Each line of the poem Desiderata is accompanied by a color photograph of a horse or horses on opposite page.

You will be introduced to the wide variety of horse breeds from the Appaloosa to the Tennessee Walking Horse to the Zorse, including such rare breeds such as the Florida Cracker and the Sorraia. This book also explores equine activities, such as going bareback, riding sidesaddle, herding cows and driving and includes access to real life in the stable. There is also an exploration of horses throughout the ages, from prehistory to modern equine horses, including horses from literature and myth such as Flicka, Black Beauty and Pegasus There is helpful information on health issues that may affect your horse such as colic, tying up syndrome and West Nile Virus. You can start reading this book from the beginning, following the days of the week throughout the year, reading one entry each day. You can also read from the middle, the end, or dip in and out as inspiration strikes. The most important thing is that you can use this book however you want. The Horse Lover’s Daily Companion will provide you with a year’s worth of day-to-day ideas and activities that will fuel your passion for horses.

This collection of heartwarming true stories explores the amazing bond between horses and people. From backyard pets to National Award winners, from mutts to thoroughbreds, the book takes a look at the meaning horses give to our lives.