Trucker: The True Story of a Hero Colt
Now Available! A very special book
illustrated by deb hoeffner
written by Cristina Scalise
How can one scrawny little colt save his entire herd? This little hero horse will steal your heart. During 30 years of working with abused and neglected horses, the Equine Rescue League in Virginia has encountered thousands of cases of love, bravery, and perseverance, proving over and over again the extraordinary spirit of the horse. Trucker’s tale is by far one of the most memorable.
“I absolutely LOVE how you illustrated this story. You’ve sensitively and gently captured the terrible conditions of the horses in a way that evokes empathy but not horror. Bruce and I were both deeply touched…you’re a masterful drawer and illustrator… and visual storyteller! Your illustrations make this book appropriate for all ages…even 6 year olds who would hear it by a parent reading it aloud. Your love for animals comes through your art!”
Bruce and Carol Molner, Dawn Publications
“The history of Trucker and his herd is well-known to the staff and volunteers at the Equine Rescue League. Our gratitude goes to long-time ERL volunteer Cristina for putting Trucker’s story on paper, and many, many heartfelt thanks go to Deb Hoeffner for her beautiful illustrations. We appreciate their efforts in creating this book and giving us the opportunity to share the tale of these amazing horses with the rest of the world!”
Pat and Cheryl Rogers, Founder and President,
The Equine Rescue League
“I’m so excited about this book written by my fellow Equine Rescue League volunteer Cristina Scalise. Trucker was Flower’s brother and this is the story of the rescue of the Stafford County Morgans. Anyone who knows me through the horse world will know who Flower and Disco are. Many of them knew Flower and understood my total devotion and obsession with her, my first, most beloved horse. I’ve never known a horse who was as motivated to learn as Flower. I always joked that she wanted to show the world what a rescued horse could do. I’ve had 7 horses, but none were ever like Flower. She was my heart and soul. “
Amanda, the woman who adopted Flower and one of the foals born after the rescue.
Trucker and Flower. “What mattered most to the two young horses was they were best friends.”
A note from deb
“Trucker’s tale brought tears to my eyes when I first read it. The author, Cristina, has been a volunteer at the Equine Rescue League for many years. She tells this true story of one of the first rescues done by them over 30 years ago so beautifully, capturing the spirit of this special little horse so well I had to draw him. I only hope that my drawings can bring this little hero to life for the reader so that they too can be inspired to help and support the Equine Rescue League and other rescue organizations like them.”
hardcover 6″ x 9″ book with 22 b&w illustrations, signed by the artist.
$20.00 USD, plus $3.00 shipping to USA. International shipping will be calculated upon receipt of order. Secure payments made through paypal. No account necessary and credit cards accepted. If ordering multiple copies, contact deb for pricing adjustment.
