SWS Horse Updates
Look who's just arrived at the Summerwinds StablesEveryone needs a friend!
Everyone needs a friend. Just last week, a new horse arrived at SWS named Pops.
Skipper, our sickly Quarter horse gelding, fighting heaves, infection and stomach ulders, is not doing so hot. Chances of him making it are not great, but he is in good hands and we are hopeful.
Skipper wanders our farm freely, and he was immediately drawn to Pops. The two paired up and have been inseperable ever since.
You see, Pops is completely blind but he can see with his heart.
Skipper now wears a jingle bell so Pops knows where he is at all times. When Pops calls, Skipper jingles his bell. Skipper is patient while Pops licks his neck, plays with his hair and rests his head for awhile. If he goes too close to the fence, Skipper nips at him. They share meals, and where one is, the other is not very far behind.
Sounds like true friendship if you ask me.
As I sat and watched my two boys interact in our small pasture today, I was deeply touched as they nuzzled and sighed over nighttime hay.
No matter who you are, where you are in life, the love theses horses share is proof that God loves us and wants us to love one another. No matter what you are facing, how many obstacles in your way, or how many times you've been let down...someone is there waiting to give you a hand, a hug, or a nip to let you know you may be headed off course.
Life is precious. Go out and embrace a friend...family member...horse...tell that someone how much you love them and that no matter what the obstacle, hope always rises.
I am so blessed to have these horses in my life. Take the time to see with your heart, just like Pops does.
Skipper, our sickly Quarter horse gelding, fighting heaves, infection and stomach ulders, is not doing so hot. Chances of him making it are not great, but he is in good hands and we are hopeful.
Skipper wanders our farm freely, and he was immediately drawn to Pops. The two paired up and have been inseperable ever since.
You see, Pops is completely blind but he can see with his heart.
Skipper now wears a jingle bell so Pops knows where he is at all times. When Pops calls, Skipper jingles his bell. Skipper is patient while Pops licks his neck, plays with his hair and rests his head for awhile. If he goes too close to the fence, Skipper nips at him. They share meals, and where one is, the other is not very far behind.
Sounds like true friendship if you ask me.
As I sat and watched my two boys interact in our small pasture today, I was deeply touched as they nuzzled and sighed over nighttime hay.
No matter who you are, where you are in life, the love theses horses share is proof that God loves us and wants us to love one another. No matter what you are facing, how many obstacles in your way, or how many times you've been let down...someone is there waiting to give you a hand, a hug, or a nip to let you know you may be headed off course.
Life is precious. Go out and embrace a friend...family member...horse...tell that someone how much you love them and that no matter what the obstacle, hope always rises.
I am so blessed to have these horses in my life. Take the time to see with your heart, just like Pops does.
