Cristina Montalva

Spirit of a Huasa Cristina Montalva

Spirit of a Huasa is a contemporary story set in the Chilean countryside. It is about Chilean rodeo, Chilean cowboys, horses, Chilean cuisine, and a girl in crutches. Cristina Montalva will whet the appetite of uninitiated children who suffer from physical disabilities or setbacks to keep going and to persevere through horseback riding. Using the horse as a healing agent will improve spatial awareness, body image, self-confidence and physical stamina. In this story, 17-year-old Marta, a strong spirited girl, desires to become a huasa, a Chilean cowgirl, riding in rodeos and competing with huasos.