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“By Your Side is a soul-stirring journey of transformation, where the quiet wisdom of horses becomes a powerful force for healing and self-discovery. With raw honesty and spiritual depth, Catani invites us to walk beside her - and her herd - toward a life of authenticity, courage, and connection. "

"By Your Side is a touching and heartfelt exploration of life's journey, and a beautiful testament to the grounding forces of spirituality and horses. The story is at times heartbreakingly relatable, but ultimately a powerful and uplifting account of a woman who rediscovers her strength by returning to a childhood passion. This book is a story of coming home to yourself, and it’s as inspiring as the woman who wrote it."

“Spencer's courage in sharing her journey through childhood trauma and healing horses is truly inspiring.  I'm grateful she was brave enough to tell this story"

"This book is a gateway of understanding for those who’ve never been around a horse, as well as those who’ve lived their lives around them. As someone who’s been around horses for 30+ years this book brought back so many memories and gave insight into the therapy I was receiving through horses without even knowing it. This book brought so such an awakening to something I didn’t even think I needed guidance on. I will certainly be keeping it for future reference as I continue to navigate my way through life with horses. I look forward to reading more from this author".

"The presence of horses in anyone's life is such a gift. Spencer beautifully describes her healing journey to confidence and joy, and the horses that accompanied and helped her along the way."

"Spencer beautifully shares the story of her life's journey and the power and impact of her horses on that journey. The joy, the comfort, the companionship and healing power of these majestic animals leads to her inner peace and recovery from trauma."

"By Your Side is a heartfelt memoir tracing Spencer Steere’s journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, guided by the healing presence of horses. Her brave honesty and emotional clarity make her story deeply relatable, especially for adult equestrians who will recognize the quiet refuge of the barn and the way horses become powerful mirrors for our inner lives."

"Beautifully written. I recognize so much of myself in Spencer's story. After all these years, 1 finally understand I wasn't just drawn to horses. It was the universe providing me with exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. These majestic animals have a way of touching your soul, providing solace even if you don't know you need it."

"By Your Side by Spencer Steere is an honest open account of a woman's spiritual journey guided by the horses she has been fortunate to have in her life from a young age. Anyone who is suffering or just needs some inspiration can benefit from this brave, soul-searching book."

"By Your Side is a heartfelt memoir tracing Spencer Steere's jourey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, guided by the healing presence of horses. Her brave honesty and emotional clarity make her story deeply relatable, especially for adult equestrians who will recognize the quiet refuge of the barn and the way horses become powerful mirrors for our inner lives. She evokes the scenes, smells, and atmosphere of barn life with a warm nostalgia that immediately transports the reader: "