Booth's own story reads like a Dickens' novel. Growing up in an abusive home in Ireland, Booth lost her mother at a young age. Her grim life changed when she met a group of migrant gypsy workers and their beautiful horses. Booth became enchanted by the horses, begging to ride them after her long days laboring in the turnip and potato fields. Thus, the seeds were planted for what would become an international career on four continents - Australia, North America, Europe and the Middle East - where she'd meet the world's top trainers, owners, breeders, veterinarians, and others in the horse racing industry.

Booth's work with horses helped her make a living. At 15, she was the official groomer of the Irish polo team, and by 16, she was driving the polo ponies in the truck by herself, taking the ferry from Ireland to England to compete at Windsor Castle, amongst others. Eventually, at age 19, she got to Taylor Made Farms in Lexington, KY, a leading thoroughbred farm, where she met future New York Times best-selling author, Monty Roberts. Roberts is one of the world's most renowned horse trainers. There he taught Booth the language of horses and an effective way to cope with the trauma and grief imposed on her throughout her childhood and youth.

Indeed, for all her life, Booth has triumphed over adversity. As a crusader for countless causes, she's demonstrated a strong will and fierce determination to help the creatures that have give her so much. 

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