When horses outlive their usefulness to humans, they are often deemed disposable ? auctioned off and sent to the slaughterhouse. But thanks to the work of rescue organizations and horse sanctuaries, many of these magnificent animals now enjoy newfound freedom. The horses in this book were abused, neglected, rejected, and abandoned. They are lame, blind, old, or just plain unattractive according to modern--day concepts of beauty. Some are crossbreeds, with no clearly defined pedigree or bloodline. Others are wild horses forced from public lands. All of them are enjoying a second chance to live meaningful and dignified lives...
- ISBN10 1577316150
- ISBN13 9781577316152
- Publish Date 1 October 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint New World Library
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English