A Man Walks Into a Barn (Used Paperback) - Chad Oldfather

A book for parents, whatever their children's interests, and
for equestrians, who know what it's like “on the inside” (but maybe not what
it's like on the outside, looking in), A Man Walks into a Barn is
a wise, witty, and, at times, critical look at both the light and dark sides of
youth sports, and equestrianism in particular. Readers find themselves rooting
for Oldfather as he struggles to be the best dad he can, supporting a child's
dreams in the face of long odds and extraordinary expenses. He writes about his
parenting choices and the strange world he finds himself in with humor and
honesty, critically examining riding's high cost and the inaccessibility and
inequality that results. Aware of the flaws and dangers of youth athletics, as
well as the benefits, he strives to protect his girls while supporting their
ambitions the best ways he knows how.

Filled with the joys, heartbreaks, and life lessons that
come from training, competition, and time in the company of horses, this is
mostly a book about family, and the strong bonds that can form when parent and
child join hands and pursue a passion together.

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