It is time to leave

Summary:
Riding on the beach Alfredo and Amy had a nice and fluent conversation, never run out of topics and lost the conscience of time. Amy knew that the time to return to her hometown was near and Alfredo knew that too and he seemed pretty upset about it. They decided to leave the horses in a specific place and keep the track but this time walking. Alfredo hold Amy's hand and she felt thousands of butterflies inside her belly. Amy then felt the need to kiss Alfredo and suddenly she kissed him and he kissed her back. There was love in the air. There were a lot of smiles of hugs and looks. Suddenly Alfredo's sisters appeared riding horses and told them it was time to go back. The next day Amy had to leave and go straight to the airport to return to her hometown. Alfredo felt sadness. Amy knew that they could not be together with all the distance going on, but indeed it was a summer to remember. A month later Amy and Alfredo still talked and keep in touch, but a guy from Amy's past came, his name was Ty.

Text Responses:

"You change Impala's life and surely you changed mine Amy."..."Alfredo you and Impala became my summer, a summer to remember."
pg 178

With this quote I was able to see the love between Amy and Alfredo and how all this time they have been feeling this way towards each other. Since is the end of the book and Amy mentioned how distance will complicate things I connect that with real situations and couples.

"Its time to leave Amy."..."That is right Celeste, it is time to go back home."
pg 187

With this quote I was able to finally realize the adventure and summer was completely over. Al tough it was a good summer in which Amy surely learn a lot about horses, family and love. Hopefully Amy and Alfredo will be able to meet again.

Final Thoughts 

It is not exactly what I expected about Heartland, I expected more drama and action because those are the kind of books that I like. I recommend this book to horses lovers and those who love polo. I did learn a lot about horses and the polo game and I did enjoy the fact about Amy's character and what she does with the horses and how she helps them. I am sure is an amazing feeling being able to help them and work with them. Heartland series is all about many cases of horses and not only about horses but people as well. It is pretty interesting to learn about this especially because it is new to me. I have never met a horse who has been having such issues and traumas or neither know about polo games. Finally Heartland is a good book especially if you like horses and drama.

Work with Impala

Summary
Now that everything is wrong with Impala Amy really needs to go deep on the case with her and she decided that until she figure what is wrong with her then Impala is not allowed to go back to the field. But that was not the only thing that worry Amy, she was also worried about Alfredo and how he must feel about the tragedy that happened during the polo game. The next day there was such an enormous argument with Impalas coaches, trainers, doctors and mostly with the Escobars but for some reason in that argument Alfredo was not involved, Amy went to look for him and found him with Impala. After what just happened Amy could not understand why would he want to be with her.  Alfredo told Amy that she is not only the horse that he runs in the polo matchs but also the horse that he watched growth that he raised and took care of,  right now what matters is not him or his polo place on the team but what is wrong with her. Although that was what worried the Escobars Amy could see Alfredo's pure heart. Amy really wanted to help Impala so one night she decided to see all night her behavior along the other horses and she discovere that it was not bullying what affect her so the next day she decided to check her behavior along trainers. Impala always got away from an specific trainer and that trainer was always present on the polo games. She had now a new theory. One week later they started to train for another match of the polo games and Amy asked the trainer to please go away and there was improvement! Alfonso could not be happier! And ask Amy for a ride on the beach, again. Amy really felt happy because she had strong feelings towards Alfredo and it seemed pretty obvious that Alfredo was well.

Text Responses

"Your father seems pretty upset up there." Amy mentioned.
"I can imagine." Alfredo responded.
"What are you doing here Alfredo?" Amy asked. "I won't leave her. Is not my place on the team what matters, is her."
Pg 118

This quote tells a lot about Alfredo's personality and also a really important matter in life that human beings and animals share which is love. When you have a pet and grow with that pet you start to love them and care for them, make them part of the family. That is what Alfredo is feeling towards Impala, right now he is not being selfish because of his spot on the team he is being selfless and being sweet and carry for Impala.

"I figured what is wrong with Impala!" Amy claimed. "She seems to have been feeling uncomfortable  with the presence of Mariana, as long as Mariana is on the fields with her then Impala will keep freaking out."..."She has alaways been mean to the horses, but a good trainer. Now everything makes sense..."

Amy finally has figured what is wrong with Impala. I can infer and make sure that the Escobars are completely greatful to Amy. I connect this situation with a lot of cases that take
place in our daily lives about people mistreating their animals.

Final Thoughts

Finally now the problem about Impala is being solved. But why couldn't the Escobars find about earlier, I can infer that they have been so focus on the fields and winning the games that they have. It observed the actual trainers or the horses behaviors outside the fields and only when the problem is in its highest point they notice it. Since I am getting closer to the end of the book I predict that there is still a mystery to solve and that involves Alfredo and Amy and the relationship they have and how before Amy leaves they need to solve it and took the relationship to the next level.

Looking After Impala

Summary
The dinner was nice and involved a great conversation. The next day Amy started to wonder about Alfredo's mom and how she has not seen a single picture of her in the house. One day Papa (Alfredo's father) and Alfredo's father went to check on a horse without Alfredo, he felt a lot of disappointing Alfredo was really sad and worried about why his father and brother didn't tell him anything about the new horse. Amy helped him and calmed him down, she made him see the situation from a different perspective and Alfredo was really thankful at Amy. Alfredo's relatives and all those who were close to him wanted to know more about Amy and her job and thought it was fascinating how she worked and help those horses. The Escobar's invited Amy for a friendly polo game and she will be one of the players. She was new at this and try to do well but it was more funny because it was her first time. Amy then went to see Impala and talked to her coaches, trainers and owners. While discussing what might be wrong they come up with the idea about Impala being bullied by the other horses and that is what is due to her behavior but for Papa it was not convincing at all. One day Amy wanted to explore the beach and decide she wanted to go out riding by herself and suddenly Alfredo went with her and surprise her and continue the ride together. The next day  Alfredo had a polo game and decide to ride Impala to see if there was any improvement but she again freak out.

Text Responses
"Every case is unique," Amy replied. "But I have worked with lots of horses who, like Impala, have a great dispositions most of the time but for some reason end up acting totally out of the character. I try to find out whats causing the difference and then work out building up their trust and confidence."
pg 64

This quote reflects Amy's work and what is her concept about the horses and her work. It is pretty amazing helping those who need it and even better if you are able to help them no matter if it is an animal or a person is really an amazing feeling. Most importantly Amy developed love towards them, towards her work and what she does.

"She was never done that before"..."She seems to be getting worst with every match"...She looks so scare."
Pg 101

Impala's case is getting worst and worst and it seems to be no logical answer to what is wrong with her. They need to go deeper on the case. And because of Impala's behavior it seems that now Alfredo's spot on the team is completely vulnerable. Now there is not a reasonable explanation to why Impala is behaving like that.

Final Thoughts
Finally now the suspense about Impala's case is rising and rising even more, and this does not only affects Impala but also Alfredo and his spot of the team. But there is not only suspense about that but also Amy's and Alfredo's situation and it is obvious that they like each other but will that lead anywhere? I predict that something really impacting about Impala, Amy will be about to discover and that may cause the end for Alfredo in the team. Also I predict that something WILL happen between Amy and Alfredo but I don't think it will last because of her work and his work.

Heartland, A Summer to Remember by Lauren Brooke

Summary

Amy is a girl who works at her family farm called Heartland, a farm where their main purpose is horses. Amy works with horses who may have a strange behavior, may be violent or have some type of trauma from the past. She cures them and makes them feel once again confortable in their environment and get over any problem they may have. A friend from her past named Alfredo Escobar ask Amy for her help because his horse named Impala started to behave differently and ask Amy to go to his hometown in The Hamptons to help Impala. She was really excited because now Amy was a teacher who taught her students how to treat a horse and help them. It was summer and she could not waste this opportunity to treat a horse and mostly see her friend Alfredo. Once she arrived a limousine picked her up from the airport and took her to a huge mansion where Ellen, the housekeeper received her. Amy was completely shock of the wealthy place she found herself in and then Alfredo came and gave her a warm welcome. Amy forgot about how handsome Alfredo is. Amy then met Alfredo’s father and she was a little surprise with his unwelcome attitude. Then Alfredo told Amy about how the Escobars polo seasons and their wealth then he show Amy Impala, she was a beautiful horse, nothing look wrong but still Amy needed time to know her and take a look at her to see exactly what was wrong. She took a ride with Impala and Alfredo and still she saw nothing wrong. Then Amy met Susannah, Alfredo’s stepmother and his two sisters. Amy was really looking forward to her summer in the Hamptons and to get to spend time with Impala and Alfredo her friend Soraya did remember how good looking was Alfredo and hope Amy and him had a summer love but Amy wasn't really sure about it. Although she may had thought about it…

Text Responses

“She focused on Impalas stride. “I get the feeling that she loves to please but at the same time she is raring to go.”

Alfredo nodded. “That pretty much sums her up. I just don't understand why she decides to freak out on the polo pitch.” 

pg 44 

By this quote I am able to figure how worried Alfredo is about Impala and how she wants Amy to help her because she is a good horse. Amy can also figure that she does have a problem and needs more time to get to know her and know what is wrong with Impala. I can also infer that maybe if Impala is okay in her normal environment then it may be only in the polo fields and that could lead to a possible information that could be a trauma from the past. 

“As she switched off the light, she wondered in Alfredo would notice her outfit. She knew her visit was all about Impala, but she couldn't help hoping that Alfredo's dark eyes would light up when she walked into the room.”

pg 54

By this quote I am able to infer about Amy's feelings towards Alfredo and how she does think about how Alfredo and her may have a possible romance. But what if Alfredo has already a girlfriend? And if he does not, what if Alfredo does notice Amy, are they going to be able to notice Impala before she gets worse?

Final Thoughts

Finally so far the book “Heartland, A Summer to Remember” has been really interesting and I really do wonder what may happen next most importantly about what is wrong with Impala and what will happen between Alfredo and Amy. I also believe that further conflict will rise with Alfredo's father and Amy because of social classes and how Amy is only an ordinary girl while Alfredo is a wealthy little rich boy and his father would want Alfredo to be with a first class girl not Amy.