The Yard
How a Horse Healed My Heart

Grace Olson’s The Yard: How a Horse Healed My Heart is a riveting and entertaining read which I highly recommend even if you, like myself, are not a “horse person.” I was drawn to this book because I love to see how others overcome obstacles and I was not disappointed. I daresay I am not the only on......more

A lighthearted but insightful read Grace tells the story of her journey into horse ownership and how it helped her overcome postnatal depression. Lighthearted and funny this book introduces you to many eccentric characters and hilarious situations whilst delivering a inspirational story.......more

I was delighted to receive an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of Grace Olson's "The Yard: How a Horse Healed My Heart," her debut "fictionalized" memoir (names have been changed to protect people's privacy). When I started the book, I thought the story would focus more on the somber qualities of Olson's......more

Smart, sassy, and revealing: What a debut book. Olson’s writing style has a natural flow to it and because it does this reader was immediately captivated by the author’s journey, part of which takes place on the back of different horses. A multi-dimensional story, Olson does not hold back on being b......more

I enjoyed this memoir about how horses helped a woman overcome extended postnatal depression. With good mentors, teachers, and new friends, Grace not only also learned how to work with and develop connection with the horses she cared for and rode for their busy owners but also learned confidence, li......more