tmleblanc 's review for:

Horse Girls: Recovering, Aspiring, and Devoted Riders Redefine the Iconic Bond by Halimah Marcus

4.0

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I grew up loving horses like many girls. However, I didn't get the opportunity to experience them beyond the rare trail ride I convinced family members to take while on vacation. In 2007, I started taking lessons. I wanted to be competent on a horse and around horses. I will admit, since I didn't grow up with horses, I haven't felt completely comfortable around other horse people. These essays made me feel seen. It's not about knowing the most about horses or winning all the ribbons, but understanding what horses mean to you, how they make you feel, their place in our lives and our history. Each of the essays touches on one or more of these points. Every essay was accessible and made me feel a part of the large horse community.

I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.