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TAKE YOURSELF OUT OF ISOLATION AND VISIT DINKY'S MOM IN THE NURSE MARE'S TALE AS A TREAT. A GIFT FROM ME TO YOU FROM 11/30/2020 - 12/4/2020

11/28/2020

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SARA
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019Lovely story of nurse mare life from the mare's perspective! It was heartbreaking in moments but beautiful!!
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Jade Lazlow

5.0 out of 5 stars A Touching, Informative Story Inspiring Change
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019Verified Purchase
The Nurse Mare's Tale is told from the perspective of a horse named Sadie, who is placed in servitude to feed other mare's horses with her milk. Like many of Marta Moran Bishop's stories, this book takes an unflinching look at the problematic things we sometimes do in society in pursuit of profits. In this case, it's the equine industry and the practice of using nurse mares.

Nurse mares are bred for the sole purpose of providing milk to more "desirable" foals, such as racehorse foals. Their own foals are often treated as throwaways in the industry. The industry maintains that the practice is necessary, while equine rights activists condemn the practice. Throwaway foals are sometimes slaughtered, and the mares themselves are often repeatedly re-bred with little opportunity to properly heal. There is a huge profit incentive for thoroughbred farmers to use nurse mares in raising their foals.

Before reading The Nurse Mare's Tale, I knew a little about the industry and the lengths it goes to in order to maximize profitability, pushing the boundaries of humane animal treatment. Mares are sometimes kept under artificial light 24/7 early in the spring to influence their reproductive cycle, for example. Bishop's book raised my awareness of issues to a new level, and at times, it was difficult to continue reading for that reason. Horses are sentient beings and treating them as if they aren't is disturbing.

It's important reading, however, because it raises awareness of the treatment of these beautiful creatures on whose backs fortunes are made. Awareness of the issues is the first step in cultivating positive change.

Bishop's book is beautifully written, and she weaves in factual information in such a way that it comes across as a natural narrative. The lessons she presents are artfully delivered through Sadie's eyes.

Readers who are sensitive to the plight of animals or who want to know more about the horse industry will find this book deeply moving. At times, it is touching, and at other times, it's sad. Regardless, its message is an important one.

​heidi verschure
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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Beautiful story!!! I didn't want it to end
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Marta Moran Bishop is an award-winning author, poet. A radio show host and one of the team for Owl and Pussycat promotions.
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