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"Buy a horse, they said. It will be fun, they said."


Casey Halbach's life was perfectly on track. She had it all: good friends, loving boyfriend, decent job with her very own cubicle.

Then, she met Sky. Riding instructor, barn manager, and whirlwind of energy, Sky effortlessly launches Casey back…

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1 author picked Grabbing Mane as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book because it was so relatable to me as a returning adult equestrian.

The story follows Casey, a woman who left horses behind as a teenager but is called back after meeting someone who reminds her to chase her passions. I honestly felt like the author was describing me!

The struggle for balance between work, family, and horses is never-ending, yet totally worth it in the end. 

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