"Watching Over My-Girl" chronicles the life of an equestrian as seen through the eyes of her first horse, and revolves around actual events and experiences. The story tells of the bond between the author and "Amber," an orphaned foal that was rescued during a bitter snow storm by Ms.Porter when a young girl. The pair would grow up together and seldom be separated over the course of twenty some years. The beloved horse passes away but years later returns to earth and rejoins her mistress. Unsure of herself "Amber" questions the reason for her return and struggles with the limitations of her ethereal existence. Once accepting of what she can and can't do she learns to appreciate her newly acquired abilities and diligently "watches over" her former mistress. Protecting an extremely

In this must have horse taming guide, "Mikey" (Ms. Mustang) Porter,author of "Eyes With Fire" and acclaimed horse trainer shares the secrets of her horse training success. With this instruction,even the most novice horse trainer can become proficient in the taming of the free roaming or pasture wild horse. Beginner and experienced horse trainers will acquire the knowledge of how to best deal with the habitual fears and natural instincts wild horses possess in order to survive on their own. Central to this learning experience is "Mikey's" focus on gaining the trust and respect of the free spirited equine through patience and a proven taming regime that results in progressive accomplishments. Ultimately this comprehensive taming guide will have you interacting with your horse with confidence, satisfaction, and pride. "Mikey" is adamant in her conviction that it is absolutely crucial the wild horse be tamed before any formal training takes place. Emphasis is placed on the use of an "advance and retreat" method that reduces the equines anxiety, plus a "more than one way" approach that offers substitute techniques for working with more difficult horses. Easy to follow lessons offer step-by-step instructions, a list of supplies needed and how they are used. Progress milestones are given so the new trainer will know what to expect from their horse in each lesson. This book covers in detail the many aspects in the taming of a wild horse; feeding, approaching, touching, grooming,tying, leading, lifting of feet,trailer loading, and advice for working with the horse that develops issues with learning a lesson "Mikey" has brilliantly consolidated her lifelong experiences of training horses into this essential taming guide that should be the first book purchased by any horse trainer. Lessons in this book will establish a sound foundation for future training and precondition any horse for a successful first mount-up.

Become enlightened about the spirit of the wild horse with this riveting true story of Zima on her path to domestication, and discover how this remakable Mustang evolved into a seasoned performer and award winning competitor. "Mikey" shares her prose in a colorful and candid style that evokes the emotions of the reader as they form a bond with horse and trainer on this spetacular journey. A desire for ownership of the wild horse is sparked by the legendary mystique surounding this animal, and places many at the mercy of naive owners who don't understand what "wild" truly entails. This story relates this trainers' experiences with some of the "wild ones" she has faced, and tells of how the Mustang is driven by its wild psyche to avoid humans with a resolve that is as staunch as the determination fo the horse lover who yearns to win its trust.

Become enlightened about the spirit of the wild horse with this riveting true story of Zima on her path to domestication, and discover how this remarkable Mustang evolved into a seasoned performer and award winning competitior. "Mikey" shares her prose in a colorful and candid style that evokes the emotions of the reader as they form a bond with horse and trainer on this spectacular journey. A desire for ownership of the wild horse is sparked by the legendary mystique surrounding this animal, and places many at the mercy of naive owners who don't understand what "wild" truly entails. This story relates this trainers' experiences with some of the "wild ones" she has faced, and tells of how the Mustang is driven by its wild psyche to avoid humans with a resolve that is as staunch as the determination fo the horse lover who yearns to win its trust.