Sharing Feelings with your Horse
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Some people say that horses kept on full livery never form strong ties with their owners. As an owner of a horse on full livery, I am writing this story in defense of all of us busy people who strive to provide the best accommodation for their horses.
I have always viewed and treated my horse as an individual. Always considered his point of view, always allowed him to express his feelings. After all, my horse is my friend, and on occasions, my psychiatrist.
On one particularly gloomy day, I felt I have lost all purpose for existence. The despair somehow left me longing to see my horse, who in time of crisis, is the last candle of hope. Unconsciously, I found myself driving to the stables.
Arriving in the early hours of the afternoon proved to be a good time for some privacy. The stables were deserted, except for the horses of course. Grooms were napping and the office was closed. No riders where there at that hour. I headed directly to my horse's stall, where I expected him to be hiding in the corner, ears drooping, half asleep.
I stood at the door and he came to me eagerly. The sheer joy in his eyes when he saw me had instantly put the world back into focus. Leaning against the stable door, I stroked and patted him. He was calm and content - perhaps too calm - because he rested his head on my arm. The entire weight of his head rested on my upper arm which was atop the stable door. Although his head was solid and painfully heavy, it lifted the weight off my heart. His muzzle was over my shoulder, snugly against my back.
I talked to him of my troubles. His ear never turned away from me... always listening. The words made no sense to him, but he was listening to my voice. He was still and quiet, as if to reassure me that he is indeed listening. The weight of his head was cutting off the circulation to my forearm, but I held him for as long as I could. When I shifted my arm slightly, he lifted his head for a moment, before bringing it down again over my shoulder.
Agony seeped out of my body as easily as rain washes the leaves of a tree. Grief was history. He did not retreat until I decided I had to leave. He was there for me, quietly listening, and, in a way, holding me. It takes a lot of heart from a person to listen to someone else's trouble, so you can imagine how deep the soul of horses are. Such gentle creatures horses can be. |
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Markfield Rider
Lovely post, I agree to, I bet your a great owner and your horse loves you, I personally keep my horse on half DIY livery
Lovely post, I agree to, I bet your a great owner and your horse loves you, I personally keep my horse on half DIY livery
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16 days ago
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horsielover3
awww so sad and cute at the same time! )
awww so sad and cute at the same time! )
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16 days ago
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Folly
I love this article! It's beautifully written. I used to have my horses on full livery too because it quite far away and i couldn't get up all the time, until a place closer opened up. Now I have them on DIY :)
I love this article! It's beautifully written. I used to have my horses on full livery too because it quite far away and i couldn't get up all the time, until a place closer opened up. Now I have them on DIY :)
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16 days ago
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Ebony Acres
So true... I got back from riding an hour ago, and even though I don't have a horse of my own, The horses there act like they're mine, and I have such a special bond with them, Jester, Teddy, Sandstorm, even moody Jazz and Rinky, Such special and gential cretures...
So true... I got back from riding an hour ago, and even though I don't have a horse of my own, The horses there act like they're mine, and I have such a special bond with them, Jester, Teddy, Sandstorm, even moody Jazz and Rinky, Such special and gential cretures...
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16 days ago
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Velski
I wish I had a horse to talk to. I have cats to talk to, but I have to hold them to talk to them.
I wish I had a horse to talk to. I have cats to talk to, but I have to hold them to talk to them.
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16 days ago
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Dreamer100
Beautiful and totally true! I love horses!
Beautiful and totally true! I love horses!
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16 days ago
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King of Wings
when it says 'i was driving up to the stables' i was meant to put 'i got my mum to drive me to the stables ' lol.
when it says 'i was driving up to the stables' i was meant to put 'i got my mum to drive me to the stables ' lol.
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16 days ago
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Bright Horizon
I board my mare, too. My busy life forces me to only see her once a week, but we still have a strong connection! :) Great article, congrats on getting it published!!!
I board my mare, too. My busy life forces me to only see her once a week, but we still have a strong connection! :) Great article, congrats on getting it published!!!
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14 days ago
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Goodbye
That just made me smile :) What a loving horse
That just made me smile :) What a loving horse
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May 10, 2010
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AB Eventing
Awwww!!! Unbeleiveably Sweet! i board my thoroughbred and only get to see him 4 times a week..:/
Awwww!!! Unbeleiveably Sweet! i board my thoroughbred and only get to see him 4 times a week..:/
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May 23, 2010
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lovehorse
Lovely post. Well said Skippy Skyros!!
Lovely post. Well said Skippy Skyros!!
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Aug 8, 2011
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Apr 13, 2012
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