Winston - A Horse's Tale

by Rita Lee Chapman

One for horse lovers! Winston is a good-looking palomino horse whose life involves several different owners and many adventures. As you read his story, told by Winston himself, you will appreciate horse ownership from the horse’s point of view. Born on a country property in Australia, Winston tells of his breaking-in and education and the different people he encounters – good, bad and ignorant. As well as his own story, Winston includes the experiences of other horses he meets along life’s way.

Genres: Horses

286 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2013

About the author

Born in the UK, I migrated to Australia in my early twenties. It was only when I retired to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland that I wrote my first novel.

The Anna Davies Mystery series comprises five books, Missing in Egypt, Missing at Sea, Missing in London, Missing in France and Missing in Australia.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083RQ2QDG/

Dangerous Associations is a crime mystery
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PPRY9FU/
as is
The Poinciana Tree
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XGGY2PZ

Winston - A Horse's Tale, is for horse lovers from teenagers upwards,
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G9QOZGE

The DI Mark Williamson Detective series comprise
Murder at the Tennis Club
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBGC8L4L
and
Murder at the Yacht Club
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQK1QB5Y

I have also written three children's books,
The Unicorn Angel
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC54TL2S
My Very Naughty Pony.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQPRYTZN/
Frankie - The Unicorn Who Couldn't Fly
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNZV5J52

Reviews

[Gina Briganti · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Winston - A Horse's Tale" is precisely what the cover tells you it is. Rita Lee Chapman has shared a thoughtful story of what a horse's life is like, spanning a good 20 years.

"Winston - A Horse's Tale" is set in Australia, which you can enjoy in the writing. You can hear the accent in a delightful way as Winston describes different owners, what they expect from him, and how his life changes over the years. I particularly enjoyed his relationships with other horses.

I recommend this book for all ages.

[Lissa Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

A modern Black Beauty, Winston really tells a genuine horse's tale, reflecting the average life of a horse the world over. Winston's story is set in Australia, but animal lovers everywhere will recognise similar joys and plights of the equines they're aware of. Usually the plights are down to the ignorance of horse owners rather than intentional cruelty and the author highlights how important knowledge is before embarking on any animal ownership. The simple things overlooked become serious neglect. Winston encounters many of the problems faced by horses, as well as some unique to Australia and bringing with them gripping drama. Anyone thinking of buying their first horse should read this first! The author clearly has a great understanding of horses and Winston manages to convey this to the reader, educating while entertaining.