Book cover of Hold Your Horses: Nuggets of Truth for People Who Love Horses...No Matter What

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A whimsical but honest look at the equestrian's life and world, and a gift idea for everyone girl or woman who loves horses.

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1 author picked Hold Your Horses as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Timmons’s little treasure book is “Nuggets of truth for people who love horses... no matter what” (Bonnie Timmons quote). Hold Your Horses is a laugh at ourselves and the horses we love. We are exposed on her pages. Our goofs, gaffs, and trials are not easily explained to those who don’t kiss horse faces. Timmons’ book is a smile, a cringe, and an “I am not alone.” No arduous tome, each page of this little book is a quick elbow in our equine-loving ribs.

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