Horses and Other Voices

Compelling in triple areas, the author describes her rich transition into retirement; relates a glorious story of her relationship with her horse, and delivers an enlightening personal view of the relationship between humans and equine. Each area is worthy described and on-target from my view from a horse-type family. Disclosure: both my son and granddaughter are highly accomplished equine vets . My top pal during boyhood was a quarterhorse named Speed shared by three brothers as a gift from our Dad who had been a range-riding cowboy in Kansas and Colorado. When Sanders quoted " there was something about the outside of a horse that was good for the inside of man", I related the truth to what I often have witnessed as young Dr. Carter and younger Dr, Arnold practice their critical roles with horses. From generations of horse folks, their practices involve treating lameness at reining events; breeding great horses or performing vital surgeries at Oklahoma Equine Hospital, or meeting needs of fine horses at ranches across the West.I often recall Will Rogers' quote: "I have always felt that the best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter--he's got to just know." Sanders' book simply offers fresh understanding in other areas where people and horses enrich each other.

What a wonderful book written with insight into people as well as our four legged friends. It is a book that all ages will enjoy. In fact I have just ordered three more copies to give as presents to a twelve year old, a forty year old and a sixty year old. Its short chapters allow you to finish a part, put it down and pick it up a bit later and go on to another event. The perfect book to take on a trip. The horses, the characters and the author all come alive in this charming volume.

Having been a lover of all things 4-legged since childhood, this book delighted me and brought back wonderful memories of all my "horse friends" of the past and my current best equine pal who resides at the rescue farm where I volunteer. The author totally nails the enchanting relationship between animal and human and weaves a wonderful story while doing it. It is a quick read, and I intend to read it again. And again.

Letitia’s loving descriptions of being a horse owner and friend to all animals blessed my week. I learned many new things and enjoyed a previously unknown world. Thank you.

Any animal lover who especially enjoys the communication between people and animals ought to enjoy this book. The author is a Southern bellewho recalls with a keen ear stories that build from her first pony to her last stallion with understanding compassion and spirit. Susan

It was a charming, well-written book about delightful animals and the people who do the hard work involved in their training and care. I have always loved horses, dogs and cats and my daughter has raised, boarded and shown Arabians so it especially hit home.

Well written and entertaining. Good read!

exceeded expectations. It's well written, clever, interesting and an easy read