linda shantz

Interview with Linda Shantz (Horse of the Year)

Interview by Elise Cooper Liv’s never wanted any part of the spotlight, but the success of Just Jay has thrust her into it whether she likes it or not. Campaigning Triple Stripe’s “big horse” for Horse of the Year means every decision she makes as a trainer is scrutinized — on the backstretch, the internet, and by the Kentucky group interested in syndicating Jay as a stallion. Now her unconventional views on training racehorses are under fire, when all she …

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Interview with Linda Shantz (Bright, Broken Things)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Bright, Broken Things by Linda Shantz is a very enjoyable read. As with all her stories, this novella will allow readers to understand more about horses and racing along with very relatable characters. The story includes the backstory on how Nate and Liv meet. She decides to hire him to help train the horses. Although there is an attraction at first sight, Nate realizes that Liv is hands off. What they do have in …

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Interview with Linda Shantz (Good Things Come series)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Meet Linda Shantz, extraordinary artist and author of the Good Things Come series. All the books’ details are authentic with characters and events realistic and engaging. The author uses her own experiences to write captivating stories. She currently manages a small herd of retired racehorses, with enough time off to paint and write. She lives on a small farm in Southern Ontario with horses and her Border Collie. To view her artwork and all …

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