An inspiring true story of love, loss, and perseverance by a young woman who now leads an extraordinary life—she trained the horses in War Horse, the piglets in Babe, and many more
"All of the love that you put into your animals has come out on screen, on my screen and it will be there forever." —Steven Spielberg
Here, a remarkable young woman who overcame an underprivileged childhood, personal tragedy, and depression, shares the amazing story of her journey to work as a stunt woman and then as one of the most successful animal trainers in the world. Zelie's love of animals and their affection for her kept her going during even her darkest moments, and ultimately this led her to the man she loves and to the incredible life she now leads. Step inside Zelie's extraordinary world where she has worked with everyone from Princess Zahra, the Aga Khan's daughter, to Antonio Banderas, to some of the most famous animals in Hollywood.