Give me mountains for my horses : journeys of a back country horseman

A life-long Westerner explores the unique bond between man and horse in this lyrical, adventuresome memoir: "Reed's stories are captivating" ( Great Falls Tribune ). Thomas Reed has been surrounded by horses since before he can remember. His unabashed admiration for these majestic creatures echoes on every page of this lyrical, adventuresome memoir. Many of the stories in Give Me Mountains for My Horses feature unforgettable horses in the scenic splendor of the American West, specifically the Greater Yellowstone backcountry. Reed introduces us to Lad, a large stallion whose sheer beauty outstrips all comparison and draws admiration from all who encounter him. Then there is Hank, a white stallion whose lean muscle and sturdy hid make him an incomparable ride. And we also meet Jade, a tried-and-true "mountain lady" of the highest degree who has an uncanny ability to correctly follow lost trails. These and many others populate Reed's unforgettable tales of buying and selling horses, mishaps on the trail, and falling in love every day with beautiful animals. A proud life-long Westerner, Thomas Reed has been surrounded by horses since before he can remember, and his unabashed admiration of those majestic creatures echoes on every page of his memoir, Give Me Mountains for My Horses . At once lyrical and captivating, absorbing and adventurous, Reed's recollections of some of his most intimate moments with these animals will entrance riders and non-riders alike, with their sophistication and relatability. Many of stories found within Give Me Mountains for My Horses feature unforgettable horses in the scenic splendor of the American West, specifically the Greater Yellowstone backcountry. Here, readers will meet Lad, a large stallion whose sheer beauty outstrips all comparison and draws admiration from all who encounter him. There is Hank, a white stallion whose lean muscle and sturdy hid make him an incomparable ride. And follow Jade, a tried-and-true “mountain lady" of the highest degree who has an uncanny ability to correctly follow lost trails. These three and dozens of other equines round out the cast of Reed's unforgettable tales of buying and selling horses, mishaps while on the trail, and falling in love every day with beautiful animals. Elegant and entrancing, Give Me Mountains for My Horses will transport readers and leave them hungry for more. **A life-long Westerner explores the unique bond between man and horse in this lyrical, adventuresome memoir: "Reed's stories are captivating" (__Great Falls Tribune__).**Thomas Reed has been surrounded by horses since before he can remember. His unabashed admiration for these majestic creatures echoes on every page of this lyrical, adventuresome memoir. Many of the stories in feature unforgettable horses in the scenic splendor of the American West, specifically the Greater Yellowstone backcountry. Reed introduces us to Lad, a large stallion whose sheer beauty outstrips all comparison and draws admiration from all who encounter him. Then there is Hank, a white stallion whose lean muscle and sturdy hid make him an incomparable ride. And we also meet Jade, a tried-and-true "mountain lady" of the highest degree who has an uncanny ability to correctly follow lost trails. These and many others populate Reed's unforgettable tales of buying and selling horses, mishaps on the trail, and falling in love every day with beautiful animals. "Tom Reed has a real affinity for horses and wilderness, and it shows on every page in his true tales about trail riding, horse packing, and great mountain horses. Horse lovers will love this book, but Tom's writing is transcendent. Even if you have never saddled up, you will be drawn into these heart-tugging stories of special horses, their remarkable abilities, and the inescapable bonds that develop between horses and humans.."--Publisher's description Tales of a life spent living and loving horses in the West