HippotherapyHippotherapy, commonly called riding therapy, helps thousands of people. This charming book follows a ten year span of this special bond between a horse and a girl. Janie's New Legs by Diana Tuorto
Janie meets Silver at a handicapped riding facility, where she goes to escape the constant confinement of her wheelchair. An extraordinary friendship soon develops and the two gradually begin the road to healing and recovery together. The story demonstrates that, no matter how difficult the obstacles appear, friendship and love can rise above anything.
Diana Tuorto is a New Jersey-based children's author who has been writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction since the age of ten. Her novels, poetry, and short stories often focus on issues such as animal abuse and neglect, love, and the struggle for freedom and individuality in today’s changing world.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in English Writing and History, Diana is also an active volunteer with various local and worldwide non-profit organizations. Her children's novels are told from the first person point of view of different horses.
My Desert Sun is the story of Cayuse, a young, free-spirited mustang who lives in the desert and mountains of the American Southwest. While life in the desert is often peaceful and serene, Cayuse spends many days merely fighting for survival. However, he soon learns that survival among mankind is much more difficult. After his herd is rounded up and separated, Cayuse is determined to find his freedom in the wilderness again. He struggles through each grueling experience; from his days at a rancher’s farm to life as a bucking rodeo bronco, Cayuse’s will is tested at every turn. One unlikely friendship will be his only salvation.
Luck of the Draw is the story of Lucky, one of the slowest racehorses the world has ever known. Even though Lucky gives racing his all, he never manages to win a race, and soon finds himself working as a jumper and dressage horse. No matter how hard he tries, Lucky seems to fail at all disciplines.
Despite his lack of success, Lucky remains upbeat and hopeful. He is determined to find his life’s purpose, and eventually learns that succeeding in life doesn’t always involve winning trophies and ribbons.
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