Mini Horse, Mighty Hope, Debbie GarciaBengochea
Mini Horse, Mighty Hope, Debbie GarciaBengochea
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Mini Horse, Mighty Hope
How a Herd of Miniature Horses Provides Comfort and Healing

Author: Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, Peggy Frezon

Narrator: Angie Hickman

Unabridged: 5 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/19/2021

Synopsis

Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal.

Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more. Along the way, you'll also get to know the founder of Gentle Carousel as she shares how the love of these marvelous little creatures has helped her navigate her own struggles and challenges.

Perfect for animal lovers, people who enjoy true stories of healing, and anyone who has undergone trials and longs for hope.

About Debbie Garcia-Bengochea

Debbie Garcia-Bengochea is cofounder with her husband, Jorge, of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, a ministry of love that brings hope and healing to those who have undergone traumatic events or are struggling with sickness, hardship, anxiety, and more. The charity's miniature horses interact with an estimated 25,000 people all over the country each year, including the survivors of and first responders to mass shootings at Newtown, Connecticut; Charleston, South Carolina; and Orlando, Florida. One of their horses was named one of history's ten most courageous animals by Time magazine and declared the Most Heroic Pet in America by AARP. Debbie and Jorge live in Florida.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Clare on September 19, 2022

This is an exceptional memoir and horse fact book combined. A small herd of miniature horses began to be therapy horses by their owners helping an ill neighbour. From this, the little farm expanded to a non-profit called Gentle Carousel, which brings highly trained and home-bred mini horses in to ho......more

Goodreads review by Witch-at-Heart on December 27, 2021

This book is absolutely amazing! I was crying most of the read it was so incredibly inspiring. Such an amazing service these horses provide too so many hurting people that are of all ages and ailments. The young and old, sick or grieving, even those suffering from traumatic experiences. I had no ide......more

Goodreads review by This Animal on November 21, 2021

Mini Horses, Mighty Hope is an exquisitely poignant book that quickly brings readers to tears of empathy with stories of the surprising ways Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses bring comfort, hope, and healing to people experiencing life’s most difficult challenges. The book introduces you to each of the......more

Goodreads review by Della on January 02, 2022

Loved this book! These mini horses are a great comfort to so many, including their wonderful owners Jorge and Debbie. Wonderful therapy animals!......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on May 16, 2022

I’ve followed Gentle Carousel for a while now on Facebook but I never really knew the backstory as to how the organization was created and where all they’ve travelled to over the years. Most of the stories will move you to tears. The difference that these little horses make in peoples lives is incre......more

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