Horse Hugging Therapy and Winner of Tammy Barley's newest novel

When Tammy Barley asked me to hug a horse while on the 7-day Dude Ranch trip I won from her, I giggled and agreed. The last giggle was on me, though.

While riding--and hugging--these magnificent creations of Almighty God, I realized why people so easily give their hearts to them.

They each have their own personalities, every one a mixture of endearment and orneriness. Sound like anyone, or everyone, you know?






Here are a few of my favorite moments of horse hugging therapy from last week's trip to Deer Valley Ranch in Nathrop, Colorado, aka Paradise...

Thank you, Tammy, for the opportunity to take this trip. We had no idea how empty we'd become until we got away from our lives and allowed God to fill us up with His beauty. If not for your generosity, we couldn't have afforded this trip, my dear. My heart overflows with gratitude to you and Jesus, for all the horse huggin' we got to do!

And now, to announce the winnner of Tammy's newest release, Hope's Promise, a splendidly woven story from the old west brimming with hope, horses and love-filled hearts...

Terry Tiffany

Congratulations, Terri!!! I will let Tammy know you won; she'll be as pleased as a rancher with a new Thoroughbred!
Thanks to all who joined Tammy last week for this contest and review of her bright new novel. To purchase either of her books or find out more about her, please go to http://www.tammybarley.com/


I will post more pictures of our trip--as well as share with you a few miracles the Lord gave us--in days to come. See y'all soon! Love, Jen