NEW BOOKS
If you are a woman who loves horses, if you love a woman who loves horses, if you are the parent of a girl or the child of a woman who loves horses—this is for you. Karin Winegar does the deepest dive yet into the nature of horse craziness, that incurable attraction and joy so many of us feel in the presence of horses.
Why are girls and women so very often horse lovers? Who are we, this subset of female humans: risk takers, romantics, independents, all this or something else?
“Horse Lovers” untangles the roots of female horse craziness, sizes it up, assesses its causes and effects. This book explores in depth who we are and why we feel and do what we do. It is a trail of exaltations, adventures and inquiries. It is about a colorful worldwide culture, about vivid lives and about a unique form of love.
“Horse Lovers” is available now!
Reader reactions:
"Regardless of sport, Karin’s story exemplifies the joys and struggles of passionate women who follow their dreams. It is brilliant and tightly written where every word, every comma, every quote counts!"
Barbara R.
"I sat down and read it last night in one sitting and didn't go to bed a little before midnight, I read the whole thing in one sitting and absolutely love it. You did such a great job. I will be ordering more books for more friends cause I think everybody needs to read this."
Jane S.
"If you know a horsewoman, are married to one, have a woman in your life who rides, have a sister or a daughter who rides, or have a friend who's horse crazy, BUY THIS BOOK for them! It's a great read! HORSE LOVERS, Unpacking the Female Fascination by Karin Winegar, is a non-fictional account of Karin's early obsession with horses and her witty and intelligent life-long love affair with horses, riding and writing. The book cover is illustrated by Donna Howell-Sickles. I loved reading the book, know many of the characters in ink and know first hand about Karin's passion for the sport and enjoyed her narration."
William E.
"It's a book so full of heart and perfect sentences that I want to give it to everyone."
Gayle W.
"Few people write better than Karin does, but she's also called out the heart of the issue--of the love that we crave to give and receive with horses. It's flashed me back on the wonderful aspects of our childhood.I spent this morning in my pajamas, reading the first 35 pages of the book and cried three times. The writing is of course perfection."
Gayle W.
"I specially loved 'Following a Cloud' and 'All the Fun of War' chapters -- to write fear is so much a part of passion and you embrace it so well within moments in each chapter."
Barbara R.
"At times, this writing seems like poetry."
Stan S.
Recent appearances:
Book launch at St. Croix Saddlery, 310 Stillwater Rd, Willernie, MN, 55115
(651) 426-0831
“Horse Lovers” is available for purchase at the St. Croix Saddlery.
Upcoming appearances:
February 2025
Horse Country Store, Warrenton, Virginia
April 2025
Minnesota Horse Expo at Canterbury Downs, Shakopee, Minnesota