O.K. Corral Member Publishes Equine-Assisted Novel

Ann Clemons joins the ranks of successful authors among the O.K. Corral membership! Wild Spirits: Running with the Herd tells the story of a seventeen-year-old foster child who lands in the same “corral” as a debilitated mustang stallion rescued by the teen’s foster father. Ann shares the beautiful story of self-discovery and the evolution of a deep relationship between the two protagonists, Elena and “Hawk.”

This novel paints a case study in the basic principles of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy from Herd vs. Pack behavior, to Pressure and Pain responses, to the “Re-Circle” method. Not only would this novel be great for an equine-assisted book club, but it could be a meaningful read for folks of all backgrounds and ages!

Of course, the book can be ordered online or through Ann’s website, www.annclemons.com, which also features her beautiful clay tile mural art. Look for Ann’s book to be featured on the O.K. Corral Series’ webpage devoted to “Corral Authors.

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