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Sid Gustafson

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Sid Gustafson, novelist, veterinarian, equine behaviorist. Sid Gustafson lives in Bozeman, Montana with his children Connor and Nina where he writes, teaches, and practices his natural approach to equine veterinary medicine up and down the Rocky Mountain Front Range.
Sid was born in Montana, as were his children and parents. He grew up in the shadow of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, and frequently travels to New York and California, where he represents the health and welfare of racehorses. " ...more

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Swift Dam novel review by Mary Scriver

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1. Rain:  The set-up begins, the “Water Dream.”
2. Water:  How Swift Dam was built in Blackfeet vision dream country.
3. The Black Bag:  Moon drivers and car sleepers, a demanding son.
4. Spirit:  The story of Spokane, a famous race horse.
5. Pavlov:  Relationship between Bird Oberly, sheriff, and “Fingers” DVM.
6. Luck:  “Mardo” brings in the quilled dog of “Riel Du Pré.” Some will Read more of this blog post »

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	Swift Dam 4.55 avg rating — 20 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dog First Aid 3.36 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Horses They Rode 3.30 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prisoners of Flight 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2003 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Horseracing in America: a novel 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Horse Behavior: The Nature of Horses really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Canine Field Medicine: First Aid for Your Active Dog really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How Wolf Became Dog (The Short Stories of Sid Gustafson Book 2) 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Suspense of Loneliness by Sid Gustafson (Goodreads Author), Vince Darcangelo (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2003 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Canine Field Medicine 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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best talking-animal story, yet. This is an intriguing and exciting novel. I remember when I was first beginning to write someone told me no talking dog stories. Bernardo wins the prize.
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