• Horses That Save Lives

  • True Stories of Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Rescue
  • By: Cheryl Dudley
  • Narrated by: Anne Brendle
  • Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (52 ratings)

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Horses That Save Lives

By: Cheryl Dudley
Narrated by: Anne Brendle
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Anne Brendle performs Cheryl Dudley’s moving audiobook with a warmth and sensitivity in keeping with the subject matter, which is at times almost mystical. Whether the remarkable horses in these 25 firsthand accounts are rescuing their owners from physical calamity or bringing them back from the brink of cancer or drug addiction, Horses That Save Lives captures a world in which animals and humans can attain spiritual harmony. Brendle's voice compels a listener to believe in that union.

Dudley is an accomplished writer on the equine theme, especially when it comes to Appaloosas. This unique collection truly shows her love for horses and her faith in their healing powers.

Publisher's summary

Lives restored to safety, health, and self-esteem through contact with horses.

There is no denying that the emotional bond between horses and the humans who love them can reach mystical proportions, and nowhere is that relationship more evident than in these 24 true-life accounts of horses rescuing people. Many of the stories recount incidents where death or physical injury was imminent, and only because a horse intervened are the narrators alive to tell the tale. Other chapters describe that other plane of salvation where contact with a horse through ownership, employment, or a variety of therapeutic programs has restored mental health, peace of mind, and self-esteem. Narrators include a 17-year-old Apache youth whom a horse-rescue project retrieved from drug abuse; a mother whose young son was about to be dragged to his death before the horse recognized the child’s plight; a Vietnam veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder whose work with horses keeps him on an even keel; and the owner of a Miniature Horse that serves as a “seeing eye” guide animal. As varied as the stories are, all share the same conclusion: “My horse saved my life.”

©2009 Cheryl Dudley (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

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Robotic

I cannot listen to enough of this book to even evaluate the book itself. The narration is so monotone and devoid of emotion that it feels like a robot is simply saying a list of words.

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Some lame stories, some good bits

I hope this was free (included in my membership), as it should be free. Oddly for a book, the featured horse owner or business is promoted at the end of each story. It reads like amateur tales you might swap with your friends while riding a long trek on horseback. Some of the factual claims are suspect, some of the 'saved my life' claims are a stretch. But still, it has horses in it (mostly the same breeds over and over though).

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Every horse lover should listen to this

Loved it. and will definitely listen to it again. My daughter will also love this

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So many powerful stories.

I have always believed horses can change lives, but these true accounts were so impactful. I suggest this book to any horse lover.

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Very Inspirational

I loved listening to this audiobook because it reminds me how much Red, my quarter horse that I had for 20 years and was my dream to have a horse since I was a child. All the stories reinforces everything I know about the healing animals do for us and the unconditional love.

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Fantastic Glimpses Into the Healing Powers of Hors

A magnificent overview of some of th ed myriad ways horses can help us. Brilliant!

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Cool

This is amazing! 5 stars overall! Wonderfully interesting and kinda sad! I loved the last story the most ! It's amazing !

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