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Hard Way to Go: The Horse of a Lifetime

by Nc Matheny

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A long-term bond between a horseman and an unlikely foal

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A long-term bond between a horseman and an unlikely foal

Hard Way to Go traces NC Matheny’s 22-year relationship with an orphan Tennessee Walking Horse known first as Trouble, then Hard Way to Go, and finally Casey. The account follows the foal’s growth into a stallion through dramatic episodes, humorous memories, and periods of uncertainty and hope. Alongside the horse’s story, Matheny brings in his missionary work in Honduras, linking his experiences with animals, faith, and horsemanship. Framed as a personal testimony, the book places the human–horse bond within a Christian understanding of providence and perseverance.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Horse enthusiasts interested in personal stories about Tennessee Walking Horses
  • Readers of faith-centered memoirs and testimonies
  • Those interested in accounts connecting horsemanship with missionary work

Themes

Human–horse bondFaith and providenceHorsemanshipPerseveranceMissionary work

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Book overview

NC Matheny just happened to fall in love with an orphan foal that would define his life. First named "Trouble", then officially "Hard Way to Go", finally "Casey", this Tennessee Walking Horse was destined to bring joy and happiness. Through dramatic scenarios, funny anecdotes, and seasons of hope, the meager foal would grow to become a beautiful stallion facing extraordinary odds while inspiring everyone who meets him. The author intertwines his missionary work in Honduras with his love for horses. Twenty-two years of nurturing and friendship create an incredible testimony to God's power and the thrills of horsemanship.

 

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