Take the Horse and Run : The Incredible True Story of a Horse Fleeing for His Life--and the Girl Who Would Stop at Nothing to Save Him

How far would you go for your best friend?

When her parents’ devastating divorce uprooted her life, Haylee Graham plunged into a downward spiral. Heartbroken and afraid, the young girl turned to her beloved horse, Cartier, as a lifeline. The only place she felt safe was hiding with him in his stall; the only time she felt like herself was when the two jumped fences together.

So when a ruthless lawyer threatened to seize ownership of Cartier and sell him to a slaughterhouse to repay their debts, Haylee knew she would do anything to save him. Her mom said ''Take the horse and run!”—and she did. Their late-night escape set off a relentless pursuit with a shady private investigator terrorizing Haylee and Cartier every step of the way as they tried to outrun the forces that threatened to tear them apart.

But God had other plans.

Perfect for horse lovers and fans of inspirational memoirs, Take the Horse and Run is:

• a dramatic true story brimming with danger, adventure, and hope
• filled with an unforgettable cast of human and equine characters
• an uplifting tale about the power of friendship and love
• accompanied by a photo gallery included in the book

Haylee’s heart-wrenching journey to save her beloved horse is a harrowing narrative filled with unforgettable characters and treacherous escapades all culminating in a shocking ending that testifies to the power of faith and proves that the bond between a girl and her horse is even more valuable than gold.