Publication Dec. 5, 2023
Like any horse crazy kid who's ever been lucky enough to have a horse, this one felt personal. Aspirations or simple physical growth mean riders often outgrew a current mount, This one takes a look at the separation from the horse's point of view, however. As such, it's a reminder to those aspiring to horse ownership that change happens. The illustrations show riders using English saddles, for instance, but you may aspire to more into western style. Or you may simply physically outgrow your horse. Your dream horse of today may not be appropriate for future goals. Posey seems to have had the toughness, the resilience to adapt to the changes in her life, always doing her best for the next and, sigh, next riders. She was a champion and her humans surely became better for knowing and learning from Posey.
The illustrations are lovely and capture reality well. I especially liked that while it had to be hard to tear themself from drawing the beautiful horses, the author and illustrator also showed some of the hard work involved that doesn't involve being astride. The barn scene immediately stuck with me. It was also great to see a happy ending for Posey, not only briefly reunited with her prior owners but in a forever home where she was as loved as she loved. The cover captures that bond well.
If you like horses, you will enjoy this one. It illustrates the bond between human and horse. It also shows the true loyalty of a good horse, one determined to do its best no matter what the situation. If you have a horse crazy kid, this would make a lovely gift. Thank you #NetGalley and #BoundToHappenPublishing - #IBPA for bringing a wistful smile to the place in my heart horses still hold.
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