Shy Boy: The Horse That Came in from the Wild
Sign in to keep track of books you’ve read and want to read.
"To appreciate Shy Boy," writes horse gentler Monty Roberts, "you must see him or his kind running free and easy, in a wide open space." This compelling story, and the breathtaking photographs that accompany it, offer a chance to do just that. During a dramatic three-day ride across miles of high desert, Monty Roberts used all his skill to connect with the little mustang he finally befriended. In the year that followed, Shy Boy grew to love life on the farm, playfully demanding attention, and becoming fascinated by children. After a year of challenges and one frightening illness, the wild horse's exceptional spirit earned the respect and admiration of his trainers. And, as a result of a PBS-aired program based on his initial encounter with Roberts, Shy Boygained international fame.
Read more
Yet throughout this extraordinary year, Monty Roberts struggled with the question, "Would Shy Boyrather be free?" With trepidation, he took Shy Boy back to the wild to let him choose. The event, and its stunning conclusion, are memorably captured in these magnificent photographs and in a story that is both unforgettable and inspiring.
Liked Shy Boy: The Horse That Came in from the Wild? Here’s where I’d start.
These suit anyone who liked Shy Boy: The Horse That Came in from the Wild. Sign in and mark a few books for picks shaped around your own taste.
-
The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd Shares horses, horse, nonfiction -
The Horses of Proud Spirit Shares horses, horse, nonfiction -
Horse People: Scenes from the Riding Life Shares horses, horse, nonfiction -
Beyond the Homestretch: What I've Learned from Saving Racehorses Shares horses, horse, nonfiction
“People who read Shy Boy: The Horse That Came in from the Wild tend to reach for these next.”
-
Chicken Soup For The Horse Lover's Soul: Inspirational Stories About Horses and the People Who Love Them
-
Where the Blind Horse Sings: The Uplifting Story of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary and the Animals Who Call It Home
-
Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the Most Famous Horse in America
-
The Tao of Equus: A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation Through the Way of the Horse
