Susan Richards is an American author and equine advocate best known for her memoir "Chosen by a Horse," which chronicles her transformative relationship with Lay Me Down, a neglected mare who helped her heal from childhood trauma. The book became a bestseller and resonated with readers worldwide. Richards followed this success with "Chosen Forever," continuing her journey of self-discovery and healing through the human-animal bond. A former teacher and social worker, she now devotes her time to writing and caring for rescued horses at her farm in upstate New York, where she explores themes of recovery, resilience, and redemption.