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2009 Rose and Praise Hallelujah 21 years old
Many of us are horse lovers. Most of us first became attracted to horses
when we were small children. Such is the story of Rose Miller. Horses are
her lifelong addiction.
Like many young girls, Rose was born with a deep love for all animals, but
especially horses. When she was 4, she announced to her bewildered parents
that the family should move to a farm and raise horses! Eventually 4 years
later because of her dad’s job, they did move to a Pennsylvania hill-top
farm where at 15, Rose got Smokey, her first horse. It would be many years
later after getting married, adding 4 children to the family, and surviving
a deadly tornado before Rose got her chance to raise smooth gaited horses
that do not trot: the Tennessee Walking Horses, a true American breed. The
Tennessee Walking Horse was developed in the South and shares genetics with
the Morgan Horse, American Saddlebred, Standardbred, and Thoroughbred.
Now nearly 40 years later, she is writing about her horse adventures
and sharing horse training concepts in the conversational manner of Mark
Rashid’s interesting and educational horse books such as:
Horses Never Lie.
The Horse That Wouldn’t Trot:
Lessons Learned and Memories Shared is part memoir of one woman’s
journey to success from the show ring to the breeding shed; part history of
the Tennessee Walking Horse which sadly must include the abusive practice of
“soring” used on some show horses, and full of poignant horse and human
relationship stories, some sad, some funny, but all shared with her love for
the horse. Rose’s honest and straightforward approach to sharing her
compelling journey to become a true horsewoman is endearing and humbling.
The detail and humor in which she shares her memories is fascinating. Learn
about breeding, foaling, and showing horses through the special stories of
extraordinary stallions and mares.
Rose is a member of Friends of
Sound Horses, and a lifetime member of the National Walking Horse
Association (NWHA,) 2 organizations dedicated to the humane treatment of
Tennessee Walking Horses. She recieved the NWHA Phoenix Award for her
extraordinary efforts toward the betterment of the Tennessee Walking Horse.
She has been a horse show judge.
Rose has been a Tennessee
Walking Horse Breeder’s and Exhibitor”s Association (TWHBEA) Director from
Indiana, a member of the TWHBEA Pleasure committee and NWHA Judge’s
Committee. She contributed to Vickie Presley Mazzola’s book,
The Plantation Tennessee Walking Horse: A guide for Amateur Competitors.
(‘What Judges See’ section).
Her stallions have
been in horse magazines (not paid advertisements). Delight”s Headman on
cover of 1985 Equus Stallion
Supplement, Praise Hallelujah on cover of 1995 edition of
Horse Illustrated, and also on the cover of the July 2006 issue of
NWHA’s National News. She has
written numerous articles for the
Voice, Sound Advice and National
News, Tennessee Walking Horse publications.
Please enjoy these true stories about my amazing Tennessee Walking Horses!
The Equinest Blog Interview on "The Horse That Wouldn't Trot"
The Horse that Wouldn't Trot
A Life with
By Rose Miller
Buy here!
Rose Miller shares a powerful story of human and equine
interaction which transcends the usual relationship of human and animal
bond.
The Horse That Wouldn’t Trot
closely relates a spiritual dimension that existed between her and her
beloved Tennessee Walking Horses. Rose has dealt with much pain as a horse
owner, mom, and friend. Yet each setback is forwarded by a new human or
equine acquaintance and the will to share and love an amazing life. This
book is a well written reflection of a real person’s life that is both
revealing and inspirational. A horse lovers must read.
~ Dr. Dave Whitaker, Director of the Horse program at Middle Tennessee State
Program
Mules Mules and More Mules:
The Adventures and Misadventures of a First Time Mule Owner
By Rose Miller
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A
different kind of mule book, this story explores the fascinating differences
between horses and mules in a storytelling manner. Go along for the ride as
Rose shares her adventures and misadventures with the new equine loves in
her life, starting with an exciting ride down the Grand Canyon, to the
purchase of her own mules. If you do not already own a mule, you will be
tempted to start looking for "that perfect companion"