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 For Open Minded Oct 28, 2009
t is obvious as you read this book the author has an eccentric relationship with his rescued horses. First we meet the various horses, and they all have their own personalities as any children would. The author then begins to listen to an inner voice that he believes comes from the horses and has an urgency to understand.
It took me a while to get into this book, mostly because I was trying to believe that the horses were talking to him. I don't know why really, I am an animal lover and own a dog who I think speaks very freely, but for some reason the way the prose was written didn't make me believe all the time. Although I do believe what the author experienced was spiritual for him.
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 Dont have to have a horse to love this book.... Jun 18, 2009
Am not sure if you have to be a horse owner to appreciate the book, since I know people who will read the book, who do not own or live near horses, who will say their dog or cat have the same connection with them as the horses have with the owner/author of this wonderful book.
Something special about the book is how the author writes in a manner that you actually feel as if you are there with him.
Like when he writes of how their home had windows that were shaded in a way that you could see outside but no one outside could see in. Yet, he would be thinking of one of the horses, look out softly speak to the horse and see the horse turn and look his way.
So many other examples of the close bond he has with horses. Here in the Sierras we have the same connection with our horses as have past family members going back to the 1800's.
Its one of those books that is hard to put down.
Pure equine love and so much more . . . Apr 05, 2009
From the moment I took my first breath on this earthly plane, the hoofbeats of our equine cousins danced on my heart. From the sighs of my exasperated Mother seeing "horse" listed as number one on my Christmas list every year to receiving my first horse from my adoring husband, horses have been involved in every aspect of my life. So, with that heart set I entered into author R.T. Fitch's "Straight from the Horses Heart". The pages turned quickly while I laughed, cried and intently followed the author's travel through self introspection, discovery and eternal love. I giggled at the antics of sweet Pele, sat in wonder of the wisdom of Ethan and enjoyed the interaction of Mr. Fitch's herd comparing it to my own. Entwined through these chapters of life with equines, is the horrific tale of slaughter; the horror, the agony and the strife that man has put upon our noble hooved bretheren. The world must know of this horror; ignorance is not bliss and we cannot turn away from the ugliness of this travisty! Slaughtering the very animals that have been man's partner throughout history - our thanks for their service? I think NOT! I truly wish to thank author R.T. Fitch for bringing not only the issue of horse slaughter to the forefront but for also clearly capturing the equine spirit in these pages. We have so much to learn from our animal friends; I pray that Mr. Fitch will continue his journey (as we all should) and share with us a continuance of Straight From the Heart . . . I know Ethan beams with pride . . . it IS so!
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 A truly heartfelt book Mar 12, 2009
Definitely a book written from the heart and sure to pull you into the vortex of the horse's spirituality. RT writes not only about horses but about his own humanity laying bear his soul. Very touching and insightful writing. Whether or not you are familiar with horses or other animals this book is a definite read.
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awesome and heartfelt Mar 09, 2009
I thought i had posted a review on this book so i'm glad i checked back. This book was wonderfully written. The story was told to where you were able to see inside their world and feel what they were feeling. I have exsperience communication with my horse which was my best friend growing up so i know this is real what has been told in this story. I found it to be very moving and heartfelt, I cannot say enough good things but am looking so forward to another book by Mr. Fitch. R.T. and his wife Terri are just wonderful people, no, i've never met them but yes, i do feel i know them. This book is a highly recommended book i give it a 6!
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