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Sunny
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Time to say Thank you to the HorseThis came from Horse Conscious and I'd like to share:
http://www.horseconscious.com/
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Hope your month is going well.
I had interesting email the other day from a lady I know in the UK called Monica. To save me trying to explain it to you, let me just copy the letter Monica sent, I think you'll find it's self-explanatory.
Please give 1 Minute of your time to say Thank you to the Horse
At 11.00 am Wednesday 17th November, 2010
"Over the past few years, I have been lucky enough to meet many people involved in the horse world and what sticks in my mind as I work, is how diverse the role of the horse is within their lives.
For some the horse provides an income. Farriers, vets, livery yard owners, tack shops, feed companies, therapists, instructors, racehorse trainers, studs and many more; their income is based on the horse.
For some they provide the ultimate achievement. From winning medals for our country in many different disciplines, or winning outstanding horse races all over the world, to mastering the first day of rising trot, or the first leap over a small jump, this sense of achievement comes because of the horse.
For some they provide a social network. For example pony or riding clubs; people getting together to share experiences outside of their working lives. They provide a social network at a time in society where many network avenues are being shut down.
For some, they are healers. Horses are being used in several therapeutic riding programs, not just for physical improvement and well being, but for cognitive and emotional conditions in both adults and children.
For some, they are part of the family. They provide routine, stability, they stretch our emotions; they provide a bridge of communication between children and parents, a way of teaching responsibility, leadership, vocational and educational skills. They become friends, soul mates, and most importantly, they provide joy!
Horses deserve this recognition. As modern society encroaches in to land space, the horse and the activities that we enjoy with them, are being squeezed. We are seeing more unusual horse illnesses, some apparently originating from the soil or land that the horses naturally feed on. In certain countries, horse welfare has become critical as the breakdown of social and economic structures has created poverty. In other countries, wild horses are being restricted and/or slaughtered allegedly for the land that they stand on. We as humans have affected the balance of nature, which in turn is affecting the horse.
The horse gives us his generosity, his strength, his ability to 'know' how we feel. They show us, with their herd structure, how to create leadership and order, how to work in harmony and unity.
The Horse deserves a universal 'Thank You'
Whatever the way that the horse enriches your life, I would like to ask you that on Wednesday 17th November, 2010 at 11.00 am, you think about their role in your life and say thank you."
If Monica's message resonates for you, then please feel free to forward this email on to your friends so you can 'thank you' to the horse together.
Best wishes
Mark Mottershead
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whisperingwindfarms
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I just got this too. How cool is this?
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PasoBaby_CarolU
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I don't know what my life would be like without my horses...very empty, I'm sure.
Thanks for posting that Carol. It's very true.
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Sunny
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Yes, I found that to be a very nice way to show how all of us relate to horses in so many different ways. Maybe that's why there are so many different opinions on these boards and why people are so vocally passionate about their views and not others. 
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thelmanelle
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I love it. It speaks to so many of us no matter what area of passion we have with our beloved horses. Add dogs and cats, too, some of it fits. Fulfilling.
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Yes_But_Neigh
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I'm going to head out to the barn tomorrow at 11am with a big bag of carrots and take Bodie out to graze on his favorite spot to say "Thank-you" for how he touches me in every aspect of my life.
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jackspark
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My four best friends Just got in from spending Happy Hour with them.
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misstux
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Yep, I am thankful for Strider. I was really depressed after I gave Scout back to Kati and before I found Strider. I tell him every day how awesome he is.
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