Horse Sense for Couples

By Susan Holley

The use of horses in this book is for the sole purpose of analogy for human relationships. Horses are also my exercise, my fun, and my passion. The stories of the horses and humans are metaphorical to help teach couples better communication toward improved relationships.One day I was in Rhonda's barn, minding my own business, eating a taco on a lunch break when it happened. There were three stallions, 2 geldings and a colt in the barn, with me sitting in the breezeway when someone walked by with a mare. Dewey, one of the stallions, called out with a little whinny to the mare. However, even though it was under his breath (like a: "huh, huh, huh" sound), his whole body shook, his neck arched up as his ears pointed at his intended interest. As I watched and the mare turned the corner Dewey became obviously aroused. He grew longer, and longer, and longer until he was so long that the tip of him touched the shavings on the stall floor. I was so amazed that I put my taco down (risky behavior with cats around), flew out of the barn and exclaimed to Rhonda (who was already saddling up the mare): "Hey, now I know where they got the phrase 'Hung like a horse'!" As I relayed the story, she replied: "Are you talking about Dewey? Oh, he's ridiculous." Since his stature is not quite as tall as the other stallions, it makes him seem even larger in other areas.The very next week a client complained to me how annoying it was that every time she nuzzled toward her husband in attempts to cuddle him, the interaction would always translate to sex for him. When I told her my "Dewey Story" she said with an understanding gleam in her eye: "I want to come out to the barn to see what you see." The idea for equine-assisted groups for women (followed by couples) was born.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1660834740
• ISBN13: 9781660834747
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"