She Flies Without Wings

How Horses Touch a Woman's Soul.

This is the first book to explore and exalt the magical kinship between women and horses. Written by an internationally recognised horsewoman, examining all stages of a woman's life, 'She Flies Without Wings' draws from myth and literature, the author's personal experiences and interviews with countless women, to celebrate this unique, powerful, and joyous relationship.

Here we learn, through women's deeply personal stories, how horses enrich our lives and connect us to nature. And we see how, for thousands of years, the deep kinship between women and horses has connected us to our most intimate feelings of delight, provided us with insights into how to make decisions and solve problems, and set us astride the natural world. It has set our creativity free.

From the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer to the classic writings of Beryl Markham, from the compelling fiction of Jane Austen to the respectful horse songs of Native Americans and folk tales from around the world, this book draws from great literature and myth to encompass a broad spectrum of beliefs and perspectives - and creates a true celebration of speed and air, and the spectacular animal that connects us with both.

Filled with moving lessons - about sensuality, commitment, power, nurturance, and spirituality - women riders have known for centuries, written with a loving hand by an expert equestrian, 'She Flies Without Wings' is an eloquent paean to a pairing that enlivened history, inspired literature, and continues to enchant us all.