Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See

By Jennifer Marshall Bleakley

Book Overview

Over 100,000 copies sold

"A touching tale." --Kirkus Reviews

The heartwarming true story of a blind horse named Joey.
At the height of his show career, this beautiful Appaloosa's majestic stature, strength, and willingness to work made him the perfect partner. But when an injury cost Joey his show career, he moved from one owner to the next, ultimately experiencing severe abuse and neglect. A rescue group found Joey nearly dead from starvation--and blind.

Then he came to Hope Reins--a ranch dedicated to helping hurting kids who had been abused, emotionally wounded, or unwanted. By teaching these children to care for rescued animals, the Hope Reins staff were convinced they could reach kids with love and hope and show them that we are never forgotten by God.

But could the financially struggling ranch afford to take care of a blind horse that no one else wanted? Could Joey somehow learn to trust people even though the world had hurt him so badly? And what would happen--to Joey, the kids, and Hope Reins--if they failed?

A true story of friendship destined to become a classic, Joey will touch your heart and reveal the power of finding light in the darkness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1496421752
• ISBN13: 9781496421753
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Tyndale Momentum
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

My 14 year old favorite book!

My 14 year old son loves this book! He has read it 2 other times this year, and presently reading it to his 12 year old brother at night. He loves the fact that the story is instilling the hope that just because someone or something is different (disabilities or handicaps) it does it make them less and we all are able to help lift someone else up and inspect others. My boy's Dad is blind, and yet has taught himself mechanics and supports his family, teaching the boys to not let handicaps become excuses, rather something that makes you stronger. So this book resonates with our boy's as exciting! Other great books are Man O War and War Horse.