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Why I Love My Horse

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Comment by Jess on February 1, 2010 at 8:59pm
Why I love my horse.

Somehow, out of all the twists and turns our lives could have taken, and out of all the chances we might have missed, it almost seems like we were given a meant-to-be moment - to get to know each other, and to set the stage for a special togetherness.
You put up such a fight to survive for me and I promised you it would all be ok if you pull through, I thank you so much for staying brave and showing me that you just have to believe
When I am with you, I know that I am in the presence of a horse who makes my life more complete then I ever dreamed it could be. I turn to you for trust, and you give it openly. I look to you for inspiration, for answers, and for encouragement, and - not only do you never let me down - you lift my spirits up and take my thoughts to places where my troubles seem so much further away and my happiness feels like it's going to stay in my life forever.
I thank you for listening to me and believing in what I can do, I now have an inner strength that I never knew I had, you will always have a place in my heart and there it shall stay.
I hate the fact that life dealt you a bad card but it didn’t matter as it showed us that no matter what we always have each other, a strong fight for 5 months showed us anything is possible and hard work for 6 moths showed us that you can always turn you life around.
I feel like you're my soul mate. And I want you to know that my world is reassured by you, my tomorrows need to have you near, so many of my smiles depend on you, and my heart is so thankful that you're here. I am not the only one who you have given hope to and My Darling Ray Of Light, you shine and you brighten my life every day.

To Deek thank you for fighting for life and showing me that anything is possible if you just try.
The story behind the poem can be seen at,
http://www.freewebs.com/jessloveshorses/deekspage.htm

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Comment by DeAnn Goodwin on February 1, 2010 at 8:57pm



Well this picture says it all.....our old man Comanche is such a gentle soul... He is my 3yo daughters Valentine.
Comment by Laura Lorentsen on February 1, 2010 at 8:45pm
Most people say they love their horse because they are gorgeus, cute, gentle, an easy friend, and even though these are great qualities in a horse and my horse has some of them, they are not the reasons why I love him. He is a soon to be 7 year old thoroughbred gelding a winner on the track and retired due to owner death a year and a half ago. I have owned him for 6 months, and those 6 months have not been easy. In the beginnig there was bucking and head shaking and then there has been bulting and rearing in hand and cribbing etc. But if these things had not happened, if he had been a simple fixer, I would have learned nothng and therefore we would not be as close as we are now. In the beginning I LIKED my horse because he was gorgeus and powerful and something I could later say "hey guess what I could do..." But now I LOVE my horse because he taught me how much WORK there has to be done before either partner can Trust and without TRUST there can be no LOVE. I can now honestly say I love my horse because he made me fight for what I wanted and what I wanted was the most unperfect partnership ever. I earned His Love and Trust and that is why i LOVE my horse!

POLARIS

Comment by Elizabeth on February 1, 2010 at 8:27pm
well i love my horse for soo many reasons. he is always at the barn or in the pastrure waiting for me. ither pacing or neighing for me, wanting to be loved and cared for, and i always return the favor. he tries hard for me. he knows i love him. he jumps like a champ, and tries his best and hardest. he is my life long buddy and nothing not even death can break us apart. i would be lst without my best buddy in my life
Comment by SUSIE-SOLOMON-MABE on February 1, 2010 at 8:16pm
In 2004 my beloved stallion, Ulrik, died after fighting for his life at UCD.
> I was heartbroken and could not come out of the blues or stop crying for
months.
> I sold every horse I owned, after that and moved away- never to have a horse
again.
> Many months later the truth dawned on me that I was horseless and in 2006 I
bought Kali- Ulrik's full friesian daughter- one who I had named and been there
for her birth in 2003.
> Kali is now almost 7, and due with her 3rd foal.
> She is my dream horse, a magnificant mare, who embodies all that her sire was
and More for she has blessed 2 people with babies who are not just magnificant
but are loving and will give them years of riding and fun.
> With Kali I again have my Ulrik and her life gives him immortality.
> I am blessed to Own this horse.
Comment by Cassandra on February 1, 2010 at 8:09pm
I love my horse because:

- she is the sweetest and most caring mare out there.
-she is beautiful
-When we are riding if i make a mistake ( like got too forward over a jump) she would make sure to save me. She has done this on several occasions
-It took 9 years of riding, working at barns, and drama to find her where I showed her for a year. When the lease that her had with the barn was up i thought she was gone. but then I went to her new barn and was able to buy her. It worked out perfectly
-she would seriously, never hurt a fly
-she lights up my day
-I am a better, happier person because I get to see her everyday.
- she makes me appreciate the little things
-she tries so hard when shes learning something new and its easy to see how she always tries her best.
-I see her everyday. If I have to go a day without her I go crazy with how much I miss her and just want to go see her.
- she has cost me a fortune, made me work way too much, and has lost me a lot of friends since I dont have time for a lot. And theres no way I would ever change how things are now :)
-she is worth all of the many pennies i have had to spent on her
-i save for her monthly chiropractor visit even though it means I cant go to my physiotherapist.

She is just amazing. She is beautiful, caring, loving, and so sweet. She has an amazing personality. It is impossible to love this mare. Not to mention she is way too smart! and it sometimes gets her into trouble.

She is seriously the meaning of my life. the reason i work so hard, the reason I rather be at the barn than out at parties, the reason I am taking Equine Science in school. I can not, and will not imagine my life with out her. There doesn't seem to be any point with out her in it and having to work hard for her.

I love her :)
She is my world :)

Comment by Chris Berry on February 1, 2010 at 7:36pm
I love my horse Sultan aka Sully as he is my first horse and it took me 30 years to find him.I wanted a horse since I was a little girl and every birthday or Christmas I would ask my family for a pony ;) In August of 2009,I found the for sale ad for a purebred Arabian gelding and I had to go meet him.I fell in love the moment I saw him and just knew in my heart I had to call him mine.Our relationship has really progressed and he truly is a dream come true !!!

Comment by Rebecca on February 1, 2010 at 7:32pm
Song Of Myself

I celebrate my dedication to and passion for my sport
Eventing with its lows much more frequent than its highs
A journey for which perseverance and heart are the only roads to perfection
That one moment in time when horse and rider connect as a single being
And in that split second nothing else in the cosmos exists

I celebrate the quiet moments, behind the scenes, away from society
The early mornings I have grown so used to over the years, walking down to the paddock in the dark of the morning
A black blanket covers the sky lit only by the stars and a faint outline of the moon
He sees me advancing and he releases a whinny as he trots with suspension up to the gate
I slip the halter over his head and feel his warm breath upon me

I celebrate the completion of simple tasks
A mane perfectly braided, tight and straight without a single misplaced hair or crooked button
A coat as soft and lustrous as the finest piece of velvet, a result of hours spent currying with care
Tack as clean and as supple as the finest kidskin glove, with the metal shinned to the point in which it becomes reflective
Small acts of labor that demonstrate the respect that I have for myself and towards my partner

I celebrate the nearly perfect halt; straight, square and immobile, as I urge him down the center line
The balance, power, control and strength necessary on behalf of the horse to perform the required movements
Leg yield, shoulder in, extensions of the gaits, when these occur harmoniously I am submerged in pride
His ears pricked forward, ready to respond willingly to each of my requests
The final salute at the end of the test and the knowledge of a job well done

I celebrate the feeling of invincibility when I gallop across the field
No matter how tall or wide the obstacle knowing that my mount will clear it with ease
The perfect stride, not too long not too short, but where we form a perfect bascule over the jump
The feeling of wind across my face, my hands gripping the reins, my feet in the stirrups
All worries of school of friends of life disappear and it is just him and me

I celebrate a well ridden jump round, where the course flows naturally and everything just feels right
The feeling of flying that occurs while soaring over a maxed out oxer
The skilled landing when I know that my leg and body are just were they need to be
The balanced rollback, the correct aids given, the forward stride
Cantering through the finish flags after going clear inside the time

I celebrate the proud look on my trainer’s face when everything goes as planned
The result of many hours spent in the barn, the many times when I have had to say “I can’t I have to go ride”
The result of a partnership not describable with words between a thousand pound animal and a young girl
The gifts given to me by my horses, the confidence, the humility and the love
This is my life and for this I celebrate
Comment by Jessica on February 1, 2010 at 7:28pm
I love my horse because he's what keeps me going. I've had him for eight years and he's probably the best thing that has ever happened to me. He's a gentle giant and is always there for me. When I need to cry on somebody's shoulder or just talk to someone he stands there patiently listening. I'm so happy to have him for those moments when I need him more than anythign in the world. That is why I love my horse.
Comment by Rachel Rombough-Hart on February 1, 2010 at 7:13pm
I love my horse because he is a gentle Man. Hes a huge teddy bear and you can do anything to this guy. Hes the best horse ive ever owned. He loves to go for rides and play in the field with his buddy. Hes kind and extremely loving. He loves it when hes being groomed.
Hes like the best thing that ever happened to me in my life.
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