Comments on: “The Horse Boy” – Book Review

By: “The Horse Boy” movie on PBS | The Horsey Set Net

“The Horse Boy” movie on PBS | The Horsey Set Net — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:42:18 +0000

[...] My book review of “The Horse Boy” [...]

By: rhond7

rhond7 — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:32:23 +0000

Thank you for the heads-up on the DVD, Asha. I always managed to miss showings when the movie came through my area. Thanks for stopping by.

By: Asha P

Asha P — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:50:10 +0000

THE HORSE BOY, both the documentary and the book, are extremely inspirational – seeing the world through autism and how significantly interaction with horses has improved Rowan’s fits is something short of miraculous. If you liked the film, it is now out on DVD from Zeitgeist Films. If you didn’t get a chance to check it out, consider saving it to your Netflix or Blockbuster queue!

By: rhond7

rhond7 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:00:01 +0000

I agree – Rupert spared no detail. And I mean that in the “good” way. I, too, felt as if I’d ridden with them with no saddle sores for me. Win, win.

I have a semi-hazy memory of seeing a special Julia Roberts did for PBS of a horseback tour of Mongolia, where she slept in yurts, like they did in Rupert’s family trip, but without the agenda of meeting shamans for healing. Her journey looked intriguing to me, but I still have to admit that I like my civilized comforts.

Thank you for joining the conversation, Marti. I’m so glad you stopped by.

By: Marti

Marti — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:42:39 +0000

I listened to Rupert’s tale as an audio book this past summer and found to my delight that through his family’s experiences I no longer felt a pressing the personally experience a similar trip to inner Mongolia. It wasn’t because I was put off – indeed not at all — it was because Mr. Isaacson was so complete in retelling his experiences, so relenting in his quest to have them, and with such an intrepid and supportive group hearing him read his own story made me feel as though I had been WITH them. Truly. So in one sense he’s saved me $20,000. And in another he’s left my calendar open to explore other adventures. That he completes this journey by creating a facility for others to find transformation themselves is just so much icing on the cake. All that’s missing to go with that cake is some yak butter and fermented mare’s milk. I hope I can meet him some day – or end up in the same dream at least.

By: The Horse-Head Fiddle – The Morin Khuur | The Horsey Set Net

The Horse-Head Fiddle – The Morin Khuur | The Horsey Set Net — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:07:58 +0000

[...] Sookie might have enjoyed listening to the instrumental in Bill’s car more than she did the singing. If you’re interested in more Mongolia-related material on this blog, don’t miss my book review of Rupert Isaacson’s The Horse Boy. [...]

By: rhond7

rhond7 — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:42:33 +0000

Thanks, Shannon. I think the movie is coming out in the fall, so we’re all looking forward to it.

By: Shannon Bowman

Shannon Bowman — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:21:11 +0000

Great review! The other post you linked to is very moving, too… great research and links. I really want to see this now.

By: rhond7

rhond7 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:37:44 +0000

Thank you, Jeff, for the link to (and on) the Squidoo lens. Lots of fascinating links there. Thanks again.

By: Jeff Floyd

Jeff Floyd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:14:40 +0000

Thanks for the great post/ review of The Horse Boy! Your readers can find even more information about Rupert Isaacson, his son Rown, and their amazing journey across Mongolia here:

http://www.squidoo.com/horseboymovie

We keep it updated with the latest information we get from Rupert!

enjoy!