Horses are often more than a hobby. For many people, especially girls, they are a passion. The horses at Friendly Horse Acres walk, trot, and canter across the pages of The Hoofbeats of My Heart. Their stories, and the stories of their family, will bring smiles and perhaps a few tears. Hopefully they will temporarily quench the need for one more horse story. Many of the stories about the horses at Friendly Horse Acres have been published as individual articles. This is the first time they appear as a unit. All profits for The Hoofbeats of My Heart go to Friendly Horse Acres, a nonprofit organization that puts children, especially at risk children, together with "friendly" horses.

Spanish Gold is a charming novel that follows in the hoof-prints of a very special Spanish horse on his journey through life, through good times and bad.These memoirs follow Cantinero's journey from the beginning of his life in the beautiful marshland of Spain's Doñana National Park, to Germany, England and then Cyprus. Cantinero's words weave a story upon life's tapestry; teach us the suffering that horse-kind can endure at man's hand, and yet also shows us the good that can be achieved through selfless acts of kindness. This noble horse became an icon that stole into many people's hearts, helped them to achieve their dreams and changed their lives. He was a great teacher and a true soul-companion, as well as being one of the most majestic and beautiful stallions to walk this earth. Dancer, heart-thief, courageous friend, a soul of fire, a leader and a gentle diplomat. In these memories, is he honoured.

Hoof Prints on My Heart is a poignant and heartwarming recollection of the authors experiences with horses, her own and those she came in contact with over the last thirty two years. Her horse experiences shared with family and friends are fondly remembered from a now experienced heart and often in a humorous light. From a wee girl madly in love with horses to the horsewoman she is today she recalls the humor, the heartbreak and the obstacles that could not deter her love of the equine species. Her dreams and goals change as her horse and life experiences evolve. Mount up and ride with the author on the backs of the horses that have left hoof prints on her heart.