Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: A Thoughtful Guide to Coping With the Loss of a Horse

by Kimberly Gatto

Equestrians from all walks of life—from backyard riders to international competitors—share a common bond when it comes to the loss of a horse, whether it be through death or some other circumstance, such as being forced to sell due to finances. All such losses may cause us great grief. In a profound sense, this book was written for all of us. Beyond the Rainbow Bridge was written to help equestrians (and those close to them) understand, cope with and, eventually, heal from, the loss of a horse. The book covers a variety of topics, *The emotions that characterize the grieving process *Understanding and preparing for euthanasia *Coping with a sudden loss due to accident or illness *Options for burial, cremation, or other methods of disposal *Helping a child cope with losing a horse *How horses deal with the loss of a stablemate *Ideas for memorializing a special horse *Bonding with another horse after a loss. Beyond the Rainbow Bridge is filled with practical advice from professionals such as clinical psychologist and veterinarians, and shares the personal stories of horse folks from backyard riders to famous horse people such as Lynn Palm and John Lyons that will provide comfort in your journey through the healing process. While nothing can alter the pain of losing an equine companion, Beyond the Rainbow Bridge gives affirming and inspiration advice and comfort. It is also a very kind gift for a friend going through a difficult time. 176
6 x 9
Beautiful duotone photos
2005

175 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

About the author

Kimberly Gatto is a professional writer specializing in equestrian and sports books. Her published works to date include three horse-related titles and several athlete biographies. Her work has been included in various publications, including the Blood Horse, the Chronicle of the Horse, the Equine Journal, and Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul. Gatto is an honors graduate of Boston Latin School and Wheaton College. A lifelong rider and horsewoman, she is the proud owner of a lovely off-the-track thoroughbred.

Reviews

[Jackie]

I'm not really sure what I hoped to get from this book. Was that why I didn't find it fulfilling?