The Power of A Ride: Today

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Today

Today, we did one of the hardest things ever.

We did what was best, even though our hearts are breaking.

Today, we lost one of our best friends.

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MomMay 23, 2010 at 6:20 AM
I know. I'm so sorry. Bailey was special and she will be in your hearts forever. hugs.
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Horses have the amazing ability to put us under their spell. Those of us that are privileged to be around them don’t mind being called “horse crazy.” It’s a status we all enjoy having. It is the majestic power of experiencing a group of horses running in a pasture. It’s the thrill of a reiner executing spins with amazing speed and running into a powerful sliding stop. It’s the feeling of a hunter under saddle horse’s propulsion and suspension at a trot. It’s the intensity with which you watch a cutter mesmerize a cow. It’s the strength of a jumper easing over a fence. It’s the amazing feeling of grace riding a western pleasure lope. It’s the relaxing feeling of experiencing nature on a trail ride. Whatever makes you “horse crazy”, it’s all about the power of a ride.

Just a Horse ~ Author Unknown

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse," or "that's a lot of money for just a horse." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse, " but I did not feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like, "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure, unbridled joy. "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.
Because of "just a horse," I will ride early, take long walks, and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse," but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse," but a thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman."
So, the next time you hear the phrase, "just a horse," just smile, because they just don't understand.

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