informational book that you can read. This book goes into a lot of things. If any of you are interested. I will be glad to send you links to these books! :-)

I am reading this cool christian teenage horse book called Golden Filly. By Lauraine Snelling. This is a must read for teenagers. And this is a fictional book. And I also have this other book called the horse care handbook. A complete introduction to the world of horses. And this is a informational book that you can read. This book goes into a lot of things. If any of you are interested. I will be glad to send you links to these books! :-)

Another one I recently reviewed for Horses All Magazine - Women Riders Who Could...and Did by Equestrian Life member Karma Kitaj. I think you will enjoy and be inspired by these fascinating stories!

Women Riders Who Could…and Did
Life Stories of Top Level Equestriennes
Karma Kitaj
Huckle Hill Press
Soft Cover, 2010, $21.95
ISBN: 978-0-9715957-3-6
Available at www.hucklehillpress.com

Reviewed by Carol M. Upton

I was intrigued with the fact that so many of these women got to the top levels of their discipline through their own determination and perseverance. None of them were pampered and given expensive horses to compete with as youngsters. ~ Karma Kitaj

The flag is up for this unique collection of stories about dedicated women who pushed their limits to pursue winning careers with horses. Author Karma Kitaj traveled the country to interview women for this book and she chose the most inspiring figures from a long list of successful equestriennes. Their lives provide encouragement and inspiration for us all.

World-renowned healing artist, Linda Tellington-Jones was born on a dairy farm in Edmonton. She went from riding bareback on farm horses to competing in major shows, founding the Ttouch body work method, and publishing 15 books which have now been translated into 12 languages. Valerie Kanavy, two-time World Endurance Gold Medalist and winner of countless rides, is among the most respected endurance riders in North America. Sharon Camarillo “accidentally” won barrel racing competitions as a youngster and went on to become a Women’s Professional Rodeo Champion, drawing inspiration from others in her field and now training young riders to be the best they can be.

These are only three of 13 visionary tales in this exciting new book. Each of these determined women faced serious challenges in one form or another, took control of their lives and overcame those obstacles, following the trail to success. The stories are life changing and will greatly appeal to young horsewomen as well as those just venturing into the field for the first time at a later age or stage.

Karma Kitaj started riding at age 50 when she purchased her first horse. She is now a life coach, psychotherapist and TV show host, specializing in solutions for baby boomers who want to create a fulfilling life in their next act. Visit Karma at: www.LifeSpringCoaching.com

I reviewed this unique book for Horses All magazine in Calgary. Mare Owners will love it!

Mares! (Ya Gotta LOVE ‘em)
Fifty Stories to Aid and Inspire Mare Owners
Compiled by Betsy Kelleher
Xulon Press, 2008. $23.99
ISBN: 978-1-60477-547-1
Available from the author: Visit Link

Reviewed by Carol M. Upton

Mares often require special handling before their best side is evident ~ Betsy Kelleher

In Mares! (Ya Gotta LOVE ’em), Betsy Kelleher has assembled a diverse collection of tales representing different breeds and backgrounds. Each of the fifty stories has one thing in common – they are an inspired tribute to the elusive Mare. The book is also about women, and the essence of being female is an interwoven theme. The original true stories, written by 38 different mare owners, enlighten and entertain while introducing us to the seeming paradoxical nature of mares – from stubborn to loving to dangerous to protective and loyal.

Mary Wynn Craig’s Lisa, the quarter horse with the permanent scowl, will capture your heart. Trainer Ron Meredith includes an excellent article on Gender Differences: Training Mares. If you’ve ever loved and lost any horse, you’ll cry when young Erin Landers tells the tale of Duchess, her very first horse. You’ll root for Factor, the thoroughbred brood mare, in Chiropractic Saves a Life. Helen Farley sticks with her little bay Abby, despite repeated admonishments about mares being no good, in the touching Kindred Females.

This book acknowledges the unexplainable moments present in the lives of horse owners and encourages us to find God at work even in more difficult situations. Some of the stories are completely zany and others touch on profound sorrow, yet lessons of love and hope show up in each tender tale, alongside practical tips for handling your mare.

Mares! will leave an impression on every horse lover and is an irresistible read for those moments when you just want to take care of you.

Betsy Kelleher’s first riding horse was a Percheron mare from her grandfather’s work team on an Iowa farm. She writes a monthly column for the Illinois Horse Network newspaper under the heading, Sometimes God Uses Horses. Visit her website, www.goduseshorses.com to learn more about Betsy, her horses, her books and her columns.

Spirit of the Horse - The New Myths of Equus by Carole Devereux just made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. I have not read a book like this in a long time. I am posting my review of it here so others may enjoy it too!

Spirit of the Horse
The New Myths of Equus
Carole Devereux
Windhorse Press
Soft Cover, 2010, $24.00 U.S. incl S&H
ISBN: 978-1-884422-24-9
Available at www.amazon.com


Animals have the capacity and the power to expand their minds into extraordinary states of consciousness. My horses have often shown their otherworldly journeys into The Dreamtime to me. Buddy once told me that he can "feel" the hoof beats of his species running all over the Earth. ~ Carole Devereux


This graceful and timely book takes us on a transformational journey like no other, to the mystic world where the spirit of the horse resides. Carole Devereux introduces a rich language for concepts we may have felt while working with horses, but have been unable to articulate.

Animal-lovers know they can communicate, to one degree or another, with their animals, and there have been many books written on this subject. Devereux guides us beyond that familiar landscape, advancing our understanding of equine perspective and unlocking the endless possibilities present when we truly listen to what horses are saying.

Spirit of the Horse examines the early life of horses, from Eohippus through the Stone Age, and the ancient relationships horses had with human beings. Devereux reminds us that historically, we depended on communion with animals in order to live, much of that wisdom forgotten as we began to exploit resources and work within a paradigm known as “dominion over the earth”. Today, we are moving back to the lessons of nature, and animals, particularly horses, are here to help.

These lessons are evident in the hidden treasures of equus mythology as narrated by Devereux’s horses Buddy and Ellie. Through the myths, we begin to feel the emotional and spiritual impact of horses on our lives. Now, a series of guided visualizations gently assists us to explore our own stories of connection, truth, and healing.

One of the most revealing chapters covers the Yogic system of India, discussing how Yogic practices can help both horse and rider unite body and mind in their work together. We may already know that horses are experts at reading energy, but how do we use this knowledge in our riding? The answers are here.

Spirit of the Horse demonstrates that horses can tell us much more than we have dreamed and can lead us along paths of continuous spiritual growth. Reading it stirs us emotionally, significantly uplifts our souls, and leaves us hungry for more.

Carole Devereux is an internationally known Animal Communicator, spiritual life coach and teacher. She has more than fifteen years experience counseling thousands of people and their animals across North America and Europe. Visit Carole at www.animalinsights.com and learn more about Spirit of the Horse at: www.spirit-of-the-horse.com.

My new book, Women Riders Who Could... and Did: Life Stories of Top Level Equestriennes, is based on interviews and photos with famous horsewomen from all over the US. See a short video book trailer at Visit Link and read an excerpt at www.HuckleHillPress.com

hey guys I found a really good book its about this barn that brings together abused horses and abused kids, and lets them form a connection/bond... it made me cry!!
Book: Hope Rising
Author: Kim Meeder