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Stories from the Barn Aisle: Real Life Tales of Humor and Grace from a Horse Obsessed Girl Kindle Edition

by Sarah Hickner (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 102 ratings
About the book:
A girl’s obsession with all things horses carried her on some epic adventures and landed her in precarious situations. When her first horse came with the same name as the hero of her favorite book, Misty of Chincoteague, it seemed like a match made in heaven. However, it didn’t take long for Sarah to learn there is no such thing as a good fairy tale without a little trouble. It turns out horses cause a lot of trouble. From first rides and crashes to making road-trip errors and staring at the belly of a horse in full-on Black Stallion mode, follow Sarah on her wild adventures from the safety of your own home … or wherever you are reading.

Stories from the Barn Aisle includes these 5 short stories:
  • Dreams & Horsehair
  • Misty (not) of Chincoteague
  • It Tastes so Sweet
  • Northbound or Bust
  • Finding a Place
Praise for Stories from the Barn Aisle:
I've ridden horses my ENTIRE life so I did not expect to be entertained or impressed with Sarah's "Stories from the Barn". I was wrong—on both counts. I couldn't stop reading her book, her stories. Sarah is a gifted storyteller and between the recollection of my own memories of my early interactions with horses and Sarah’s entertaining recounting of her own, I simply could not stop reading this book. Anyone who has ever loved a horse will love this book. Highly recommend!"
- Donna Barton Brothers: Former Jockey, NBC Sports Horse Racing Analyst and Reporter

"While I know next to nothing about horses and have never spent time in a saddle, reading Sarah's words put me there and even despite my inexperience, I can feel the thrill of it."
- Erin Napier, star of HGTV’s show Hometown
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    67 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 12
  5. Publication date
    March 24, 2021
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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  8. Enhanced typesetting
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  9. ISBN-13
    978-1736750209
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Editorial Reviews

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I've ridden horses my ENTIRE life so I did not expect to be entertained or impressed with Sarah's "Stories from the Barn". I was wrong-on both counts. I couldn't stop reading her book, her stories. Sarah is a gifted storyteller and between the recollection of my own memories of my early interactions with horses and Sarah's entertaining recounting of her own, I simply could not stop reading this book. Anyone who has ever loved a horse will love this book. Highly recommend!"

- Donna Barton Brothers: Former Jockey, NBC Sports Horse Racing Analyst and Reporter


"While I know next to nothing about horses and have never spent time in a saddle, reading Sarah's words put me there and even despite my inexperience, I can feel the thrill of it."

- Erin Napier, star of HGTV's show Hometown

About the Author

Sarah makes her author debut with Stories from the Barn Aisle. Always a storyteller and a bit of an adventurer, she finally decided to write her stories for the world to read. As a kid, her favorite books were from the Thoroughbred series, and the books inspired her to leave her home state of Mississippi to gallop racehorses in Kentucky while in college. Sarah is now settled down (which sounds more grown-up than she feels) in Virginia with her husband, two kids, a horse, a dog, and a bearded dragon.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08ZH968W3
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 12.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 67 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 102 ratings

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Sarah Hickner

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Hickner was born and raised in Mississippi and began riding when she was 11. At 19 she followed her dreams to gallop racehorses in Kentucky. The next 2 years became a wild ride of epic highs and (quite literal) hard falls as her world came crashing down around her. The pieces came back together to create a story worth sharing.

Sarah has been fueled to share this part of her life because she believes that strength can often be found in the broken parts of our stories. Her journey is a living testament to one of her favorite Bible verses, Romans 8:28 “ We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Sarah wants to share this message of hope with her readers. When it feels like the sky is falling and nothing good could come of the situation GOD CAN work it for good, and He always does.

When Sarah isn’t writing or at the barn, you’ll find her cheering on her kids at one of their many activities or trying to maneuver around her tiny kitchen with her husband, Joey.

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Customers find this book an over-the-top pleasure that brings back wonderful childhood memories and is suitable for both young and old readers. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its conversational tone. Customers appreciate the book's heartwarming content and its appeal to horse lovers, with one review highlighting how the love of horses overpowered all setbacks.

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12 customers mention "Enjoyment"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as an over-the-top pleasure that is great for both young and old readers.

"...toward horses into the realm to observe the chaos, craziness, over the top pleasure and heart soothing love of these incredible animals...." Read more

"...The book is a quick and enjoyable read. An introduction to a longer memoir." Read more

"...Loved the one about barrel racing and I sure could relate to her horse not wanting to load back in the trailer. Very enjoyable...." Read more

"This was a fun read! Since I know the author it was delightful to get to know more about her life...." Read more

12 customers mention "Memories"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's sweet collection of stories that bring back wonderful childhood memories.

"...Life is always full of surprises, work to be done, and friendly neighbors with whom to chat about the price of tea in China!..." Read more

"This is a well written and edited collection of short stories; a brief synopsis of Sarah's life as a horse lover...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the author's memories of her family and how her love of horses overpowered all setbacks. The book is a quick and enjoyable read...." Read more

"...how to be a horsewoman the hard way, you'll love this sweet collection of stories." Read more

9 customers mention "Horse lover"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's content about horses, with one customer noting how the author's love for them overcame all setbacks, while another mentions how it provides information about these animals.

"...the author's memories of her family and how her love of horses overpowered all setbacks. The book is a quick and enjoyable read...." Read more

"...The book has given me a lot of information on the horses." Read more

"...She rides and LOVES horses. She also enjoys reading. Once she started this book she only put it down when she had too...she loves it!" Read more

"...Horse lovers or animal lovers, this is the book for you! Can’t wait until the next one comes out!!" Read more

4 customers mention "Heartwarming"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, describing it as sweet and cute.

"...to observe the chaos, craziness, over the top pleasure and heart soothing love of these incredible animals...." Read more

"The darling cover drew me into this book, and when I started reading it, the conversational tone of the author made me feel like I had a new horse..." Read more

"I found these stories to be absolutely adorable...." Read more

"A sweet and poignant book of memories..." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting its conversational tone.

"This is a well written and edited collection of short stories; a brief synopsis of Sarah's life as a horse lover...." Read more

"...me into this book, and when I started reading it, the conversational tone of the author made me feel like I had a new horse friend...." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed the author’s writing style that lets you experience her adventures as if you were there! I can’t wait to read her next book!" Read more

Horse Girls' Delight
5 out of 5 stars
Horse Girls' Delight
Good start for a first book in what I assume will be many more fun memories for the author, a fellow horse obsessed girl grown.In this first installment we meet the author as little girl dreaming of and finally having her wish come true with a gift horse —a typically sour pony mare. Struggling with her pony who’s smarter than she looks, we gain a few giggles at the author’s bumpy expense.Graduated to a gentleman big horse, the author now a teen, takes a spicy barrel racing competition by storm and boosts her confidence to dare dream of galloping Thoroughbreds for the track.College bound and trekking from the Deep South northward, our author learns the number one big NO when trailering a horse and we horse girls sweat along with the author, hoping the trip isn’t a disaster.Finally in Kentucky, the author steps foot in a TB training barn, overwhelmed but determined to one day gallop a two-year old around the track. The journey from hot walker to rider may be quick but I’m sure there will be excitement along the way. Stay tuned for more good-hearted horse memories!
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  • e.conboy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don’t miss this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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    If you enjoy life on a farm or just breathing in the fresh air as you travel off the interstate highways, this is a book you’ll not want to miss. Life is always full of surprises, work to be done, and friendly neighbors with whom to chat about the price of tea in China! You’ll meet the men and ladies whose work is mover done, cows, who of necessity and hearts full of love, leave their cosy beds in the middle of the night to slug through mud or snow, to get to the dimly lighted barn in order to assist the delivery of a new calf or foal or piglets. Birth is always an amazing miracle and the sustainability of life is crucial. The wife of a farmer instinctively keeps a freshly brewed pot of coffee and apple pie to serve to whoever might have dropped in with the latest news or needs or gives a helpful hand. My heart longs to be there, to learn the art and science of food preservation, sharing recipes, learning economical use of materials. Farming families have wisdom of the ages and it has served them well. Waste not, want not.
    This book is available at Amazon, postage free. See! No wasted money for you , dear reader. Go ahead, order a copy for your friend, too!
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  • Patti Mac
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute, funny and yet poignant
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
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    This is a well written and edited collection of short stories; a brief synopsis of Sarah's life as a horse lover. Only horse lovers can understand the obsession. However, this author has cleverly brought the people who are just benevolent toward horses into the realm to observe the chaos, craziness, over the top pleasure and heart soothing love of these incredible animals. I'm hoping to read a much expanded version of this one! Grab this book and take a short trip into the "horse world". I highly recommend it. Great stories Sarah!
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  • Adrienne Morris
    5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet and poignant book of memories
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022
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    I really enjoyed the author's memories of her family and how her love of horses overpowered all setbacks. The book is a quick and enjoyable read. An introduction to a longer memoir.
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  • Susan Friedland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, fun and funny!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023
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    The darling cover drew me into this book, and when I started reading it, the conversational tone of the author made me feel like I had a new horse friend. If you live for horses and learned how to be a horsewoman the hard way, you'll love this sweet collection of stories.
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  • Barbara W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023
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    I have only been on a horse once or twice. The horses don't like me, so I don't even try. The book has given me a lot of information on the horses.
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  • appychicken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2022
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    These short stories brought back wonderful memories of my childhood and teen years growing up with horses. Loved the one about barrel racing and I sure could relate to her horse not wanting to load back in the trailer. Very enjoyable. Looking forward to the next book that continues Sarah's journey in the Kentucky Thoroughbred world.
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  • Ron Wasserstein
    4.0 out of 5 stars Even a person without horse sense can enjoy this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021
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    This was a fun read! Since I know the author it was delightful to get to know more about her life. I particularly like that she made this book easy for those of us who know NOTHING about taking care of horses to enjoy and understand!
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  • BlueBug
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Reminiscent
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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    I found these stories to be absolutely adorable. I was raised on a farm with horses, and there were so many of this author's stories that brought back fond memories of my time in the barns, riding with friends, and just being around these gentle beasts. There are so many moments in these stories that people can relate to even if they've never ridden or spent time around horses.

    I love the way the tales are divided up in a way that the reader can put the book down for a moment and come back to a new story without missing a beat. I truly enjoyed these remembrances, and I look forward to reading more of her journey as she continues to write.
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  • Kerry Gubb
    3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant Intro to Horses
    Reviewed in Australia on May 11, 2023
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    Zero experience with horses here. So this was a simple, low-key entree to that world. Thanks for the brevity and friendly tone.
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