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Last Chance Mustang: The Story of One Horse, One Horseman, and One Final Shot at Redemption

St. Martin's. Jun. 2015. 320p. photos. notes. bibliog. ISBN 9781250059413. $26.99; ebk. ISBN 9781466864290. PETS
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Bornstein, a lawyer who spends his spare time training horses, is known in the horse-owning community for his accomplishments with difficult equine clients. Samson proves to be his most challenging pupil ever. Formerly a free-roaming mustang, Samson is still wild and has suffered years of abuse. He doesn't get along with humans or other animals and is considered impossible to train. Bornstein is successful where others have failed, thanks to infinite patience and a thorough understanding of the horse's psyche. The "Samson Experience" proved to be as meaningful for the trainer as it was for the horse. The story of Samson is interspersed with the history of the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse management program, which was designed to ensure the safety of such populations while protecting rangelands, but it has gained a reputation for being ill conceived and mismanaged.
VERDICT Horse enthusiasts will be moved by Samson's tale, laughing at his quirky personality and weeping at the injustices experienced by this noble beast. Animal lovers will enjoy being introduced to the collection of formerly unloved, rejected animals that are part of Samson's new life. Bornstein, a talented storyteller, captures the distinct personality of each barnyard companion.
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