Books in the Horse Gone Silent Trilogy series

The second story in the Horse Gone Silent trilogy! Sweet Emma Sterling is living a storybook life filled by horses, friends, and her loving parents, Julia and Chase. Then, without warning, young Emma's heart is shattered when her father returns home from military duty a completely changed person. Emma's youthful innocence and her family's future are threatened as her mother desperately attempts to save them from a viscous emotional struggle that may destroy them all. A nasty, throwaway mare named Ophelia, and a mother's deep faith are the Sterling family's only chance to overcome a battle for their lives that they never saw coming. In this follow-up to the acclaimed "Horse Gone Silent", Ledyard has written a powerful, coming of age horse story where faith and nature play their mysterious roles perfectly in a young girl's struggle to overcome adversity. Horse and animal lovers be ready to have your heart captured-you will love "Sycamore Whispers"! "Such a beautiful, honest story." Norman J Riddell "Thank you for a very wonderful and heartfelt story." Amazon review "A heartwarming, inspiring, beautiful story about a young girl, her horse and a difficult family situation. It offers a message of patience, hope and love for us all." Amazon review Additional Titles by the Author The Pony That Wouldn't Whinny A children's book based on Horse Gone Silent, beautifully illustrated by Australian artist Jennifer Horn. Color Me Real Coloring Books A very unique line of coloring books unlike anything you have ever seen, sourced from photography from a horseman's journeys.

Inspired by a true story, Horse Gone Silent delivers adventure, drama, and life lessons in a tale that will speak to your heart like no horse story ever has before.2020 EQUUS Film Festival Literary Award WinnerIn the first book of the Horse Gone Silent trilogy, you will follow the life of champion show jumping horse "Calebo" from his sweet youth in the Netherlands to the United States where he quickly makes it to the top of his sport. Multiple times throughout his life, unbelievable events occur where this kind, courageous horse faces unfathomable depths of despair as he gets bounced from different owners. Will this kind, young horse be able to make it in a tumultuous, scary world he has no control over?Never sure of his ultimate fate, Calebo relies on his faith, family, and friends to give him strength on his remarkable journey. This heart-warming horse story is told in beautiful detail by American horseman, Shane Ledyard."The book is intellectual and emotional...Horse Gone Silent is a novel that enables readers to gain insight on the lives of our equine friends and hold them even dearer than we already do." ~Cowgirl Magazine, by New York Times best selling author Chris Enss, September 2016"Great writing and a powerful message make Horse Gone Silent a must read." ~Jill E."Total inspiration!...This book touched my heart in a way that nothing ever has." ~ Lisa, Amazon review