Books about Equestrians
Toni Mari
For the Love of Horses...
I was seven when I decided I was going to be an equestrian. We lived in the suburbs in New Jersey and we didn't even have a dog because he ran away and Mom said we weren't getting another one. I read every horse book in my elementary school's library (we didn't have kindles waaay back then.)
When I was ten, I had two riding lessons. Then, thank God, we moved to a dilapidated farmhouse and my mother's mother's cousin's daughter gave us an Appaloosa and a Shetland pony. They were old and ugly, but I loved them.
I have spent many years being an equestrian, mostly that means shoveling manure and getting my arm yanked out by unruly beasts. The moments of communication, those few rides where it all came together and the joy of touching a warm, furry horse made all the hard, hard, (did I say hard?) work worth it.
I can't imagine living without horses, ever. .....Toni Mari
"I found your book as a freebie and all I can say is wow. I started this book and finished it in one day. I used to show in western and now I breed my horses. This book captured my heart and it made me fall in love all over again. My horses are my life, without them I would curl up and die. This is the kind of story to read if you're a horse lover. Can't wait for the next book!"
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​– Kim on Amazon reviewing And We Danced
"I have enjoyed reading the Toni Mari series Dancing With Horses. Each book kept increasing your interest as the story developed. I loved the way she wrote from her heart bringing the characters to life in each page."
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–Beverly Jeffers on Amazon
"This book had me hooked from the beginning, It's obvious the author is a horse person. I don't do English riding or dressage, but have learned so much about the sport. All the other horse related things track true to how horses are in my experience. I love to read authentic horse stories, and this one is that. I look forward to the 3rd book in the series to see what happens next."
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–Nancy Denmark on Amazon reviewing Join the Dance
"Well all I want to say is I purchased this book and the rest of the trilogy and you won't be disappointed. I was so enthralled I was awake til 3:30 am finishing the book like a teenager. Simply fabulous. I'm not embarrassed to admit being retired at 59 and riding at various riding schools, enjoying some novice dressage tests for fun. This book gives real inspiration. Long may I continue!"
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–M.E on Amazon
"The best book saved for last!!! Really enjoyed this series, loved the way Jane followed her dreams no matter who tried to change her mind! Would recommend this series even if you don't follow dressage, as long as you love horses!! Thanks for the dance!!"
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–Jacquie on Amazon reviewing Dance from the Heart
"I read the whole series in less than a week! These books were so inspirational! Please, please make more to the series!!!"
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–Denny on Amazon