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  • Published: 15 December 2014
  • ISBN: 9780307406866
  • Imprint: Crown
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $34.99

The Soul of a Horse

Life Lessons from the Herd



This charming story alternates from the perspective of Joe Camp, his horse, Cash, and a wildly imaginative story about a horse living centuries ago. Camp uses these two additional narratives to illustrate how the points he highlights about caring for a horse are actually necessary for a horse's innate needs.

A heartwarming story of a couple and their horse exploring what caring for a horse can teach us about companionship—whether it’s with a four-legged friend or a fellow human.

A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what a horse needed or wanted. They searched for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional horse care. What they found was not what they had expected.

Written for everyone who has ever loved a horse or ever loved the idea of loving a horse, this memoir leads us on a voyage of discovery as Joe and Kathleen navigate uncharted territory on their way to achieving a true relationship with their horses. Joe Camp’s inspiring book unlocks the mystery of a majestic creature who has survived on earth, without assistance, for fifty-five million years and teaches us that the lessons he learned apply not only to horses but also to our relationships with people.

  • Published: 15 December 2014
  • ISBN: 9780307406866
  • Imprint: Crown
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $34.99

Praise for The Soul of a Horse

"Joe Camp is a natural when it comes to understanding how animals tick and a genius at telling us their story. The Soul of a Horse is a must read for those who love animals of any species."--Monty Roberts, author of New York Times best-seller The Man Who Listens to Horses

"Joe shows that animals can change your perspective and perhaps even your life. This book is about compromise, trust, and love. There are life lessons to be learned here that go beyond the pasture and affect the quality of your life. Read this book and feel your heart open." --Mike Thompson, Writer-Producer of the new Universal film Traveling