Zen and Horses: Lessons from a Year of Riding

The first-ever book to address the spiritual side of horsemanshipThis unique book combines the universal appeal of horses with the increasingly popular Zen Buddhist philosophy. Intelligent and beautifully written, Zen and Horses is the personal narrative of Ingrid Soren, a yoga teacher and student of Zen who took up horseback riding, only to discover that it opened up a new passion and a new way to tap into her spiritual side. As so many people have experienced, Soren's heart was captured by the quiet wisdom and majesty of the horses she rode. Each horse taught her a new lesson, and she intuitively believed that the Zen word she had done could, and must, be applied to her equestrian education. The two disciplines informed and augmented one another, and this concept is illuminated in Zen and Horses through 25 intriguing personal stories. Inspiring and enlightening, Zen and Horses confirms that horseback riding is indeed a spiritual journey.