C. Ellen Culverwell’s Third Book About the Healing Power of Horses

Hayley Culverwell, daughter of C. Ellen Culverwell adopted a horse named Pilot in 2017, and their relationship has inspired a third book by C. Ellen Culverwell, author of “Blind Horse Bluff,” and “The Horse Lady.” The book about Pilot, a miniature horse who has quite a social media following will be released later this year, titled “The Littlest Potato.” “The Littlest Potato” is a story about this spirited and amazing miniature horse named Pilot, and how he is made fun of for his small stature by those ‘not in the know.’ Pilot knows that he may be small, but he is mighty. Throughout the story line, Pilot learns to accept himself and thrive while doing so, ignoring the nonsense. Social media users can follow Pilot’s posts at A Horse Named Pilot on Facebook. The page is run by influencer, Hayley Culverwell, C. Ellen Culverwell's daughter. Pilot is also on Pinterest and Instagram @AHorseNamedPilot. Pilot has been featured on The Dodo’s Snapchat. Hayley Culverwell states that developing social media platforms for Pilot came about due to “his larger than life personality, and the funny, yet immensely adorable expressions that he makes," and she knew that she must "give him his own platform."

Published author C. Ellen Culverwell’s book “Blind Horse Bluff” is a children’s book recommended for children ages 8-12, yet it is found to be inspirational to many readers of all ages. The book’s story is set around a character depicted as Claire Westfield, otherwise known as ‘The Horse Lady." Young Maggie Forrester’s character, who is an orphan in the book, lives with her grandfather, and Claire Westfield. Young Maggie helps ‘the horse lady’ in her work, as she heals previously abused or neglected horses, and realizes the strong healing power that horses provide because of who they are innately - compassionate and brilliant beings. The book is set by the characters spending the summer at St. Michael's, a facility for the blind and handicapped. “Blind Horse Bluff” is a story about healing and redemption, as the troubled teens and horses work together to benefit from the healing power of this relationship. All of the children in the book are receptive and initially love the program and the confidence it gives them, except for Jeremy who is blind, privileged economically, emotionally deprived, and resistant. Claire Westfield has the idea that a blind horse could help him especially if Jeremy is not aware, at first, that the horse is blind. Everyone, including Claire and Maggie realize that they also have a lot to learn from the horses.

C. Ellen Culverwell’s second book is another story about healing horses and people through their interaction. “The Horse Lady” is best described as “a touching story about loss and the power of family to transcend tragedy through the power of love." This story line includes the tale of Maggie Forrester, who has gone to Vermont to live with her grandfather after her parents' death, and now has to adjust to this new life. She has been told by others that a lady known as ‘The Horse Lady’ is a bit different, so naturally she cannot resist finding out for herself. Throughout this story, Maggie Forrester discovers that Claire is a kind woman who looks after horses taken from people who had abused or neglected them. Maggie soon finds herself welcomed into a richly rewarding world of caring for the horses; a world that is unexpectedly threatened. It is best described as a "vivid and moving novel about horses," and also "an enlightening one about the complexity and value of human relationships," as well as a story about a girl who is growing up learning from the wisdom provided by different generations.

Author C. Ellen Culverwell lives on a farm patterned after The Horse Lady's farm, which she created prior to writing her books. Daughter, Hayley Culverwell moved back to the farm and together, much like the characters of Claire and Maggie from the novels, they have rescued and rehabilitated horses, horses who remain an integral part of their life.

Hayley recalls hearing a lot more “stories about her mom’s horses, than traditional fairy tales,” growing up, and as Hayley states, she “didn’t mind one bit.” In her youth, C. Ellen Culverwell was a competition rider. C. Ellen Culverwell was born and raised in a small town resembling the town in her novel. She is seeking an illustrator, who can do classic fairy tale illustrations, for the forthcoming book to be published this year about Pilot, “The Littlest Potato.” Illustrators who are interested in being considered as the illustrator for "The Littlest Potato" should contact Hayley Culverwell through the “A Horse Named Pilot,” Facebook page. Hayley Culverwell has additional plans to feature more stories about Pilot, through an upcoming television or New Media series. Ellen Culverwell’s books are available on Amazon at the following link: C. Ellen Culverwell - "The Horse Lady," and "Blind Horse Bluff." The adorable and amazing horse, Pilot, may be seen modeling mane extensions for his Etsy store, A Horse Named Pilot - Etsy Store for Mane Extensions and More.


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