72. Interview with Terri Farley on Her New Book, Horse Girl, about Wild Horse Annie

What can the story of Wild Horse Annie teach us about standing up for wild horses today? In this episode, I speak with award-winning author Terri Farley about her new book, "Horse Girl: How Velma Bronn Johnston Became Wild Horse Annie and Outsmarted the Mustang Killers of the West." We talk about how Velma became an advocate for wild horses and the experiences that shaped her work.

Terri shares what she discovered while researching Velma's personal papers, including stories that reveal the woman behind the name Wild Horse Annie. From her childhood and struggles with public speaking to the first time she witnessed horses being taken to slaughter, Velma persisted in speaking out even when it was difficult.

In this episode, you'll hear why Terri believes Velma's story is especially relevant today, what advocates can learn from her approach, and why facts, education, and the willingness to speak up remain so important. We also talk about wild horse family bonds, what people misunderstand about wild horses, and why Terri wants readers to rethink what they know about these animals.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/72

Learn more about Terri Farley and her books: https://terrifarley.com/

If you'd like to know more about my book, "Wild Hoofbeats: America's Vanishing Wild Horses," click here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/product/wild-hoofbeats-americas-vanishing-wild-horses

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