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The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd | 
 enlarge | Author: Joe Camp
Publisher: Harmony
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 2766
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.2
ISBN: 0307406857
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.1
EAN: 9780307406859
ASIN: 0307406857
Publication Date: April 29, 2008
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A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe Camp and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what horses needed or wanted. The Camps went searching for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional horse care and what they found was not what they had expected. Written for everyone who has ever loved a horse or even loved the idea of having a horse in their lives, this memoir leads us on a riveting voyage of discovery as Joe and Kathleen navigate uncharted, often politically incorrect territory on their way to achieving a true relationship with their horses.
As the creator of the beloved Benji series, Joe has spent most of his life luring us into the heart and soul of a famous dog, but now in this engaging, emotional, and often humorous story, he deftly lures us into the heart and soul of a horse. In doing so, he exposes astonishing truths and unlocks the mystery of a majestic creature who has survived on Earth, without assistance, for fifty-five million years. In a single emotionally charged moment, Camp communes with his first horse, Cash, in a way that changes him and his relationship with horses forever. In his own words, as he stood alone with his back to this horse: The collar of my jacket was tickling the hairs on the back of my neck. And my heart was pounding. Then a puff of warm, moist air brushed my ear. My heart skipped a beat. He was really close. Then I felt his nose on my shoulder . . . I couldn’t believe it. Tears came out of nowhere and streamed down my cheeks. I had spoken to him in his own language, and he had listened . . . and he had chosen to be with me. He had said, I trust you.
Ingeniously alternating between the stories of two people thrust into an unfamiliar, enigmatic realm and a fabled herd of wild horses brought to the New World centuries ago, Joe Camp’s valuable and inspiring book teaches us that the lessons he was learning apply not only to his horses but to life and to people as well–to all of us.
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 Soul to Soul July 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Joe Camp is an amazing writer and rhis book is a lovely read for anyone who has a love for animals of any kind. In his typical magical way, Joe has brought the reader right into place such that you can almost feel the warm breath, the touch of the whiskers and the soft muzzle of Cash on your own shoulder.
For those getting any pet for the first time, you probably acquired the "expert books" and talked to your vet about the proper care for your new pet. But how many people have found that deeper communication, that mutual trust and the very special relathipships that animals and humans really can share. In sharing his experiences, Joe really brings this to life for the reader. This is a must-have book for those with a passion for horses, and those animal loves in general.
More than simply another horse book July 11, 2008
When Joe and Kathleen Camp began to live with horses they were completely clueless, but they carried a strong desire to learn. "The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons From the Herd" is the story of their journey with and education about the hoofed species. Joe Camp (the creator of the fictional canine Benji) writes how his experiences with canines helped him learn about equines. He tells of how modern horses should be kept and cared for while trying to make "The Soul of a Horse" more than simply another horse book, an act which he executes successfully. "The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons From the Herd" is highly recommended for community library pet and wildlife collections, and to horse loves everywhere.
In Defense of Jack July 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Joe (and Kathleen) Camp's book is an entertaining, heart warming, and thought-provoking read. I felt like I was accompanying them on a remarkable journey of enrichment and discovery. For me there was just one omission, and it involved the "horse named Jack" mentioned in a somewhat dubious light a few times in the book. You see, my sister and I were the owners of the now infamous Jack. He was an amazing horse and my devoted childhood companion. Yes, we bought him as an untrained five year old when I was only 11 and my sister was 14. But we had to buy him because he chose us! The Camps' book aptly describes how such seemingly irrational decisions can feel compelled.
I admit that Jack was a little unruly under saddle in the early years, but he was only engaging in "natural" young horse behaviors. He always greeted me nostril to nostril, loved to "hang out" and share whatever was in my lunch bag, followed me faithfully without a lead rope, let me ride him with no tack at all, and yes, he was barefoot. Over time Jack matured into a reliable mount carrying me over many miles and through many happy years. The Soul of a Horse provides valuable support and encouragement for others who desire the incredible bond that I had the privilege of sharing with my beloved horse Jack.
The best horse book in years! July 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Joe's Camp's passionate and intelligent book in a must-read for anyone who's interested in getting to know the inner workings of a horses's heart. It's also an important book about building relationships (both human and equine). I couldn't put it down until I was finished and my non-horse-loving friends enjoyed the book, too.
 A big dissapointment July 8, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book was a big disappointment. It is poorly written, grossly sentimental and repetitious. The 31 Chapters could easily be edited down to ten, with the corny fictional thread about a wild horse and a boy plunked between each of Mr. Camp's first person account narratives omitted. Even as a pamphlet I question how useful this book would be. There is not enough detail about the Join-up process, presumably because somebody else already wrote this book, and the theories on Natural Horsemanship are better researched and documented in other sources. Mr. Camp does very little to add his own voice to the subject, other than to repeatedly marvel at the odd fact that he is one of the few people in the horse world who is smart enough to know the best way to take care of horses (after owning them for all of two years). If Mr. Camp could move us to tears half as much as he tells us he is moved to tears The Soul of a Horse would be far more interesting. I am still interested in reading a book about the soul of a horse. Hopefully there is a talented writer out there with her own voice who won't keep us waiting too long. Readers who are looking for a well written memoir on the horsey life are much better off reading Michael Korda's Horse People, it doesn't delve into the soul of a horse specifically, but it's lucid and thoughtful and without Mr. Korda telling me when to laugh or cry, I did both.
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