
In the Middle Are the Horsemen
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Tik Maynard
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Tik Maynard
In 2008, 26-year-old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete, he suffered both a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving him suddenly adrift. The son of prominent Canadian equestrians, Maynard decided to spend the next year as a "working student." In the horse industry, working students aspire to become professional riders or trainers, and willingly trade labor for hands-on education. Here Maynard chronicles his experiences-good and bad-and we follow along as one year becomes three, what began as a casual adventure gradually transforms, and a life's purpose comes sharply into focus.
Over time, Maynard evolved under the critical eyes of Olympians, medal winners, and world–renowned figures in the horse world, including Anne Kursinski, Johann Hinnemann, Ingrid Klimke, David and Karen O'Connor, Bruce Logan, and Ian Millar. He was ignored, degraded, encouraged, and praised. He was hired and fired, told he had the "wrong body type to ride" and that he had found his "destiny." He got married and lost loved ones. Through it all he studied the horse, and human nature, and how the two can find balance. And in that journey, he may have found himself.
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Like myself, he learned the hard way what upper level and and cowboy culture expects. His journey being true to hinder and his vision is inspiring.
Not the best book in a literal sense but a great book in the genuine experience he had.
A rare glimpse into the reality of upper level horses
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It gave me a true behind the scenes look at the life of a horse professional. From the dream to the reality with all the ups and downs…super! Highly recommend for horse folks!
Loved it!
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Highly recommend it to everyone with horses in their life.
Such an inspiring story!
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Great story!
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This story was captivating and educational. The last book I read that was this good was “no horse is a bad color.” I know what all my friends will get for Christmas and I was bummed there was an upcoming clinic I could sign up for.
For the love of horses and self improvement
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Great read!
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The journey of an inspiring Horseman
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A Sensitive and Very Helpful Book
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What is horsemanship?
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