Wild Horses: Endangered Beauty

by Traer Scott
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Editorial Reviews

For centuries, the wild horses of North America have figured prominently in art, history and folklore as symbols of beauty, strength and freedom. Native Americans revered them, and early ranchers and farmers would not have been able to settle the American West without them. Now, because of such modern threats as urbanization and government round-ups, these noble creatures are fighting for their very survival. Traer Scott, author of Merrell’s Street Dogs and Shelter Dogs, focuses on the horses’ current plight and the efforts of the individuals and groups trying to protect them. Through stunning black-and-white portraits and location photographs, she reveals the intelligent, caring and protective nature of these wild horses, and also relates the stories of their daily lives, and of their rescue and rehabilitation.

Customer Reviews

A strongly recommended addition for all personal, community, and academic library Pets & Wildlife reference collections, 2008-11-10
by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Every since their introduction to the Americas by the Spanish some 500 hears ago, wild horses have been a part of the western American landscape. In three powerful chapters, including an introduction, wild horses, rescue and conservation groups, author Traer Scott brings brilliant light to a darkening issue in "Wild Horses: Endangered Beauty". These are horses endanger of capture and development. From author Scott, " I want every animal lover...to know that these animals do not just exist in legends and children's stories, they are very real; they are living, breathing American history, and they are in danger." Stunning black and white photographs reveal the very nature and life of these unique animals. Enhanced with the inclusion of anecdotal stories of their daily lives, rescue and rehabilitation, "Wild Horses: Endangered Beauty" will appeal to anyone interested in horses and the welfare of wild animals. The documented plight of these gracious creatures fighting for survival, and the individuals and groups working to protect them, make "Wild Horses: Endangered Beauty" a strongly recommended addition for all personal, community, and academic library Pets & Wildlife reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
Dramatic photos - raw beauty, 2008-11-04
by J. Starr (Lancaster, CA)
This book is even more captivating than I anticipated. The monochromatic tone of the photographs of wild horses give even more drama to the composition. Traer Scott's eye behind the lens captures real moments in the lives of born-wild horses. Her subjects, though from various regions in the U.S. including Puerto Rico, have a common thread connecting them spiritually - instinct for survival.

I love the natural energy and the raw beauty of the photos and the pure emotion that they evoke.

This book should be on every horse lover's shelf and on every art lover's coffee table

Congrats Ms. Scott for another fine release.