Ivory Pal's future was bleak. The trainers had tried all the "traditional" Tennessee Walking Horse training techniques - the whips, the stacked shoes. Nothing worked, not even when his rider angrily whipped his head to get his attention.
Author Cindy McCauley with Ivory Pal
The inspirational story of Ivory Pal tells how a remarkable trainer, Rafael Valle, won the heart and cooperation of a beautiful Palomino that had been inhumanely abused.
© 2012 by Cheri Prill Photography
Try as they might, the trainers could not get Ivory Pal to comply. What would become of this show horse reject? In her book, CIndy McCauley tells a story of a trainer and a horse that you will not want to miss.
~ Robert M. Miller, D.V.M. ~ Internationally respected equine veterinarian responsible for developing the "imprint method" of training foals. - Author, educator and one of the pioneers of natural horsemanship.
"The Tennessee Walking Horse is a remarkable breed. Unfortunately, human greed, ego, and ignorance have led to terrible abuses of these horses. Of course, abuses exist in many show horse disciplines, but this one is especially painful to the horse. I'm so pleased to see an increasing number of Tennessee Walking Horse owners abandoning these inhumane and unnecessary methods. This book, about Rafael and his stallion, Ivory Pal, heartened me."
In the spirit of the holiday season, ten percent of the profits from the sale of Ivory Pal: Born to Fly Higher ~ Beyond the Blue Ribbons, between now and Christmas will be donated to Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary, founded by Melanie Sue Bowles and her husband Jim.
To order this compelling, beautifully photographed account of Ivory Pal's and Rafael Valle's journey together, go to www.ivorypalbook.com. A perfect Christmas gift for horse lovers of all ages - only $16.95 plus shipping and handling.