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Authors: Joan Bauer

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WITH THANKS TO:

 

Marie Holm, a coordinator for women and girls at risk in Orange County, California, whose work gave me the seeds of the idea for this novel.

Kally Reynolds, a coach and mentor to women at risk in Phoenix, Arizona, for her insights and inspiration.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, for their assistance in helping me authenticate this story.

John Hurley, Artistic Director of the Ready, Set, Go Theater Company, who shared his experience training and loving horses.

Jean Bauer (also known as my daughter), who helped me understand the connection between a horse and its human.

Chris Blair, my assistant, who keeps things humming.

Rita, Laura, and JoAnn, dear pals who never
waiver.

And special thanks to Regina Hayes, my editor and friend.

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