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The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd | 
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Author: Joe Camp
Publisher: Harmony
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 7086
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.2
ISBN: 0307406857
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.1
EAN: 9780307406859
ASIN: 0307406857
Publication Date: April 29, 2008
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Product Description
A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe Camp and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what horses needed or wanted. The Camps went searching for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional horse care and what they found was not what they had expected. Written for everyone who has ever loved a horse or even loved the idea of having a horse in their lives, this memoir leads us on a riveting voyage of discovery as Joe and Kathleen navigate uncharted, often politically incorrect territory on their way to achieving a true relationship with their horses.
As the creator of the beloved Benji series, Joe has spent most of his life luring us into the heart and soul of a famous dog, but now in this engaging, emotional, and often humorous story, he deftly lures us into the heart and soul of a horse. In doing so, he exposes astonishing truths and unlocks the mystery of a majestic creature who has survived on Earth, without assistance, for fifty-five million years. In a single emotionally charged moment, Camp communes with his first horse, Cash, in a way that changes him and his relationship with horses forever. In his own words, as he stood alone with his back to this horse: The collar of my jacket was tickling the hairs on the back of my neck. And my heart was pounding. Then a puff of warm, moist air brushed my ear. My heart skipped a beat. He was really close. Then I felt his nose on my shoulder . . . I couldn’t believe it. Tears came out of nowhere and streamed down my cheeks. I had spoken to him in his own language, and he had listened . . . and he had chosen to be with me. He had said, I trust you.
Ingeniously alternating between the stories of two people thrust into an unfamiliar, enigmatic realm and a fabled herd of wild horses brought to the New World centuries ago, Joe Camp’s valuable and inspiring book teaches us that the lessons he was learning apply not only to his horses but to life and to people as well–to all of us.
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 Horse Sense Made Clear August 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a remarkable book that invites the reader to enter deeper into his or her own soul as well as the souls of horses. It's beautifully written with love and care and teaches much about horses that I, a lover of horses and all animals, had not fully considered before. I also highly recommend another horse book, ON THE TRAIL OF THE PONY EXPRESS, by Cherokee author Jerry Ellis. He retraces the 2,000 mile route of the Pony Express Trail by horse, foot, covered wagon and canoe.
Not just for horse-people! August 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read this book at the recommendation of a friend who always has good taste in books. I found myself captured by the story and learning as much about life in general as I learned about life raising horses. "Life Lessons from the Herd" just as easily applies to those of us who live in the "herd" of busy city life as it does to those on the farm.
 Shocked and Sad August 8, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a long time horse owner, I was shocked, then saddened that I've been mistreating my horses all of these years. If Camp has done half of the research he claims, then maybe PETA should be alerted to the plight of the horse. The research section of the book, (the only part I didn't find highly entertaining) is full of resources that I now must plod through because as Camp says straight out, he's "only been at this a short while."
Every Horse Owner Should Read this Book August 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Every horse owner should read this book. Granted, the author may be a little zealous in his approach but the book contains a lot of very valuable and thought provoking information for the horse owner. Like the author I became very interested in horses later in life and read everything I can get my hands on from veterinary manuals to you name it. I personally watched natural horseman Clinton Anderson (mentioned in the book) correct problem behavior in a wide variety of horses and in a very short time. As far as I know, Clinton has been the only two time winner of the Road to the Horse Competition. Within the three hour time limit a totally unbroken horse he was given was not only safe to ride and could perform several designated tasks but was also bullet proof when it came to spooking. Some time ago Clinton, like the author Joe Camp, concluded that natural hoof care was the way to go, no horseshoes. The main problem is convincing many long time equestrians that there may be a better way to train and interact with your horse. I know too well how hard it is to break through the "we've always done it that way" wall. Perhaps this book will help. Mr. Camp has included a very good resources section at the end of the book for those who wish to learn more and improve their relationship with horses.
A must read!! August 5, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is truly a must read. Be prepared, once you begin you won't want to put it down!! Joe takes you on his journey into horsemanshp and its a journey you'll enjoy! He weaves a fictional story alongside his real life story. Even non-horse people will love the book. He learns why natural horsemanship is a better deal...both for you and your horse. His experiences are real and well described. He admits to being a new horseman but you'll find you will learn a few tricks from him. I absolutely love it that everything he does is with the horse's well being in mind. You won't find him glued to one particular trainer..but he does mention of few of them . Just a great read and one you'll want to keep on your bookshelf. I've read it twice and ordered several copies for gifts.
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