Strike a Long Trot

Legendary Horsewoman Linda Tellington-Jones

De: Shannon Yewell Weil

Narrado por: Lauren Dennington

"Strike a Long Trot" chronicles the distinguished early career of Linda Tellington-Jones, ranging from the 100-mile Tevis Cup Ride to Hunter Trials at Pebble Beach.

As a brilliant educator at her Pacific Coast Equestrian Research Farm and School of Horsemanship, Linda shined. A destiny in Linda's early life was fulfilled when she was sought by a wealthy Hungarian countess to promote her Hungarian horses, once revered as the finest warhorses in Europe.

The book tells a charming story about how Linda transformed the stallion Hungarian Brado from a U.S. Equestrian Team reject into a multi-discipline champion. At the Westwind Hungarian Horse Farm, Linda literally hung up her tack and competitive lifestyle and followed her heart to create what is known around the world today as the Tellington TTouch® Training Method.

©2013 Shannon Yewell Weil (P)2023 Shannon Yewell Weil

Great Audiobook for Equestrians

This is a wonderfully enjoyable book about a thoroughly interesting and dauntless woman, especially if you are into horses!  I was transported to the various locations, watching the events unfold. Excellent narration too.

Absolutely Fantastic

A great story, a remarkable human being and a lot of horses make this an excellent book. The narration is perfect. Once was not enough. I will listen. Again.

Great audio! Great book!

Having read this book several times, and enjoying the author’s beautiful writing and descriptions of Linda Tellington-Jones, I was pleasantly surprised at this audio version! Lauren Dennington brings these stories to life! At times I would listen to the audio and read the book at the same time, also enjoying the many pictures. The author, Shannon Yewell Weil, does an amazing job of capturing the many experiences of Linda’s early life, including endurance riding, jumping, steeplechasing, eventing as well as the incredible horses and students she trained and influenced.

Insightful, fascinating story that goes beyond a horse tale!

I loved every minute of this audible book! I experienced a total immersion into the story as each line was skillfully delivered by the narrator with perfect articulation and style. The author's impeccable writing style and knowledgeable description of times and events led me on a journey from one chapter to the next.

Inspiring and captivating

I love true adventure stories like this one that inspire me to live life full out with more passion and purpose. Linda's achievements and adventures chronicled in this book tell a captivating story of a remarkable women. who touched many lives. I found it hard to stop listening it was so interesting and was disappointed when it ended so had to start listening from the beginning again.