Archive for November, 2006

–Rita Mae Brown


2006
11.09

If the world was truly a rational place,
men would ride sidesaddle.

Posted by Diana.

~ Unknown


2006
11.09

“The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horses ears.”

Posted by Taylor.

The Morgan’s forte ~ April 1976 issue of Bennington Banner


2006
11.09

Thought perhaps you would be interested in this quote from an article in the
Bennington Banner, April 1976 about the Morgan Horse:

“The Morgan’s forte is often known only to his family and friends; …. he’s
the finest pleasure horse around. Not the horse who wins in Pleasure
classes at horse shows, but the one who teaches the kids to ride, instilling
confidence and responsibility, so that they grow up to be better people
through knowing a Morgan, the one who takes the kids swimming or ski-joring,
wins them a few ribbons at a small gymkhana, who goes on picnic rides and
can be trusted with little children swarming around his back legs. The horse
that Mama can saddle up and ride through the woods after the kids are off to
school, the horse that Father can hack on weekends, the horse who’s part of
the family, carrying on the tradition of old Justin, unlauded except by his
nearest and dearest.”

Posted by Jackie.

~ Irish Proverb


2006
11.09

‘The best horse doesnt always win the race.’

Posted by Rachel.

The Warmth of a Horse ~ From a Friend


2006
11.09

When your day seems out of balance
And so many things go wrong…
When people fight around you
And the clock drags on so long…
When some folks act like children
And fill you with remorse…
Go out into your pasture
Wrap your arms around your horse.
His gentle breath enfolds you
As he watches with those eyes…
He may not have a Ph.D.
But he is, oh so so wise!
His head rests on your shoulder
You hug him good and tight…
He puts your world in balance
And makes it seem all right.
Your tears will soon stop flowing
The tension will be eased…
The nonsense has been lifted
You are quiet and at peace.
So when you need some balance
From the stresses in your day…
The therapy you really need
Is out there eating hay!

From a friend!

Posted by Diana.