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My work is dedicated to the thousands of horses that I have had the distinct pleasure to meet, learn from and allowed into their lives. That acceptance has given me the insight that was necessary for the understanding of their world and how I had to alter my thoughts and actions to become the same as theirs. These horses started as my clients, became my friends, then my teachers and finally my mentors. For that I am forever grateful.

The Rider's Prayer

Dearest Creator in heaven give me the necessary strength to guide my horse. Make my hands soft and my head clear. Let my horse understand me and I understand him. My heart that you have blessed with a special love of these animals let me never lose sight of it.

My soul you have gifted with a deep need for them, let that need never lessen. Always let my breath catch as the sun gleams on their elegant head.

Always may my throat tighten at the sound of a gentle nicker. Let the scent of fresh hay and a new bag of grain be sweet to me. Let the warm touch of a warm nose on my hand always bring a smile. I adore the love of a warm day on the farm.

The grace and splendor of a running horse, the thunder of its hooves does make my eyes burn and my heart soar and let it always be so. Dearest Creator grant me patience, for horses are harnessed wind and wind can be flighty. Let me not frighten or harm them, instead show me the ways to understand them. Above all, Dearest Creator, fill my life with them. When I pass from this world, send my soul to no heaven without them. For this love you have given me graces my existence and I shall cherish it and praise you for all time.

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