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Book Information
Genre:
FICTION / General
Publication:
Jun 30, 2009
Pages:
341
Books by Norma Pulle
The newcomer to Keyes Ridge valley and its horse and cattle ranches is eager to apply her horse training skills to make life easier for the horses. “Use compassion when you train a horse,” Maggie declares. “No way,” the ranchers reply. “We use force-fight methods. For decades. It works. Leave us alone.” Maggie doesn’t. Instead, she confidently sets about to revise their horse handling ideas, though often diverted by verbal clashes with a harsh, headstrong stable owner and near-collisions with a violence prone horseman. But when the ranchers’ hostile resentment towards her efforts to improve their outdated training methods becomes frighteningly threatening, her options are reduced to one . . . . . .get out or else!
In OUTNUMBERED, we’re in the saddle for a thrilling, singular ride with believable, memorable characters, endearing animals, and an impressive, masterly developed plot of scheming intrigue unraveling at a galloping pace to finish with a stunning, dramatic conclusion!
Keyes Ridge, El Dorado County, California - April 1986
Distressed, the horse pawed furiously. Then he shook his head and neck and his long, black mane got tossed to and fro. Worried and apprehensive, the horse stepped back in an effort to get away from the woman, who was walking towards him.
When he stopped, his eyes showed white and his ears moved nervously in all directions. Then, to his surprise, she didn't jerk on his halter and yell loud and harshly at him like the other trainer always did.
Instead, speaking softly, Maggie Hilmar put her hand lightly on the sleek, brown neck, that was taut with fear. The horse flinched and moved away. When he stopped moving, Maggie approached the horse again, but this time she put her hand on his shoulder. He flinched but didn't move. "You poor thing, Country Song. It's hard for you to trust a human, isn't it? Let's see what you'll do when I ask you wo walk a large circle around me."
Maggie held the end of the fifteen-foot long line that was attached to the horse's halter, and gave him the cue to walk around her.
About Norma Pulle
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