Liz Mitten Ryan and a group of very special horses, the “Edition Warm bloods” live on Gateway 2 Ranch in the Nicola Valley of British Columbia, Canada. This particular herd (presently numbering thirteen) has the luxury of living as a wild herd on 320 acres of grassland, forest, meadows and lakes. They each have their immediate family members, and together are descended from the original four mares, all half sisters from the same sire. Unlike a wild herd however, when the Edition Warm bloods return to their barn, they are afforded the benefit of a loving supportive interface with humans. Above all they are respected as important spiritual beings of immense value with much to contribute to the evolution of life.

Over the last year these horses and their owner Liz Mitten Ryan have co-written two inspirational books; manuscripts of essential information for those who love horses and gifts of the earth in general.

One with the Herd, the first book, tells their story and explains the setting of their unusual circumstance, and book two, The Truth According to Horses is a communication of their deepest understanding of life. (Both books are filled with stunning photographs and art.

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A native of Vancouver, B.C., Liz's art training began at Heatherly's School of Fine Art in London, England and concluded at the University of British Columbia.

A dedicated conservationist, Liz was "B.C. Wildlife Artist of the Year" in 1993 and 1995, "Ducks Unlimited National Artist" for 95, 96, 97, 98 and honoured in stamp collection by Habitat Canada as "Conservation Stamp Winner" for 1998.

Liz's artwork has been shown in exhibitions worldwide and hangs in collections around the globe. Liz currently divides her time between painting, writing and raising warmblood horses, with her husband, architect Kevin Ryan, and assorted pets on their 320 acre ranch, Gateway 2.

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Finding and communicating the deepest understanding of life, is a quest that Liz and the horses share.

"We aspire to bring awareness to this quest, to interact with others via e-mail and questions, to keep you up to date with the latest goings on, and share the horses’ revelations and ideals. We also attempt to inspire and instruct others to develop similar relationships with their own horses and pets.

It is truly time for the voice of the animals to be heard and for all of us to share the world as spiritual equals".

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