Give Me Mountains for My Horses: Journeys of a Backcountry Horseman

by Tom Reed

A proud life-long Westerner, Thomas Reed has been surrounded by horses since before he can remember, and his unabashed admiration of those majestic creatures echoes on every page of his memoir, Give Me Mountains for My Horses. At once lyrical and captivating, absorbing and adventurous, Reed’s recollections of some of his most intimate moments with these animals will entrance riders and non-riders alike, with their sophistication and relatability.Many of stories found within Give Me Mountains for My Horses feature unforgettable horses in the scenic splendor of the American West, specifically the Greater Yellowstone backcountry. Here, readers will meet Lad, a large stallion whose sheer beauty outstrips all comparison and draws admiration from all who encounter him. There is Hank, a white stallion whose lean muscle and sturdy hid make him an incomparable ride. And follow Jade, a tried-and-true “mountain lady” of the highest degree who has an uncanny ability to correctly follow lost trails.These three and dozens of other equines round out the cast of Reed’s unforgettable tales of buying and selling horses, mishaps while on the trail, and falling in love every day with beautiful animals. Elegant and entrancing, Give Me Mountains for My Horses will transport readers and leave them hungry for more.

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 15, 2006

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Reviews

[Stormrider · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great memoir of horses, hunting and the wild country of northern Wyoming. The author's love of horses, dogs, hunting and wild country resonated with me as I fully understood his passion for horses, dogs, and lonely trails. I gave up hunting after my first combat tour in Viet Nam and have no wish to kill any of God's critters unless absolutely necessary. My reticence to killing does not extend to humanity especially our Moslem enemies. The conversational writing style made for an enjoyable and relaxing read. One gets the feeling that the adventures and travels the author recounts are soon to be things of the past in a world growing more crowded, vulgar and chaotic. There is less and less room for folks that love freedom and wild country. Horses represent those values of freedom and independence that shaped this once great country and there is less and less room for them too.

[Sasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and poignant. Horses are in my blood, and I still feel wonder for the natural world. I could feel that peace and soulfulness in these stories.

[Carol Jakubowski Delisi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although he talks of hunting, and I'm not a hunter, the focus is on horses, wild lands and wildlife. Such a beautiful book I was sad when I got the last page.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the book Sen. Enzi read from on the Senate floor when he was speaking about Sen. Thomas' passing.

I immediately bought it.