Spirit Horses

Book Description

The power, grace, and freedom of horses had always resonated deeply with Stromberg. Through his photographs of these magnificent beasts, he sees a way to bridge what he calls “modern life’s disturbing separation between people and nature.” The result is Spirit Horses, showcasing 140 of Stromberg’s extraordinary color portraits of these animals, along with quotations from leading teachers and writers exploring equine wisdom and its intersection with spirituality. The photographs in Spirit Horses were shot in a variety of locales, from wildlife sanctuaries to private ranches to natural habitats in Europe and the western United States. These images — and the accompanying quotes — offer a portrait of horses as profound teachers, giving strength and stability to a world out of balance.

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Beautiful book.......2007-09-25

This is one of the most beautiful books that I have seen of horses. Very well done. If you know somebody that loves horses, this is the book to buy.

Great Horse Lovers Book.......2007-05-23

The best art photography I've seen.. A must for horse lovers.

mistical and inspiring.......2007-03-11

The photo book Spirit Horses is an must for every horse lover. The photo's are incredible and create or catch a mistical atmosphere as I have seldom seen. The captions are inspiring. Not a book to read but one to pick up once a week for half an hour meditation. Highly recommended

Spirit Horses.......2007-02-15

Misleading - Linda Kohanov only wrote the Intro.
Repetitive photographs and sparse text.

above the rest.......2006-11-20

I looked this over in the bookstore and it had much better pictures than the typical horse "picture book".

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Perfect Horse Lover Gift
enchanted horses
The stuff of fantasy

Dream Horses: A Poster Book

Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1580175740

Book Description

There's something magical, almost mystical, about horses. Our earliest ancestors felt it--on the walls and ceilings of the caves of Lascaux and Altamira are magnifcent images of horses that were painted 40,000 years ago.

In Dream Horses: A Poster Book, Bob Langrish, one of the world's leading equine photographers, continues the tradition of celebrating the beauty, the power, and the mystery of the horse. Horse-crazy kids will be enchanted by the book's 30 spectacular poster-size photographs. Horse-loving adults who appreciate fantasy photography will be awestruck by Langrish's superb compositions. With the sure hand of a master, he has manipulated these images so that each shot has a fantastical, even mythological quality.

These dreamlike scenes, accompanied by inspired text, tell a story that is otherworldly, and yet still familiar.

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Perfect Horse Lover Gift.......2007-07-01

The first customer, Luan Gaines wrote a perfect review. I too bought this for my one of my little girls who loves everything & anything horses. She looks at each & every page over & over.The rest of the world just melts away when she & I have this book open. This poster book of horses was beautifully put together. Sheer genius!!! Stunning photo after photo! Your horse lover will treasure this gift forever.

enchanted horses.......2007-01-24

This picture book is full of beautiful pictures of horses. All of them are amazing and beautiful. All of them, however, are pictures of horses in motion. A lovely sight, undoubtedly, but I also enjoy pictures of horses in stillness, and in this regard, the book comes empty.

The stuff of fantasy.......2005-03-05

I ordered this book expecting a series of beautifully photographed horses, but was stunned by the creativity and exceptional quality of the 30 poster-sized images, the outstanding work of the leading equine photographer. Page after page of gorgeous horses are posed against backgrounds of air, water, sky and color. Each page is accompanied by a small amount of text, but I must confess that I was enthralled by the fantastical photographs.

The animals appear as though in the land of myth, floating through the clouds or splashing in the foaming surf, their manes blowing, captured in each perfect moment, page by page. Whether the white horse rearing, or three black beauties at leisure, these pictures are the stuff of fairy tales. I keep expecting to see a horn, the hallmark of the mythological unicorn.

I bought Dream Horse as a gift for a little girl who loves horses and was delighted by her response to this exploration of the beauty and fantasy of these animals. She fell in love with these portraits, urging me to look at each new image, her eyes sparkling with the joy of a new-found treasure. This book is an excellent gift, a combination of myth, fantasy and magical horses fit for a princess. Luan Gaines/ 2005.

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Small pleasure
Horse Women: Streath, Beauty and Passion
Very happy purchaser

Horse Women: Strength, Beauty, Passion

Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1595432361

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Small pleasure.......2007-09-27

This is a very small book, about the size of a CD case. It has some nice photographs of women and horses. No text other than mostly pointless (huh?) quotes, most of which have nothing to do with women, horses or much of anything. Buy a horse calendar instead; the pictures are bigger and at least you'll know what day it is.

Horse Women: Streath, Beauty and Passion.......2007-09-23

I bought this book for my wife and daughter's and they enjoyed it very much, the way it was written and layed out.

Very happy purchaser.......2007-01-10

This book is just what I wanted to express my friendship for another woman horselover. I received my order in a very timely manner and am very satisfied with my purchase.

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Ignore the prior review
Very Dissapointing...
Very cool book

The Quotable Equine
Jim Dratfield
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1400048702
Release Date: 2003-08-26

Book Description

From the Old West legend of the weathered cowboy and his trusty horse to the urbane athleticism of the hunter and jumper, from the majestic mountains of Montana to the volcanic terrain of Iceland, horses are an integral part of everyday life for many people around the world. In these beautiful sepia-toned photographs, Jim Dratfield captures the spirit, strength, and nobility of horses.

Paired with quotations that include everyone from James Thurber to Amelia Earhart, Henrik Ibsen to Lauren Bacall, and ranging from the inspirational to the absolutely hilarious, The Quotable Equine celebrates these magnificent animals. Jim Dratfield has traveled the world to capture in both candid and portrait photography the essence of the equine, in the most stunning settings, from dancing Andalusians in Spain to workhorses in Mongolia.

Whether it's a child obstinately pulling her donkey, a horse running free in the wild, or an intense moment at an equestrian competition, the images in this book are charming, poignant, gorgeous, and sometimes amusing. The Quotable Equine pays homage to the timeless elegance of horses, to the many disciplines and sports built around them, and to all the people who love them.

Customer Reviews:

Ignore the prior review.......2006-06-20

And make up your own mind. The review itself was certainly "dissapointing" (sic).
A nice enough book of its kind.

Very Dissapointing..........2006-02-06

If you are a horselover seeking a collection of inspirational horse quotes, then don't bother looking in here.

This is a very slim book, (9-1/2" x 7-3/4", 112 pages) with accompanying text that has absolutely nothing to do with horses!

We get perhaps one quote that is directly related to horses, and that is the frontcover photo (which is perhaps the nicest photo in the entire book), repeated on pages 8-9 with the quote: " A lovely horse is always an experience... It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words." (Beryl Markham)

Indeed.

The rest of the book is filled with rather bland and uninspiring sepia photos: a blond haired girl leaning against a blanketed horse, a little girl sitting on a pony chained to a merry-go-round (the pony wearning a muzzle!), a group photo of Mongolian riders sitting on some very decrepit looking horses, a very unflattering image of a horse yawning, mouth agape, tongue sticking out..and, well.. ho-hum...

I could perhaps pardon the uninspiring sepia photographs in this book, EXCEPT; the accompanying quotes are SO off-target, and SO non-horse related, that it left me wondering: what on earth was the author thinking??

Here we have quotes from Yves St. Laurent "Fashions fade; style is eternal" (shown next to a dressage rider). Yes - Yves St. Laurent, a haute couture fashionista in no way connected to horses. But wait, there's more of these little gems: "Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first" (Ernestine Ulmer); a photo of a jockey on horseback: "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly" (Robert F. Kennedy); a photo of a carriage marathon driver: "The reputation of power is power" (Thomas Hobbes); a pregnant woman and her horse: "At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet" (Plato). Ho-hum *yawn*

Hello? What am I missing here? Is this a book about humans or horses? Or is the author trying to impress us with his literary scope by including quotes from Plato and Hobbes alongside a prima donna fashionista?

How pretentious and overblown can you get. I see very little relevance here, not to mention uninspiring. This one's going straight into the garage sale bin.

There is another book titled "The Quoteable Horse Lover" which seems to offer the hippophile a much better selection of snippets and anecdotes of horse-related quotes. I have not seen this book yet, but I do have one on order. It will be interesting to compare the two.

~appaloosa
02/2006

Very cool book.......2003-12-04

This book is a very cool book with AWESOME pictures. A great gift for horse lovers. Has some wonderful quotes, and the pictures match perfectly with them. I highly reccomend this book for anyone who is a horse lover like me.

If I Had a Horse: How Different Life Would Be

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Horses
Thoughtul, spiritual and beautifully photographed...
Worth every penny
amazing lessons
Love Horses? this book is for you!

If I Had a Horse: How Different Life Would Be
Melissa Sovey-Nelson
Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1572238844
Release Date: 2004-03-01

Product Description

This two-time award winning book reflects on the lessons that evolve when woman and horse form a bond and how these experiences migrate into all aspects of life. Whether you are a experienced rider or horse owner, or have only imagined a horse in your life, you will be convinced that this compelling messenger is calling and that the invitation is life changing. Packaged with the book is a DVD by Mark Barrett, featuring elegant equines in motion, in numerous locations and situations.

Customer Reviews:

Horses.......2007-03-13

Most likely the best book on horses I own. It is not a horsemanship guide on the "how to's" of owning a horse, but an insirational, moving, motivating book with exceptional photo's and beautiful written words describing why women have the dream of owning a horse and that it is ok do dream this dream especially as an adult.

Thoughtul, spiritual and beautifully photographed..........2006-03-11

Quote from the book:
"One of the earliest religious disappointments in a young girl's life devolves upon her unanswered prayer for a horse" (Phyllis Theroux)

Indeed.

The author doesn't quite capture the essence of life long yearning to be with horses; to always dream of owning your own horse and to have that dream just out of your grasp. The above quote from the book comes close to those feelings - and overall the book comes close, but doesn't quite hit the mark.

The title is a bit misleading, or perhaps my expectations got the better of me; the author already lives with horses, has horses of her own, and is in daily contact with horses. Thus, I couldn't quite make the bridge between "If I had a horse" and "how different life would be" within the pages of this book. The text and quotes are more zen like in approach and philosophy, rather than describing life-altering changes.

Nevertheless, this is a BEAUTIFUL book. The text is honest, thoughtful, spiritual and philosophical. The photographs in this book are equally beautiful, and truly compliment the text superbly. The photographer has done a wonderful job capturing the essence, heart and soul of equus.

This is a slim book, less than 1/2" thick, and only 128 pages, but printed in hardcover, and bound on heavy semi-gloss paper. Every single page features full-colour photographs of horses, with the author's insightful text and selection of quotes from various sources.

My only complaint (and it perhaps is a minor one) is that the stars and inspirati of this book - the horses themselves - go unmentioned. The author goes to the trouble to name her sources for the various quotations used, in a bibliography at the back of the book, but there is no mention of who the horses are, their names, what breed, where they're from, etc.

This book also came with a DVD titled "The Beauty of Horses", featuring a generous 21- minutes of live film footage of various horse breeds, from Arabians to Gypsy Vanners, Friesians, Appaloosa's and other horses. The music is a little annoying - but not overly so. How much better it would have been to let the horses speak for themselves in this DVD: the galloping of hooves, nostrils flaring and blowing, the clip-clop of hooves along a beach, horses neighing and snorting, tails swishing, etc. Instead the filmmaker opted to overdub with music and voiceover. This is perhaps a minor complaint, as the DVD production values are really well done, and the horses captured are beautiful to look at and inspiring.

All in all, this is a wonderful addition to add to anyone's equine library, and I am sure horselover's young and old will enjoy looking at this book.

~appaloosa
11/03/2006

Worth every penny .......2006-01-17

If you know a horse crazy kid, buy them this book and they'll cherish it forever. The cover image is absolutely stunning, and just a taste of what is inside. Beautiful photography, moving writing and inspiring quotes. It's not for little kids, but a horse crazy girl about 9 or 10 will devour it just as much as that horse crazy 40 something. Even if you horses aren't a big part of your life, animal lovers will enjoy it just the same. The included DVD is just icing on the cake. When I was a horse obsessed 10 year old, I would cut pictures of horses out of magazines, newspapers, or anything I could get my hands on. This is the book I wish I had back then.

amazing lessons.......2005-12-16

this is a wonderful book whether you own a horse or not. there are so many lessons to be learned, it was hard to do more than just read a page or a quote and then put it down and contemplate the lesson. horses have so much to teach us if we just allow it. this book opens up our minds to the possibilities of these lessons. beautifully written. carefully chosen quotes and wonderful photography. i find i refer to it often and it slows me down to remember what is really important to me.

Love Horses? this book is for you!.......2005-10-08

I loved this book. The photographs are spectacular. The writer brings you up close and personal to her adventure with horses. I will share this book and then re-read it and enjoy it all over again.

Classic Horse-Racing Quotes: Horse-Racing History in the Words of Those Who Made It

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Classic Horse-Racing Quotes: Horse-Racing History in the Words of Those Who Made It
Graham Sharpe
Manufacturer: Robson Books, Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1861058594

1001 Best Things Ever Said About Horses (1001)

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Best thing ever said about horses
A book for anyone who loves horses

1001 Best Things Ever Said About Horses (1001)

Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1592289835

Book Description

Words of wisdom about the nature of the beast.

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Best thing ever said about horses.......2007-03-09

IF you are "horsey" at all, this is great fun reading......nice collection item too!!!

A book for anyone who loves horses.......2006-12-30

Horse quotes and horse poetry from a suprising and diverse number of authors and poets, such as as Will James,Alois Podhahsky, Ambrose Bierce, William Shakespeare, and many,many more. The musings of well-known horse trainers, such as John Lyons, are well represented here. The book even contains a number of biblical quotes concerning horses.

All I Need to Know I Learned from a Horse

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Oh so true! And funny, too!
Wisdom that gallops and whinnies.

All I Need to Know I Learned from a Horse
Pamela C. Biddle , and Joel E. Fishman
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
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Dancing with Your Dark Horse: How Horse Sense Helps Us Find Balance, Strength and Wisdom

ASIN: 0385482671
Release Date: 1996-09-01

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Oh so true! And funny, too!.......2000-03-05

If you are a horse person, reading this book will give your neck a lot of exercise. As you read each page, you will repeatedly nod your head in agreement. If you are not a horse person, you may wonder at some of the sayings, but for the most part will enjoy.

Perhaps a bit heavy on Hunter/Jumper truisms, there are plenty that apply to all equines and associated activities. There are even a few related to rodeos and roping. One of my favorites, "It's often the second buck that throws you," reminded me of a couple of unscheduled, abrupt dismounts by my ex-husband. Oh, so funny to remember! Another, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't keep him from rolling in it," allowed me to reminisce about the best horse in the world - the one who helped raise me and loved me for 23 years - who you'd better keep moving through water any deeper than 2 inches, for he'd lie down and roll!

Wisdom that gallops and whinnies........1997-02-11

Even if you don't own a horse, the gems of wisdom contained in this quick-to-read volume will make you think ... and smile. It's full of "horse sense" and wit. The authors have managed to craft word pictures on every page. My non-horse loving friends like it as much as the professional horsemen who've read it. Give it to that horse-crazy girl or the cowboy in the family and watch 'em smile

Horses Are Special: A Tribute to Our Noble Companions

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Horses Are Special: A Tribute to Our Noble Companions
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Gramercy
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Greatest Horse Stories Ever Told: Thirty Unforgettable Horse Tales (Greatest)

ASIN: 051722884X
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Book Description

From wide-eyed children to professional breeders and racers, few can look at a horse and not be captivated by its beauty and strength. Riding a horse can be akin to flying, and sharing the exhilaration with our majestic companions is a special joy.
HORSES ARE SPECIAL is a tribute to these glorious animals. Full-color photographs paired with quotes from everyone from William Shakespeare to John Wayne, from Elizabeth Arden to Mister Ed, celebrate the role of these loyal companions in our lives. Horses of many breeds; colts, mares, and stallions; big and small, all gallop across these pages in magnificent and endearing photographs.
HORSES ARE SPECIAL is a celebration of all the things we love about these regal, stunning beasts. They are strong, graceful, and swift. Some horses can be high-strung and strong-willed, others timid and skittish, but with the right kind of love and devotion, a horse and rider can become an inseparable pair.

Horses make a landscape look beautiful.
Alice Walker

I can make a General in five minutes but a good horse is hard to replace.
Abraham Lincoln

A horse is that thing of beauty…none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor.
Xenophon

Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.
Elizabeth Taylor

Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

A man that don’t love a horse, there is something the matter with him.
Will Rogers

I got a horse and the west is wide.
Billy the Kid

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A treasure, full of all the emotions horses evoke in us all.

Horse Quotations (Quotations Books)

Manufacturer: Helen Exley Giftbooks
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1850152691

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A treasure, full of all the emotions horses evoke in us all........1997-08-30

This "little" book is well put together and full of wisdom and lovely artwork. I would love to see a 2nd, 3rd and 4th edition. A wonderful gift for any horse enthusiast

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