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Finally! "White Horse" is available and offered here: http://amzn.to/1vthOGd eBook is just $0.99 until December 15, 2014! Paperback is $9.53!
The one thing people most want to know is where the idea for a book comes from. Here is how "White Horse" came to be. This book was inspired by my own stallion many years ago. I was riding him down the road, on my way to a special place--a purple meadow filled with thistles-- on the 1200 acre ranch where I lived, when a gust of wind blew gravel into our faces. Andy (my horse), reared, smacking my head so hard with his own that I blacked out. I picked myself up off the ground, brushed myself off, and got back on. I didn't know where I was, who I was, where I lived or what to do, but I knew him and vaguely recalled where I was going, so I proceeded along my way. As I rode along the side of the mountain dirt road, I looked down at my breeches and knee-high English riding boots and felt naked almost. Something was terribly wrong with my clothing, but I didn't know what. The fabric felt funny, the colours looked wrong. I shook my head to clear it and at that second, a car came toward us, spewing dust and stones as it careened around a corner. I felt scared to the edge of panic over what it might be. I swear, I'd never seen, or worse, smelled such an atrocity. The vehicle didn't scare Andy though, so I figured we were okay. At sure enough, it passed us and nobody died. But I felt...off...so I turned my horse around and headed for home. But where home might be, I had no idea. I rode back the way I'd come, trying to remember where I lived when I saw a horse in the pasture to my left. I admired the place for a moment, and it slowly dawned on me that this place was my home. Relief! At that moment, a car pulled up beside me and my best friend hollered at me to get out of her way. She laughed and drove past, but stopped and got out of her car to ask how I was, telling me that I just didn't look right. Yeah, no kidding. She and another good friend helped me get home, put my horse away (I remembered exactly where his tack went, but had no clue where to put Andy) and stayed with me until they felt I could be trusted to be left alone. The result of that incident got me to thinking...What If reincarnation were true? What if the things we are afraid of now are the result of something from a past life? What if I'd lived here before? And so, I began writing. Here is a short synopsis of the story: Paizely Dunn can see the future, but only if someone is about to die, so when her current vision shows her sister being stabbed to death, Paizely, armed and determined, sets out to confront the would-be murderer. On her way to meet with the killer, she is thrown from her horse and lands in 1871. She's still in Colorado, but she sees herself as a Cheyenne woman on the run from a posse intent on hanging her for a murder she didn't commit. With almost 150 years separating her from her sister, Paizely has less than twenty-four hours to save both of them. A journey through two lifetimes and two centuries, with a bay stallion connecting everything, WHITE HORSE is a paranormal suspense filled with fear, courage and self discovery. I hope you enjoy it and if you could Please review on Amazon, I'd be forever grateful! Thank you!
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 It seems the years have just loped along with the scenery blurring past in greens and browns and blues. Sure, I've seen individual pine needles and flowers along the way, but mostly, I thought about where I was headed and how I'd get there, and just enjoyed the passing scenery. I've trained and taught for over 40 years, all over the US, giving private, group and semi-private instruction, with clinics, seminars and workshops, judging horse shows, teaching 4-H, Pony Club, and helping wild horses understand what their new jobs would entail. So now, at the peak of summer, I find myself sitting deep into the saddle and slowing down. I'll still train, teach and ride, and am fairly certain I will always do those things, but I am finally publishing my books and expanding my beloved world of photography. At first, I felt sad and lonely sitting with the idea of no longer loading saddles, bridles, halters and surcingles into the back of my truck to go to work. The idea of no longer training hit me hard; as if a part of me was being ripped away, torn from my flesh and killing my soul. But over five years of tapering off, slowing down and backing off, I finally feel as if I'm adding to Me, instead of taking away. I know it's time to let go of that image of Tanya Buck, Holistic Horse Trainer and add, Tanya Buck, Author and Photographer to the 'what I do and who I am' list. Funny how we see ourselves, isn't it? I still see myself as Trainer, first, and taking that particularly old and worn hat off and replacing it with a shiny new one is… a little disconcerting. It makes me question who am I, really? The answer is I am exactly who I've always wanted to be. Okay, I never became a pilot, but all the other 'things' on my list are now complete. I've only ever wanted to add something good to the world, to horses, especially. And I'm doing so. This is a very good feeling, indeed! So, on to my novel, and I do realize you all expected a training book or a horse psychology book or something non-fiction at the least, but I'm finding those books to be the most difficult to write. How much to say, when to shut up, what won't bore my dear readers to tears? I'll have one out soon, but here's my book of fiction, to entertain and maybe help in another manner. WHITE HORSE is my first novel and is available as an eBook only at this time on Amazon.com. Here is a short description of what's inside: Paizely Dunn can see the future, but only if someone is about to die, so when her current vision shows her sister being stabbed to death, armed and determined Paizely sets out to confront the would-be murderer. On her way to meet with the killer, she is thrown from her horse and lands in 1871. She's still in Colorado, where she sees herself in a past life as a Cheyenne woman on the run from a posse intent on hanging her for a murder she didn't commit. With almost 150 years separating her from her sister, Paizely has less than twenty-four hours to save both her sister today and herself in 1871. A journey through two lifetimes and two centuries, with a bay stallion connecting everything, WHITE HORSE is a paranormal suspense brimming with fear, courage and self-discovery. I will be publishing other books in the very near future--some fiction, some non-fiction. Horses will be the common thread in everything I write, except for one short story about Scuba diving. That one is about sharks. Please feel free to give me any feedback you may want to, I look forward to hearing what you think. Happy Trails! ~Tanya 
Buying your first horse is so much fun! You get to shop and fall in love all at the same time. But the wrong horse can ruin the fun of horseback riding or may end in disaster. People seem to make the same mistakes, so Here are ten of the top mistakes that new horse buyers make.
DON'T: 1. Buy an untrained horse There is an old saying, “Green on green makes black and blue.” When beginner riders choose untrained horses thinking they’ll “Learn together” it is a recipe for true heartache instead of true love. Don’t buy a horse that you plan to train yourself or even send to a trainer for the months or even years that may be needed to end up with that perfect horse. Beginners will be safer and happier with a horse they can enjoy the moment it gets off the trailer. 2. Turn down older horses Another saying is “Your first horse should be old and ugly and safe.” I don’t know that they need be ugly, but they sure don’t need to be beautiful. An older horse who knows what the world is like makes a great first time beginner horse. Beginners might shy away from a horse into their late teens and twenties. But many healthy, sound horses can be ridden well into their senior years. In fact, light daily exercise, such as a quiet hack or drive is often beneficial to both horse and rider/driver. 3. Buy A Young Horse For Your Children To ‘grow up with’ Safety, people, safety! You’re putting your child or your husband or yourself on a 1200 pound animal that has a mind of his own and is hardwired to react to his environment. Horses need a leader and if you are not it, he will be. The reality is that young horses and young beginner riders are not a safe mix. Buy a horse that knows how to handle himself because a young beginner won’t know what to do when his mount blows a gasket. Green on green makes black and blue. See number 1. 4. Buy at Auction Ethical behavior at the auctions is not the norm. Even private sellers can be and often are less than honest. Horses can appear docile at auction because they are so confused they ‘freeze’. Besides, you can't know how a horse is in a few moments. If you are an expert and you have x-ray vision, you still can't know if they're drugged, and believe me, it happens all the time. Horses can be drugged to make them look calm or healthy. And you won’t know it until you have the horse home, and your check has been long-ago cashed. 5. Buy on Impulse Don't buy the first horse or the 15th horse you look at. Instead, go back at least twice to try the horse out, then go back and try him out again, and ask lots of questions. Ask the seller, the barn help, the kid taking lessons at the barn about the horse. Hang out for awhile if it's a public barn. Ask to lead the horse around and groom him. Pickup his feet if the owner says it's okay, and if they deny you that, thank them politely and walk away. Even if the horse is exactly the color you want and looks at you with loving adoration while resting his chin on you shoulder. Walk away. Now. Look at other horses besides the one you think you want and make comparisons, make a list and check it twice—pros and cons. Get help from a trainer as to suitability of the horse for what you want to do. Get a veterinarian to check the horse’s soundness and health. 6.Take a FREE horse. So what if he's not perfect, he's free! Free is not the best price. Usually a free horse has some reason for not having a price tag. Sure, they exist, but look long and hard before jumping in, and remember, your largest investment is not the initial outlay of cash. Oh no, it is not. You still have tack to buy, feed to purchase, lessons to invest in, and Feed. Don't think the price of feed today will remain the same next year. It always, always, always increases; bank on it. An unsound free horse that you can't ride costs the same to keep as a sound horse that you paid for. Get the history, the reason for him being free and get a vet check and trainer's help. 7. Buy a Horse to Breed Please. If you are a beginner, don’t even go here. Babies of any variety are cute, but if you don't know how a horse thinks, what makes him react and why, don't even think about it. There are too many horses in the US right now and breeding by someone who is not experienced is a crime in my opinion. If you want a horse, buy one, an older one to start with, so you can see what you're getting into. 8. Buy “Too Much Horse”. Buy the horse you can ride today. Not in a year, or a month, but today. Don’t think the high-stepping, high-headed pretty one with the spots and long mane is the best one for you because he looks like he’s got ‘spirit’. Buy the horse you feel comfortable with. Even if he is old and ugly. Especially if he's old and experienced. 9. Buy a "Pretty" Horse of a Particular Color Pretty is as pretty does. Beginners love spots, palominos, buckskins and blacks. When buying a car, “You don’t drive the paint” and with horses, you don’t ride the color. Color truly is the last thing of importance. Instead, buy a horse you can ride. Today. See number 8, above. 10. Forget to Consider the Time and Expense of Horse Care Horse ownership is not to be taken lightly. Horses don’t stop eating and drinking on the weekend when you want to go away or in the winter when you can’t ride without freezing your toes off. The expenses don’t stop because you want new shoes for yourself, or because you've lost your job. Be honest about the time and money you are able to spend on a horse. 11. (I know, I said 10, but this is the grand daddy of all) DO NOT Buy A Horse Without Professional Guidance!! This one is the most important because a pro will guide you toward what you need, not what you think you want. Pretty important stuff, that. Be sure and have EXPERT (not your neighbor, not your best friend, not your dog trainer) help choose the right horse for you. This person should be a trainer and riding instructor. They should have experience and references to share proving they have the capability, knowledge and expertise to Match Horses and People. Once you both agree, be sure and get a pre-puchase exam done by a Veterinarian. Know that there are no perfect horses, but there are many who come pretty darn close. And remember, it costs the same to feed a lame, unsound, unrideable horse as it does to feed a sound, sane, riding horse. Fall in love with the right horse that makes your horse-ownership experience a good one that is full of fun and safety! Happy Trails! ~Tanya Fire Season is here. Are you ready? If evacuating your horse becomes necessary, you'll be relieved to have everything organized and ready. Here's the short list of what to have prepared ahead of time. Have your paperwork with you or in a safe place away from your home, including: Registration papers, Brand Inspection, and insurance policy number if horse is insured. Pictures of both sides of your horse are good to have in that packet also. Remember, your Brand Inspection card is your proof of ownership, do not leave it at home. * Be sure your horses are halter-broke, leads and ties. * Train your horses to load onto a trailer on command. * Always have a backup plan in case a trailer is not able to travel your road; hiking out or leading from your vehicle works. Call Animal Control and Animal Rescue Units will be dispatched to you. Animal Control 303-271-0211 * Do not turn your horse loose thinking he'll be able to outrun the smoke or fire. He can't. If you can get out, take him with you. If you don't have a trailer, call for help--numbers are listed below. At time of evacuation, have your horses haltered with identification attached that gives their name and age, your name, your vet's name and both phone numbers. A piece of paper inside a baggie and taped to the halter works, as does duct tape marked with a Sharpie pen or, you may even write directly on the halter. An evacuation team, such as Front Range Animal Evacuation Team (FRAET) or Horse Evacuation Assistance Team (HEAT), may need to enter the fire zone and pick up your animals in the event of the fire being too close and too dangerous for you to get home. It is important that the Animal Control office in your county knows to send the teams to your home, so call them and give them your address, your phone number, the number and kind of animals you have to be rescued. The horses will be taken to Jefferson county Fairgrounds in most instances and if that is not the case, you will be informed when you contact your local Animal Control Office. • Jefferson County Animal Control 303- 271-5070 • On weekends, the Sheriff number for Animal Control 303-271-0211 (Call this number if you need help evacuating your livestock. FRAET, HEAT, and other Animal Rescue units will be dispatched through Animal Control.) We can pick up any livestock. Call only if you want help evacuating. • Clear Creek County Animal Control 303- 569-3251 ext 398 • Park County Animal Control 303-816-0732 Here's to wishing all a safe and happy summer! ~Tanya Turns out that New Mexico has applied for the first US Horse Meat Slaughterhouse. New Mexico firm applies for first horse meat slaughterhouse
Oh joy. Now, we can kill them and eat them, and hey, if you're into a new business plan, you can make money on the whole process too! Here is what I propose: Add dogs and cats to the measure, and let's start eating them too, shall we? After all, people are starving, and the carcasses of our once-beloved animals are FOOD! Makes me sick. At least the state's attorney general has half a brain. From the article above, < "...though the state’s attorney general said he opposes the application from a company in Roswell, calling it “a terrible idea.” “Such a practice, while not illegal, is certainly abhorrent to public sentiment, and I strongly suggest it be abandoned,” said Attorney General Gary King. “I come from a ranching family, but processing horses for food was never part of the plan for raising livestock. Horses are different and should be treated differently.”> Humans have a way to justify anything they want to. As long as it is okay to kill animals, engage in war, release people who abuse any other being... As long as we as a species continue to take what we want when we want, slaughtering horses will happen. For the meat eaters, what is the difference of eating a horse or a dog? Many nations do that, it is accepted. In my opinion, no difference in killing any animal. Killing is killing. Eat the carcass, or not. I personally can not stand the thought of any of these barbaric actions. Alternative? Govern how many animals are bred and which ones. Allow only a certain number to be bred, and choose the best animal, not the best color or best head. Be conscientious and thoughtful in the decision to breed. Monitor the number and go by the rules of Supply and Demand. Europe already does this. They buy their 'Edible Horses", their Pony Medallions" --from us, here in the US. Really? My horse, my beloved friend, my partner, (Tchaiko, Luke, or Gazahna) is no longer ride-able, so I send him to a slaughter house so that somebody can savor the taste of their flesh on a plate??? No. As our horses age or suffer injuries that no longer allow them to be ridden, take care of them, and if needed, by offering euthanasia. Castrate wild stallions to keep the population down or implant them with hormones so they can not reproduce. Supply and demand, people. There are far more cats and dogs being neglected, tossed to the side of the road, starved and dropped off in shelters. Let's start eating them! We already kill them, why not. There is my opinion. I am totally and unequivocally against slaughter and against EATING them for God's sake, it flat out sick to me, but like I said in the beginning, that is my opinion. ~Tanya Welcome! As astounding as this is, I have little to write about except to invite anyone interested to a Trailer Loading Demonstration. Hopefully, folks can learn a few different methods of loading their own horse and we can all be ready for any emergency. This year, the fire season has begun early and with a viciousness unequal to past years. Be ready!
FREE Trailer Loading Demonstration How to load Horses and Donkeys What: A demonstration of various methods to train your horse or donkey to load into a trailer. A special thank you to Pat and Laura at Bridlewood for the use of their facility!This is not a clinic. I will show you at least 5 different ways to load a horse and methods to train your horse. Ross Keller, director of Longhopes Donkey Shelter has agreed to come demo how to load donkeys, how donkeys best respond to loading and whatever else we need to know about the longears, Thank you, Ross! When: APRIL 21, 2012 1PM Demo should last approximately 2 hours. No rain date as we will be in the indoor arena. Where: Bridlewood Stables, Hwy 73 across from the woodcarver, next to Flying J Open Space. Who:Tanya Buck, presenting Trailer Loading Horses www.TanyaBuck.com , Ross Keller presenting Trailer Loading Donkeys RSVP: By the 20th, please. PM here or email me at [email protected] or call 303 579 5401 Cost:Nothing, nada, zip, zero, no charge. Donations to the Colorado Horse Food Bank, Zuma Horse Rescue or Longhopes Donkey Shelter (or choose your own) will be accepted if you feel you must pay. DO NOT BRING any Horses or Donkeys No Dogs please. Hope to see you there! ~Tanya
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