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| The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd | 
 enlarge | Author: Joe Camp
Publisher: Harmony
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 5911
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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 Not Just For Horse Lover's May 12, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I love a book that makes me think, and Soul of a Horse did that and more. Told in a passionate, yet wonderfully easy, around the campfire voice, Joe Camp challenges his own perceptions and the perceptions of others as he seeks to learn what a horse needs, rather than what we think they need. His story not only deepened my understanding of horses and the impact of humans upon them, but offered metaphor upon metaphor for increasing awareness of ourselves in relationship to others. Part educational, part spiritual, this book has more than one important message...not the least being, that we are capable of doing better.
Inspirational and thought provoking April 30, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful glimpse into The Soul of a Horse, and it has changed how I think about horses, their care, and relationships between man and animal. The book reads like an affable but intense conversation with someone whose experience and research has in no way dulled his infectious enthusiasm. It is easy to read and hard to forget.
Three separate perspectives braid themselves throughout the book: a wild herd of horses, a neophyte horse owner, and experienced voices of experts in their field. The three views create an ever evolving, ever building comprehension. The choices made in the book are not always the easy ones, but prove to be the right ones.
As I was reading, I came upon a part and thought, "Ah, here's the crux of what he's getting at." That happened on page 40, and then again on page 79, and then on page 92, and then 109, and 116, 119... on and on. There is a lot to think about, whether is applies to horses, animals, friends, family, or oneself. The lessons and perspectives offered in The Soul of a Horse are an inspirational and thought provoking gift to the world of horses, the world of mankind, and ourselves. I feel as though I have peeked into a mystery and found some comprehension.
If you love horses, it is an absolute must read. But if you have an on-going relationship with any animal, you will gain a lot from this book.
New book speaks to Horse Lover's Mind, Heart and Soul April 30, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Lately I have read a number of books that seek to explain and satisfy the human yen to connect physically, emotionally and even spiritually with the horse. And yet The Soul of a Horse is the only one I've come across that speaks with a totally resounding note of truth. Coincidentally (or not?) it's also the only one I've read that is written with the unflinching insight that a deep and satisfying connection with another individual - human or otherwise - requires us to set aside our own aspirations, expectations and needs in order to clearly understand those of the other.
The horse has largely lost its traditional place in human affairs as the ubiquitous beast of burden. But we still tend to value these generous and beautiful animals mainly for what they can do for us, whether it's feeding our egos through winning ribbons or races or providing therapeutic release from the stresses and strains of life.
The Soul of a Horse examines the biological, physiological and emotional needs of the modern domestic horse and how successfully these are met by widely used and accepted methods of husbandry, handling and training. A delightful blend of autobiography, critical analysis and storytelling, this book engages the reader intellectually and emotionally from start to finish. Joe Camp presents his `life lessons from the herd' with the same humble, gentle yet persuasive persistence we admire in the very best horse trainers.
A heartwarmingly affirmative read for the barefoot horse owner, this book is also a `must read' for any person who has ever owned and loved a horse.
A warm, beautiful and valuable chronical of lessons learned June 7, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
The horse is a noble animal. It's graceful and elegant. It's eyes are full of beauty. We humans have much to learn from these divine creatures who have served us since the beginning of time.
I find that I learn some of my most valuable lessons from animals. And the author has taken what he and his wife learned from their experience with horses and put the lessons to use in their own lives. The book will make you laugh and cry. It will also make you reflect.
There is, and always has been, a special connection between the human and the horse. Anyone who thinks the horse has no soul only has to be near one briefly and to feel the connection and the trust. We can learn a lot from these graceful, wonderful animals.
A great book and I highly recommend it.
-Susanna K. Hutcheson
Dr. Jan Missed the Point July 4, 2008
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was not going to write a review of our own book, kinda silly to do that and certainly not helpful to others. However, Dr. Jan's review is deeply troubling. It's not clear to me if she actually read the book. To say The Soul of a Horse is shallow, ego driven, religious zealotry cannot be farther from the mark. Joe describes his first humbling experience in the round pen with Cash as if the reader is actually there, watching the spider crawl across his new boot barn boot (this from a reader email), and the tears streaming down Joe's face when Cash makes the decision to "Join-Up" with him have been shared by many a reader.
When I called her to offer her a refund of the purchase price of the book, she said that was not necessary. I was clear, I thought, in my discussion with her that we were very sorry that she was so disappointed with the book and merely wanted to offer to reimburse her for what was obviously a waste of money to her.
The resources section contains volumes that show we do not espouse that only one way, one clinician, is to be followed, but rather the book is replete with examples of our culling through the vast amount of information, and mis-information to provide the reader with a framework to boldly embark on their OWN journey. Your own journey may be with horses, with teenagers, with employees, students, or any other type of relationship that you want to go to the next level. A level that deepens when you look at the relationship from the other side of the lead rope.
So, for people pondering whether to embark on the journey of The Soul of a Horse, I hope you will read the other 33 glowing reviews :).
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