My writing life predated horses, but whereas writing took me many years to appreciate I liked horses immediately. They are big. They eat grass. They are scared of everything. They won’t kill you if you touch them, though they could (a big attraction for boys). A bond of trust was clearly integral to the experience. I have never outgrown my fascination with their character and ability.
I trailrode my way into Western competition, but eventing was the sport that lit my passion. My interest in horses continued into college, where I was the founder of the Universi more...
