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My Mezeppa - True to Barn Life

By Debi Katsmar

"Randall Hurst is a very unique horse trainer, one like you may never meet again. Challenged by a disability since birth, she lives in her own self-contained world of routine and familiarity. But on the day that Randi's colt, Mezeppa is born, it marks the turning point where both her and her companions are confronted with many frightening new challenges."

My  Mezeppa is an intriguing book, like so many other horse stories, but yet so different. The above caption is the description on the outside of the cover to tell about the book's story line. It doesn't do it justice. 

Anticipating a quirky horse tale about the heroics of a horse, I was immediately taken in by the unique and descriptive characters and the evolving story in My Mezeppa. The characters could quite easily be identified with so many "barn-folk", yet the addition of some glamour, and some very true reality, made this book a joy to read. I think every adult that loves horses can relate to this book and the tale it tells in one way or another. I found myself several times comparing situations to that of something similar here on our farm.

Cheryl Bruder did an excellent job in writing this story. I can hardly wait to read more from this author. Her ability to make it real worked for me. My only problem with the book - I really didn't want it to end. I wanted to read more - maybe a sequel?

Cheryl Bruder is a newly published Canadian author, who grew up in Southern Ontario. She has always had a passion for writing and has an immense emotional attachment to horses. Cheryl has ridden and worked with horses for most of her life. 

Cheryl will be at this years Can Am in London. $1.00 from each book sold of My Mezeppa will be donated to CARD of Toronto. Meet the Author at her booth March 19, 20 & 21 and get your copy signed. www.mymezeppa.ca