Jack solo time

I was surprised today when offered to ride Jack without a lead line from the start.  :))  I'm learnin' and growin'....

The most lovely of moments was upon arrival to the barn and all of the six horses stalled inside, minus one, were napping.  They made me stop in their moment of peace and silence.  What beautiful, large creatures centering themselves for a needed rest.

Thi is sweet Jazz.  I was standing near his stall while Jack was being saddled, and he snuggled his lovely head into my back and left arm.  My whole person was filled with a good feeling, and I reached my arm around him.  :))

See you, Jack!  Thank you!

Fascination

Today I was quite fascinated with Jack's mane in the wind and sun.  We led him to eat some of his favorite grasses through a small area since the fields were very soaked and muddy.  There's always something to learn about a horse and yourself when in shared company.  Needing to get in close to guide him along his course, I better understood and trusted our relationship with one another.   What a sweet creature, and what a treat to share the apple I picked out for him at a farmer's market at the end of visit.

Jack love

How fortunate to spend time with a beautiful horse.  I was with a dear friend, and when she stepped away to get a lead line so I could ride, I laid my head against big, lovely Jack's head.  He accepted and we shared each other's warmth under the gorgeous sun and bright blue sky.  I could have stopped that moment forever because it was so true and free.

With you

With you
with one another
in understanding
in truth.


There's a point when you just have to let it all go to feel yourself and others around you.  To be able to see and feel the world with clarity and openness.  That's how I felt yesterday while spending time photographing horses for a friend who is starting her own equine therapy business.  There was something so freeing and honest in sharing space with the horses, and my friend, too, that I walked away a better person.  I am so very grateful.

#LOVE