I chose to read My Life in Horses as a member of Rosie Amber’s Book Review Team. I received a copy from the author but this does not alter my review one iota.
My Life in Horses is a memoir and as such was hugely nostalgic for me. So many memories of my own life with horses resurfaced with its reading. Although I have to say that Jan Ruth was, for the most part, riding in considerably more beautiful parts of the country than I.
Jan Ruth’s riding was done at numerous riding stables, a sad fact being that over the years more and more of these have changed to become livery yards and it makes you wonder where people without access to horses in the future will be able to learn.
This relatively short book is full of stories that will bring a smile to your face and Jan Ruth’s telling of them keeps you reading as she builds in settings and atmosphere. If you love horses or have had any sort of background with horses, you will love this read. If you don’t, then read it anyway, you might discover what you’ve been missing out on!
Thank you Georgia.
You’re welcome, Rosie.
I often wish I had been lucky enough to have been around horses more, so think I will enjoy this book…
I think you will, Jaye. It is a real eyeopener on a life with horses. Thanks for reading and commenting 😀