Horse Books Quotes

“Any real, beautiful thing in this world shouldn't be tamed or claimed or broken. It should be allowed to be, worked with, not against, appreciated. Don't be afraid of the wild she has left. It makes her special." - Cowboy McKennon Kelly to Cowgirl in Training Devon Brooke.”
― Carly Kade, In The Reins

“Any real, beautiful thing in this world shouldn't be tamed or claimed or broken. It should be allowed to be, worked with, not against, appreciated. Don't be afraid of the wild she has left. It makes her special.”
― Carly Kade, In The Reins

“Could I be jealous of the way he was touching my horse? Yep ... I was.”
― Carly Kade, In The Reins

“I was disappointed when she suddenly looked away, bashful. It surprised me. Madison occurred to me as so cool and confident. This was her private space though, likely the place she was most herself, no facade, no way she had to be, just a girl with her horses. This was not the kind of place or girl that rodeo boys got to be in or near. Yet here I was, standing toe-to-toe with the goddess in her most private of cowgirl places.”
― Carly Kade, Cowboy Away

“She'll never be all the way tame, just the way she's made ... sorta like you, I imagine.”
― Carly Kade, In The Reins

“Horses ... horses made me happy, complete. Then and there in the middle of some state, in a wild state of being, I vowed I would own a horse again.”
― Carly Kade, In The Reins

“Opening the lid, I looked down at the gleaming belt buckle and rubbed my thumb over the engraved word 'Champion'. Realizing that right then I actually felt like one, I dropped my knee in the dirt, pulled my cowboy hat from my head, put it to my chest, raised a hand to my forehead and thanked the heavens for a job well done, a clean, safe ride and for the woman waiting for me in the stands.”
― Carly Kade, Cowboy Away

“Life isn't convenient, Devon. It's rather messy. It's a series of emotions tied together on this tightrope we walk with others. People don't always have the same thoughts or paths or shared aspirations. Sometimes the best things we can do are to just wait ... or listen ... or look for signs. Wait for him. He will return.”
― Carly Kade, Cowboy Away

“I don't usually drink alcohol around my horses. They are all the buzz I need," she said, eyeing me carefully.”
― Carly Kade, Cowboy Away

“I’m just trying to understand the rider, so I can better deal with the horse.”
― Rae Knightly, Ben Archer and the Star Rider

“Being present and grounded requires an intentional honoring of what's actually available–– right here, right now. Nothing more. Nothing less.”
― Kim Hallin, Horse Wisdom: Life Lessons For Humanity

“Success is like a wild horse. If you do not know how to handle it, it will throw you off and look for another rider who can handle it well.” – Ajith Kumar”
― Ajith Kumara