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Joy Richardson

 ~Voice for the Horse  ~ has had great support from people in the Lower Mainland area such as  Joy Richardson, President of the Langley Horse Federation. Joy and many others are supporting us in our endeavours to help create the awareness needed out there today for our horses at risk. Upon hearing about Voice for the Horse, Joy wrote in to us and said "I admire and join your concerns at Voice for the Horse. I will put you at the top of my list for support finding homes for these tragically destined horses". See below to read Joy's profile from her book Joy for Living.

"Joy did not choose her husbands wisely. Like many others new  husbands, who promised to understand and help with their wife's dedication - jealousy of the time spent with the horses was the cause of Joy's marriage breakups - however she fought for independence over incredible odds and triumphed. Joy's beginning, as a daughter of a prominent, horse loving farmer in England, a fine education, service in the WRNS, two husbands, a long standing affair and a penniless immigration to Canada, culminated in her discovery of the American Quarter Horse, and attaining outstanding successes inspite of overwhelming odds. Enriched by outstanding friendships she created many hard won triumphs, but none more than with her greatest partisan Hyline Gentry. "You must write a book!" many hear someone saying. Joy went further and has written her experiences from an exciting, sometimes devasting, but rewarding life.

Thank you Joy,  your words of wisdom that you share will touch the hearts of many, I am sure! You can drop in here and visit Joy's web site at The Joyful Horse Women!

Where is it written that problems must be solved instantly, quickly, or even today? It is for us to determine the nature of the reality of the problem, and begin the journey to solution. In my work with animals, as a communicator, I have noted a trend. That is to say a trend whereby women owners/trainers/caregivers, have the longest strand of DNA for sticking with the problem-solving exercise until there is an answer, a change in behaviour, a cure, especially when using alternative healing modalities.  Until that time, there is dogged determination to finish first, in the ribbons for sure, where it comes to overcoming adversity for the horse. What that takes is not entirely thought through prior to entering into the exercise, but rather the steps present themselves along the way as small wins are made and progress is experienced. Read more