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Carberry, Manitoba Author Shows the Spiritual Power of Horses

Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 19, 2009 – Human-horse relationships can transcend physical and emotional boundaries and lead a person to heightened spiritual experiences. In their new book Horses with a Mission: Extraordinary True Stories of Equine Service (New World Library, September 2009), best-selling, award-winning authors Allen and Linda Anderson chronicle 21 true stories of horses who form a spiritual bond with people they love. Barbara Fenwick, who runs a holistic horsemanship program called Freedom with Horses, has her story featured in this unique book. Horses with a Mission is available in bookstores nationwide and online. www.horseswithamission.com

In “Cherokee Took Wing” Fenwick says that after her beloved Appaloosa, Cherokee, died, she was walking in deep snow in the area where he had been buried that summer. She was led by a lone chickadee to find a deserted bird’s nest in the middle of the field, in the snow. Artfully interwoven in the fine fibers of the nest were horsehairs from Cherokee’s mane or tail. Fenwick felt this was Cherokee’s way of communicating that his spirit was still with her. His health issues inspired Fenwick to help horses by learning and practicing natural horse and hoof care.

The Andersons say, “If you’ve ever thought that horses only display abilities on race tracks, in riding stables, in beer commercials, or in movies, you’re missing out on their ever-expanding services as sentient partners and willing coworkers.”

The book introduces horses who aid in therapy sessions, give disabled riders freedom and mobility, heal childhood abuse, save lives, help fulfill dreams, and bring messages of hope and unconditional love.

Carson Kressley, equestrian and Emmy award-winning TV host as the “Fab Five’s” fashion expert on Queer Eye, says, “This collection of stories will remind anyone who has ever had a horse as a best friend, confidante, and soul mate of what a special gift that can be.”

Other stories in Horses with a Mission include:

• Sankofa, a wise-beyond-his-years Arabian stallion, made it possible for social studies teacher Miles J. Dean to complete a cross-country journey. Dean’s goal was to heighten awareness about Black Cowboys and the contributions of African American ancestors. Millions of adults and school children followed the odyssey as Dean and Sankofa made history come alive.
• Molly, a three-legged pony and survivor of Hurricane Katrina, had her story go viral on the Internet, land in the New York Times, and featured on CBS evening News. After her loss of a leg, surgery, and a prosthetic device, Molly inspired the people of New Orleans and admirers around the world. Now she spreads her message of hope and recovery to all.
• Diana, wild mustang and lead mare of the rare Gila, Arizona herd of wild horses, protected her herd, teaching the great lesson of forgiveness. Her rescuer Karen Sussman documents the plight of wild horses who found refuge in the Badlands on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.

“With hearts and minds open, we can learn from the wild and domesticated horses in this wonderful book.” Joe Camp, creator of the films starring the canine superstar Benji

Horses with a Mission: Extraordinary True Stories of Equine Service
By Allen and Linda Anderson
September 22, 2009 • Animals • Trade Paper
$ 14.95 • 186 pages • B&W Photos Throughout • ISBN: 978-1-57731-648-0

Contact:

Linda or Allen Anderson
Angel Animals Network
952-925-3309
angelanimals@aol.com

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