Riding Between the Worlds: Expanding Our Potential Through the Way of the Horse by Linda Kohanov

Published by New World Library

Linda Kohanov brings us the sequel to her brilliant book "The Tao of Equus". In Riding Between the Worlds, she continues her journey of discovery. and places the focus more on the Equine Facilitated Therapy that was discussed in the first book. She provides still more examples of what can happen when you place a human and a horse together, and provides great insight into how and why it happens.

Her theories are amazing and extremely thought provoking. The reader can't help but look at horses (and indeed, other animals too) with a heightened awareness. This, along with the first title in the series, is a book that will alter your perceptions, if not your life.

I loved the first book and was quite certain the second book couldn't live up to the same standard. I am happy to say I was proven wrong. This book is every bit as attention grabbing as the first, if not more so. The experiences that people went through as they tried Equine Facilitated Therapy are intense, moving, and often heartbreaking. The reader can't help but be pulled deeply into the content that Linda provides.

I like that many of the theories push the limits that we place on ourselves. I like that she coaxes the reader and encourages them to think past those same limits and if not accept her theories, at least accept the possibility of them. It's one of those books that causes you to feel so much smarter, just for reading it.

Again, Linda Kohanov is definitely one of my favourite author's now. Her writing in both books was simply wonderful and she has a gift for reaching through the pages of the book and touching the reader in a way that is rare, and memorable.

You have to read these books.

Author's website: http://www.taoofequus.com/

The Tao of Equus: A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation Through the Way of the Horse by Linda Kohanov

Published by New World Library

Linda Kohanov shares her personal experiences with equine-facilitated therapy and horses in general while mixing them with a wonderful blend of philosophy, mythology and psychology. It all begins with a beautiful black horse named Rasa with whom Linda experiences a spirutual awakening.

What follows is a wild, moving, and intense journey as Linda witnesses the healing effect that horses can have on us when we build the horse-human bond, and shares some of these accounts with the reader.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. While my sister-in-law is crazy about horses, I have never had experience with these beautiful, and often intimidating creatures. I sure didn't expect to reach the last page and find myself with a new respect for horses and those who work with them.

This book tugs at the heartstrings often as you work your way through it's pages. Whether it's the story of Linda and the many horses in her life, or the stories of many people who try equine-facilitated therapy and have their lives forever changed in the most miraculous of ways, this book will capture your heart and give you much food for thought. It did for me at least.

When Linda delves into some of the training methods used with horses, it's inspiring to read her own experiences with that. It's equally devastating to read about the way horses are often taught using methods that teach the horse to fear, and mistreated in other ways too.

This is a great book to read. It's a real eye-opener and regardless of whether you love horses or not when you begin this book, I would be surprised if you didn't love them by the time you reach the last page.

Linda Kohanov has fast become one of my favourite authors. Her writing style is wonderfully fluid and she holds nothing back from the reader. Her raw passion and emotion just leaps off the page. I couldn't wait to read the follow-up book and that will be reviewed next!

Author's website: http://www.taoofequus.com/