Jeffery, age 8

jeffery"I like trot-trot because it's fast and I like up-downs!"

Annie F.

AnnieF"I like trotting and Tia the horse is my favorite."

Sandy

"Volunteering with Nick and the horses doing therapeutic riding has been the love of my life for almost 10 years.  Working with the crew at Horsefeathers --- four-footed and two-footed alike --- is as therapeutic for me as for any of our riders."

Danielle 17

danielle 17"I like riding Elsie because we get along so well together."

Chris B. 13

chris b"I love all the horses."

Charlie F.

charlief"I like trotting and going fast, it's exhilarating.  The people at Horsefeathers are loving and caring souls."

Melissa

melissa“Riding is number 1, not number 2.”

Abby's dad

abby"Riding has helped strengthen the trunk.  She's like a jack-in-the-box, she now has the strength to sit up and stay up under her own power, which she could not do before.  She really enjoys riding too."

Mackenzie 13

"I like trotting because of how fast it is.  I love the feeling of how tall I am on a horse.  Ice and Poco are my favorites."

Dominque

dominique2"Horseback riding so much fun.  Good day.  I like to trot-trot-trot and go fast."

Lilly 6

lilly"I like trotting - bouncy trot and up down trot"

Kelly, age 19

kelly"I like cantering because I'm getting really good at it and stronger.  I like circling around corners, it is much fun, and I sometimes like to do it at the trot"

Becky

becky"Riding has opened me up and I'm not as scared.  It has helped my balance a lot, and I am more positive about myself."

Stephanie 21

stephaine"I love horseback riding.  These big, gentle animals are my friends.  They know my scent and they know my voice when I call their names.  Riding on Ice, Poco and Tia makes me happy.  I like to brush them and give them treats like peppermints.  I have been riding since I was 12.  I hope I can ride for a long, long time."

Jay's Mom

jay"Riding has greatly improved my son's hand-eye coordination and balance.  Because of this, he is now able to ride a bike and play video games, things that every little boy his age should be able to do."

Amanda 17

"My favorite thing is up & downs at the trot.  Big Red is my favorite horse because he was dressed up as a pirate for Halloween & he is stubborn like me."

Maddie 8

maddie"My favorite thing to do is trot, because it's fast!"

Sandy

"Horsefeathers is such a joyous place, getting up in the morning knowing you're going to be with horses is what I've wanted to do all my life - a dream come true!"

Nancy

"I like trotting the very best because I'm doing something instead of sitting.  I feel like I am able-bodied and free."

Jacob, age 4

facejacob"I like to trot-trot because it's bouncy and it makes me happy!"

Jake

jake"I like riding fast!"

A Tale of Two Ponies

 

Book is a Tribute To Hardworking Horses


A Tale of Two PoniesThe two ponies in the story work with Bud at "Happy Trails"  As much as L'il Sugar and Hollywood love their jobs as therapy horses, they also love themselves!

 Bud and Sugar

A chance meeting with a newspaper reporter causes some trouble... jealousy rears its ugly head!  Hollywood goes on an unexpected trip.  But never fear.  Some good advice from our old friend, Bud, saves the day.

 

 

 

About the Author

Lynda Vital has been with Horsefeathers since 2004.  Her two books were a labor of love for her friends, human and horse.  She is happy that her work can earn a little money for Horsefeathers and also spread the word about our program.


You can buy a copy of the book at Horsefeathers in Lake Forest.


Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding, NFP is a registered NFP Charity, IRS 501 (c)(3) Organization
1181 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 * 847.234.2411