A Horse prayer

[carolwilts]

Dearest God in heaven.
Give me the strength to guide my horse.
Make my hands soft and my head clear.
Let my horse understand me and I him.
My heart you have blessed with a special love of these animals,
let me never lose sight of it.
My soul you have gifted with a deep need for them, let that need never lessen.
Always let my breath catch as the sun gleams on an elegant head.
Always may my throat tighten at the sound of a gentle nicker.
Let the scent of fresh hay and a new bag of grain always be sweet to me.
Let the touch of a warm nose on my hand always bring a smile.
I adore the joy of a warm day on the farm.
The grace and splendor of a running horse, the thunder of its hooves makes my eyes burn and my heart soar, let it always be so.
Dearest God grant me patience, for horses are harnessed wind and wind can be flighty.
Let me not frighten or harm them, instead show me ways to understand them.
Above all, dear God, fill my life with them.
When I pass from this world, send my soul to no heaven without them.
For this love you have given me graces my existence and I shall cherish it and praise you for it for all time.

[jc alias joc]

That's really beautiful, made my day!

[ruby]

The thought of losing one of my boys fills me with such unbelievable fear. Reading the entries here makes me appreciate them so much and be grateful for every day and experience I share with them. We are very lucky to have them.

[its words are so true]

"To The Horse"

Where in this wide world can man find
nobility without pride,
friendship without envy,
beauty without vanity?
Grace laced with muscle,
strength by gentleness confined.
He serves without servility,
he has fought without enmity.
There is nothing so powerful,
nothing so quick,
nothing more patient.
England's past has been borne on his back.
All our history is his industry.
We are his heirs,
hes our inheritance.
Ladies and gentlemen - the horse.