Why I Love My Horse
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"The bond between a woman and her horse..."
I love my horse. I can always count on him to listen without judging me.
He sees my tears, listens to my problems, and eagerly approaches me in the pasture. His trusting eyes have seen my grief, his silky ears have heard my pain. His musky smell is comforting when I'm depressed. I kiss his velvet-like nose with affection as I stroke his muscular neck.
His stubborness amuses me as I try to lift his feet while he plants his hooves like concrete to the ground. The occasional buck is never from meanness, but usually the result of fear. His long sigh of boredom, after I place another child on his back, is like a child forced to do his chores.
His temperament remains increasingly docile as he gets older. Another reminder he's here to stay.
Why do I love my horse? It's easy to figure out.
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Yes, Gary, animals are truly therapeutic. I wish I could introduce some of my clients in crisis to my horse. He's truly a blessing.
He is lovely. I wonder what his name is? Looking at him closely, he seems to be a Softie...
Thanks :)
His name is Sport. He is a Breeding Stock Paint, meaning he has no spots, simply breeding stock, though he's a gelding. His father was spotted. Wonder what a Softie is?
I think what Lady_E means by softie is gentle, he certainly looks gentle in the photos with the children on his back, from your article he also sounds like a bit of a character
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Thanks for the comment. He is a gentle soul, for sure. He can be a bit of a character at times, but for the most part he's bored to death when he's being ridden. All we do is pasture ride.....meaning ride around the pasture or in the corral. It's very soothing. Thanks.
Perfect :D
With horse With my lovely horse ;*
qlcoach Level 4 Commenter 3 years ago
Animals and pets can enrich our lives in many wonderful ways. Thanks so much for sharing this hub. In my line of work there is such a thing as pet therapy. Please see how I try to help others in new ways too. Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist.