Love & Rules: Life Lessons Learned with Horses

by Lee McLean

From Lee McLean, the much-anticipated follow-up to her multiple best-selling novel, Horse Woman. 'Love & Rules' is a collection of essays by master horsewoman Lee McLean that covers the spectrum of love, fear, winning, loss, leadership, ageing, growth, illness and recovery — all through the medium of horsemanship. A stroke survivor, horse trainer, and best-selling author, Lee McLean has a legion of faithful followers on Facebook, a national equine magazine column, and appears at events from small-town horse shows to sidesaddle racing at the Calgary Stampede.PRAISE FOR LOVE & RULES

“Down-to-earth with a heartfelt sense of humour, Lee’s rich writing blends her common sense with clarity.” — Tom Bews, Five-time Canadian Champion All-Around Cowboy

“Brave, honest and intentional. Will tug at your heart from every direction.” — Gail Greenough, Former World Show Jumping Champion

“A wonderful storyteller with an art for seeing the bigger picture. Lee uncovers some beautiful truth.” — Amber Marshall, Award-winning Actor & Star of Heartland

“A feast for the soul, and a powerful glimpse into the world of real ranchers and horse people. Lee is indeed the ‘Boss Hoss’ and this book is a treasure.” — Ingo Neuhaus, Award-winning Hollywood Actor & Producer

“You feel like you’re sitting with your best friend. Lee’s willingness to be vulnerable will open your heart and inspire you to keep going for your dreams, in life and with horses.” — Barbra Schulte, Author, High-Performance Coach & Cutting Horse Trainer

“An inspiring and courageous account of life and love. So many lessons that every reader will relate to. A reminder that we can make dreams come true!” — Nancy Southern, Business Leader & EVP of Spruce Meadows

341 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2023

Reviews

[Sally Winterton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Lee McLean shares her insights of training, riding, and living well. In Love and Rules Lee shares her journal entries amassed over close to a half century. Great stories of horses’ progress from green broke to well prepared to face the challenges of working with a rider. Lee includes a few recipes for horse and people treats as well. Always positive, poignant, and often with humor, Lee helps us riders of all ages keep moving along.

Though primarily written for horse people, certainly an interesting read for non horse or those who dream of horses.

[Debi Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational, touching, and full of great insight. Even if you don't understand horses you will understand the person. You will also see yourself.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so enjoyed this collection of stories and musings. I always feel inspired to do better with my horses, and to take a moment and just enjoy the life I have, when I read Lee's writings.