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  • Chosen by a Horse

  • How a Broken Horse Fixed a Broken Heart
  • By: Susan Richards
  • Narrated by: Lorna Raver
  • Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,436 ratings)

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Chosen by a Horse

By: Susan Richards
Narrated by: Lorna Raver
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Publisher's summary

The horse Susan Richards chose for rescue wouldn't be corralled into her waiting trailer. Instead, Lay Me Down, a former racehorse with a foal close on her heels, walked right up that ramp and into Susan's life. This gentle creature, malnourished, plagued by pneumonia and an eye infection, had endured a rough road, but somehow her heart was still open and generous. It seemed fated that she would come into Susan's paddock and teach her how to embrace the joys of life despite the dangers of living.
©2006 Susan Richards (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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"This is a bracing and likable book, highly recommended for backyard horsewomen and their admirers." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Thoroughly Enjoyed

Well written - well read! This is heartwarming story for any animal lover - not just horse lover.

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Healing power of unconditional love

If you love animals, no matter what kind you can relate to this story. I laughed, and I cried, and enjoyed every moment of this story of rebuilding ones life through love of a horse.

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Usually I will only listen to memoirs by the author; it's much more real to me. I chose to listen to this one anyway. Not only was the story amazing, sad and all too relatable; the narrator was so good! I truly could believe it was her story throughout. I laughed, I cried, I contemplated. This is one of the best books I've listened to yet!

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Chosen by…a friend

Beautiful story, full of mirth, hope, and understanding; expertly narrated. I would recommend it to anyone…you wouldn’t even have to love horses. Time well spent.

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Love this book!!!

Funny, serious, very heartwarming! I love listening to this book. The narrator is very good and that makes an audiobook great. Make sure you have a box of Kleenex handy too.

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Wonderfully Written and Read

I could hardly stop listening to this story that was an excellent blending of horsemanship and human vulnerability. You will love it if you love horses but you will also love it if you've never had experience with a horse. It is a wonderful story of forgiveness, compassion and healing. Lorna Raver who narrated this story gave the best performance I have literally ever heard. She became the author. Five stars for her. Great book; great listen.

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Beautiful and Bittersweet

The story was well-written with a great sense of humor woven throughout. I laughed out loud in some places and cried like a baby in others. Rarely has a story evoked such an emotional response in me. As a horse-lover and a woman of a certain age, this book resonated on many levels. The narrator was perfect. What a lovely gift this book is, and free, too. First time I’ve felt compelled to write a review, but this story, and the horses at the center of it will stay with me for a long time.

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Wonderful story

As a fellow horse lover and owner every word resonated with me. Recommended for anyone who has loved a once in a lifetime horse.

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Such a beautiful story!

So beautifully written, so beautifully narrated. You would think Lay Me Down was MY horse by how many tears I shed for her. And for Susan’s loss. Loved every minute of this story.

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Lovely story that warms the heart

Beautiful story that made me laugh and cry. If you’ve ever had your heart touched by a horse you will relate to this honest and heart warming account. Narrator did a wonderful job and was enjoyable to listen to.

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