Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Just a video and a quote..
Truly amazing ride this is..Enjoy! http://video.aol.com/video-detail/andreasonwesternmusic-newwmv/3098692906 "There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse." ~ Robert Smith Surtees
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Freedom's Run~~A short short story.
The cold wet sand flies up against the snowy steeds' belly as his mistress and him run at a ground covering pace across the vast sandy beach. The stallion's rider closes her eyes as she feels the breeze hit her flush face. The ocean breeze is soft against her lungs as she takes a deep breath inward....
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Ancient Master~Quote #5
He's of the colour of the nutmeg. And of the heat of the ginger.... he is pure air and fire; and the dull elements of earth and water never appear in him, but only in patient stillness while his rider mounts him; he is indeed a horse, and all other jades you may call beasts. ~William Shakespeare,...
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Arabian Proverbs~Ancient Quotes~
The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears. ~Arabian Proverb The horse is God's gift to mankind. ~Arabian Proverb http://video.aol.com/video-detail/request-running-horsesandreining-innocence/1593665983 Above link has a beautiful black and white Gypsy Cob running with others as...
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Ancient Horse Quote#3~~
And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath over it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse. ~Bedouin Legend
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Another quote for the day~(on the Greek riding horse)
If one induces the horse to assume that carriage which it would adopt of its own accord when displaying its beauty, then, one directs the horse to appear joyous and magnificent, proud and remarkable for having been ridden. ~ Xenophon ~~From "The art of Horsemanship"
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Just a quote today...(about the Greek riding horse)
From the Greek horseman Xenophon: "Even though some alter as they(horses) grow, we should still apply these tests with confidence, since there are a great many more ugly colts that turn out handsome than handsome ones that turn out ugly" From his Manifesto "The art of Horsemanship"
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Trouble at Grandma's~A short "puppy" story.
The silver Dodge Durango, pulled up the gravel road toward a grey house with blue edging. Flowers bloomed all around, the air was heavy with the scent of their blooms. " Momma, " Momma how long will you be gone," asked the little brown eyed girl. " Just two days. But Sue, is going to stay with you...
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Two Trouble Makers..A short story
"Momma, Momma " Shouted a raven haired, little 5 year old girl. " Yes, honey" answered the mother. " Can me and Sue go play?" Blurted the 5 year old. " Yes as long as you both stay in the yard." The mother answered, the soap suds, rising into the air as she washed each pot and pan. The 5 year old...
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Dog's Love~~A Haiku
Filled with so much love Liquid brown eyes of loyalty Just good for the soul Copyright(c)2008 Marion Merrill. All rights reserved.
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