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Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all 27 stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes!
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It is my honor to host the amazing Robin Lee Hatcher. We met over 16 years ago at a conference when she keynoted a conference.
I’ve always admired Robin’s work and faith. It’s an honor to be her friend.
Here’s a brief summary of her book:
When Ashley Showalter and Ben Henning meet on Ashley’s horse rescue farm, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Both were raised by single moms. Both want to help where they see a need. And both work with horses in the Boise valley. Ben needs Ashley’s help and expertise after starting an equine therapy barn on his great-great grandfather’s farm—and the more time they spend together, both Ashley and Ben have the feeling that there could be something more between them.
And now, let’s hear from Robin.
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Equine Therapy Works by Robin Lee Hatcher
When I began work on the second book in my Legacy of Faith series, Cross My Heart, I knew immediately that horses were going to be at the core of the story.
With one of my granddaughter’s
mustangs in training
I’ve been a lover of horses all of my life, and I passed that love along to my daughters and others in my family.
In fact, my oldest granddaughter, Shayla, has been involved in equine rescue in addition to the training of mustangs in order to help them find homes once off the range.
I don’t remember how many years ago that I first heard about equine therapy, but there was never a moment of doubt in my mind that being with horses can heal deep wounds in our hearts or that rescuing horses that have been abused is the right thing to do.
But, of course, research was required. And for a horse lover, this kind of research was like a vacation.
When I began work on my book, I thought the therapy and the rescue aspects were two separate activities. But research at an area equine therapy program (Ride for Joy) pointed me in the direction of an amazing program in Oregon, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch.
Stables at Ride for Joy
At Crystal Peaks, they both rescue horses, giving them forever homes, and give young people a place to heal through contact with horses. I highly recommend Kim Meeder’s book, Hope Rising. (She’s written more, but I would start with that one.)
Equine therapy is used in a number of ways. It’s used for those recovering from addictions. It’s used with prisoners.
Indoor arena, Ride for Joy
It’s used with veterans. It’s used with those with physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy. It’s used with children suffering emotional trauma.
Sometimes the therapy takes the form of riding. Sometimes it is simply sitting with a horse and staring into its eyes. Whatever type, it makes a difference.
Equine therapy programs exist around the country.
If you like to be around horses and to help people, I would encourage you to see if there is a program in your area and to volunteer if possible.
Thanks so much for hosting me, Rachel. Happy hunting, all!
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BOOK BLURB
Can two broken paths lead toward God’s redemption?
When Ashley Showalter and Ben Henning meet on Ashley’s horse rescue farm, they quickly discover how much they have in common. Both were raised by single moms. Both want to help where they see a need. And both work with horses in the Boise valley. Ben needs Ashley’s help and expertise after starting an equine therapy barn on his great-great grandfather’s farm—and the more time they spend together, both Ashley and Ben have the feeling that there could be something more between them.
They also carry the burden of past experiences that may drive them apart if the truth is ever revealed. Ben is a recovering alcoholic with five years of sobriety behind him, while Ashley’s brother is an opioid addict residing in court-ordered rehab. Holding fast to the belief that addicts can never be cured, Ashley has promised herself she will never walk knowingly into the chaos created by addiction. Ben knows that with God, all things are possible—but will Ashley find it within herself to give love a chance? Or will her brother’s mistakes and the pain of her past jeopardize her future with Ben?
Cross My Heart threads together a contemporary love story with the heartwarming tale of Ben’s great-great-grandfather, Andrew Henning—reminding us that God’s Word is timeless and that His promises are new every morning.
BIO
Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of 80 novels and novellas with over five million copies of her books in print.
She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA® Award, Christy Award, Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award, and she is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America®.
When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning.
A mother and grandmother, Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog and a persnickety tuxedo cat.
Here’s the Stop #25 Skinny:
You can order Robin’s book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD, or at your local bookstore! :
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Clue to Write Down:
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The Next Stop on the Loop:
Robin Lee Hatcher’s site and Stop 26! Good luck!
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But wait! Before you go, I’m offering THE MEMORY HOUSE to two lucky winners.
All you have to do is sign up to get my e-newsletter (look right) or note that you’re already a subscriber in the comments. Additional points to those who follow me as an author on Goodreads or on Instagram! (USA only)
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