Ivory Pal; Born to Fly Higher ~ beyond the blue ribbons is the true story of one show horse "reject" whose fate took a U-turn when he was discovered by his soon-to-be partner.
Ivory Pal and author Cindy MacCauley
Ivory Pal makes a strong statement in supporting horse protection, not only for Tennessee Walking horses that have been abused, but also proceeds from the book benefit horse sanctuaries.
© 2013 by Cheri Prill
This Tennessee Walking Horse stallion had simply shut down after being subjected to the "traditional" TWH performance training methods. The development of trust and mutual respect provides the backdrop for this story and this palomino's success.
While the book reflects one horse's story and the bond with his human, it serves as an ideal springboard for a discussion on ethical horse training and care. Both young and adult readers have shared enthusiastic and positive reviews regarding Ivory Pal: Born to Fly Higher's message.
"Ivory Pal is a wonderful book for all those who consider themselves 'horse lovers.' It is particularly attractive for younger readers who are developing a love and appreciation for these beautiful four-legged historical companions of mankind. . . Ivory Pal makes a very strong statement in supporting those of us who are now battling in the horse protection arena trying to stop the vicious cruel soring practices which are still widely inflicted on the beautiful Tennessee Walking Horses in the show arenas. . . "
~Joseph Tydings, former US Senator from Maryland, Father of the American Horse Protection Act (1970) and member of the last Horse Cavalry - WWII
Author Cindy McCauley has committed to benefiting horse rescues, many which have seen the ramifications of sored, starved, abandoned or abused horses.
From November 2012 to the present, the sale of Ivory Pal: Born to Fly Higher ~ beyond the blue ribbons with a matching contribution from McCauley has resulted in the donation of $600 to these four rescues: Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary (Lincolnton, GA); Beauty's Haven Equine Rescue (Morriston, FL); Last Chance Corral (Athens, OH); Horse Haven of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN).
Donations continue through August for Horse Haven of Tennessee.
This full-color book with photographs by Cheri Prill is available online at Amazon.com or Ivory Pal Book Store