Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover''s Soul II [electronic resource] : Inspirational Tales of Passion, Achievement and Devotion

This follow-up to the surprise hit Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover & rsquo;s Soul brings to the page the adoration we have for our horses with inspiring, funny, and tender stories. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover & rsquo;s Soul II is filled with inspiring stories of rescue and rehabilitation, heartbreaking losses, dedication and commitment, and positive messages of responsibility and unconditional love. Readers will enjoy uplifting and humorous stories that depict the horse & rsquo;s intelligence, versatility, and intuitiveness. They will discover the horse & rsquo;s healing powers, marvel at the graceful performance of a Grand Prix Dressage winner, and be awed by the stamina and strength of a working horse and the athletic prowess of a champion racer. In exchange of our love and companionship, horses teach, heal, protect, and guide us. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover & rsquo;s Soul II is a worthy celebration of a very noble creature COVER PAGE; TITLE PAGE; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1. ON COMPANIONSHIP AND COMMITMENT; THE HEART OF A CHAMPION; ABANDONED HAY; THE WONDER PONY; OF WIND AND DREAMS; B.J.'S WAY; STRIPS OF RIBBON; SIDE BY SIDE, TOGETHER AGAIN; COMPASSION, THY NAME IS ANNA; DAWN MAGIC; FOUND AND LOST; ON CALL; THE LITTLE CLYDESDALE THAT COULD; THOSE CHOSEN BY THE HORSE; A FINAL TEXAS SUNSET; 2. HORSES AS TEACHERS; BENDING THE RULES; GOD'S GIFT; THE WILL TO SURVIVE; WHEN THE STUDENT BECOMES THE TEACHER; SUMMER TREASURES; HORSE D'OEUVRES; THE HORSE THAT TAUGHT ME TO FLY; A PRINCE OF A HORSE; TOUGH DECISIONS MR. FEELIN' GOODTHE STRING; A BRIDGE BEYOND; HERO OF THE WEEK; 3. HORSES AS HEALERS; GRACIE; A MUSTANG NIGHT; THE QUIET MAN; LET ME SAY "THANK YOU"; THE LITTLE HORSE THAT HEALS; HELPING HOOVES; A GAMBLER'S INSTINCT; PEANUT; NOT ALL ART HANGS IN GALLERIES; THE WINGED HORSE; THE GLORY OF AN IMPERFECT RESURRECTION; 4. A SPECIAL BOND; SANDY'S MIRACLE S; WIND SPIRIT; FOR THE LOVE OF RACEHORSES; CLASS AND COURAGE; DIRTY TRICK; ANGELS IN WINTER; THE FIFTY-CENT RIDE; ON MY LEFT SIDE; A WORK OF ART; FINDING MY WAY HOME; A FRIEND LIKE NO OTHER; SECOND CHANCES; A PROCESSION FOR KOHEN 5. JUST HORSIN' AROUNDTHE GOOD DEED; OATS IN MY POCKET; HORSE LAUGH; EASY BOOT BRIDGE; BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND; AUCTION MADNESS; KIDS BOUNCE, ADULTS DON'T!; THE VIEW BETWEEN MY HORSE'S EARS; SOUTHERN SPIRIT; THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION; HORSE MANIA-AN INCURABLE AFFLICTION; WHO IS JACK CANFIELD?; WHO IS MARK VICTOR HANSEN?; WHO ARE THE COAUTHORS?; CONTRIBUTORS; PERMISSIONS; COPYRIGHT PAGE