tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post7941107761810066096..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: A Sensitive MindJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-14649910518210814342012-02-05T14:14:41.817-08:002012-02-05T14:14:41.817-08:00Enjoyed your post, Cesca, although I must say I do...Enjoyed your post, Cesca, although I must say I don't remember Relish doing anything sweet that didn't revolve around wanting food. I am glad you have such a strong bond with Qrac, and I hope your anxious stomach has righted itself.Alisonhttp://www.alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-2138292391712203132012-02-04T00:46:55.665-08:002012-02-04T00:46:55.665-08:00Funder, you made me giggle! There are lots of old ...Funder, you made me giggle! There are lots of old bathtubs lying around in fields here because some farmers use them as drinking troughs for the cows!!!! I agree they're not the most elegant pasture ornaments, but they still do the trick!<br /><br />But people do dump their junk: where I had Qrac before, there was one beautiful trail where some moron had dumped all kinds of old electronic equipment. There was an old smashed TV, an old computer, a bunch of cables. So yucky.Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-31915647983612247602012-02-04T00:44:07.464-08:002012-02-04T00:44:07.464-08:00Once Upon an Equine: it's hard not to get stre...Once Upon an Equine: it's hard not to get stressed out sometimes, to try to remain calm. I often try to think myself as calm as possible because I don't want to affect my horse. We can do this to a certain extent, but they're always going to be able to read us completely clearly. After that it's a matter of how stressed we are, what we're stressed about, and how much they figure out we can deal with, and how much of our stress they can deal with/help us through. They're amazing creatures, aren't they! Hope this makes some sort of sense!Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-39410048141974522552012-02-04T00:38:26.976-08:002012-02-04T00:38:26.976-08:00Dreaming, now that you mention it, that's one ...Dreaming, now that you mention it, that's one of the things Qrac did: he gave me a "horse hug". I'm happy to hear other people have experienced the same "displays of affection" and that it wasn't all in my imagination! Thanks for reading and commenting.Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-22143711200041844522012-02-03T20:35:36.778-08:002012-02-03T20:35:36.778-08:00Horses are wonderful creatures, aren't they? ...Horses are wonderful creatures, aren't they? <br /><br />I have to say that I'm amused that even in the civilized paradise of Europe, people dump their junk beside the trails. I would never have guessed that you, of all people, would have a Bathtub Encounter. Qrac was rightfully worried about tetanus ;)Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-16675748313906984382012-02-03T11:23:54.501-08:002012-02-03T11:23:54.501-08:00They are amazing mirrors. I notice it the most wh...They are amazing mirrors. I notice it the most when I get stressed or rushed, then Misty gets a little agitated and is harder to catch or load into the trailer because my emotions transfer to her. <br /><br />Sorry you had an upsetting experience. Glad Qrac was able to soothe your soul. He sounds like the best kind of equine friend.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-20010584529038836302012-02-03T08:45:19.897-08:002012-02-03T08:45:19.897-08:00I remember one instance where I was very blue, man...I remember one instance where I was very blue, many years ago. I went out to the stable and my horse gave me a 'hug' - as much as horses can, snuggling me between his shoulder and head. He never had done that before, and never did it again! It was so very interesting and comforting!<br />How amazing that Qraq read you so quickly!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-11401569882039524592012-02-03T07:20:16.016-08:002012-02-03T07:20:16.016-08:00Thanks, Laura and Jenj. I'm all better now.
H...Thanks, Laura and Jenj. I'm all better now.<br /><br />Horses may be a regular source of worry for all kinds of reasons,but as far as I'm concerned, their healing force definitely comes out on top.Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-40762134655464325972012-02-03T06:42:02.840-08:002012-02-03T06:42:02.840-08:00Goodness, I hope that whatever it is that triggere...Goodness, I hope that whatever it is that triggered the upset resolves quickly. <br /><br />Some horse (and animals) just seem to "know". It's interesting the way in which Qrac showed you this, but I'm glad that he took such careful care of you and was the solid presence you needed get yourself to a calmer place.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-90045274589838788592012-02-02T15:39:59.333-08:002012-02-02T15:39:59.333-08:00Francesca--I'm glad things are better now. How...Francesca--I'm glad things are better now. How sweet that Qrac was "there" for you. My Sunny horse takes care of me in a steady, if not exactly sweet, way, and I am always very grateful for this. I feel that we have an understanding, and I trust him. This doesn't mean he isn't sometimes a butthead, in a minor sort of fashion. Its hard to explain. But it works for me. Hope you don't have any more upsetting moments(!) And how rewarding to have formed such a bond with Qrac.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-63527279607200500112012-02-02T12:59:50.002-08:002012-02-02T12:59:50.002-08:00Kelly, thanks for this. Everything is fine with me...Kelly, thanks for this. Everything is fine with me now, it was just a bad moment. Guess we all have them sometimes. <br /><br />You're exactly right about our horses knowing how to look after us sometimes. That's exactly how I felt around Qrac that day. It was quite magic.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting :)Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-50747788617943421322012-02-02T12:47:50.268-08:002012-02-02T12:47:50.268-08:00Sorry to hear about the turn of events - I hope ev...Sorry to hear about the turn of events - I hope everything turns out alright.<br /><br />I have had a very similar experience, where I was feeling numb and shaky (from lack of sleep) and my mind was not with it. I intended to just groom but it was so soothing that I went on one of the most peaceful hacks we've ever had (Leo is not exactly the bravest horse in the world).<br /><br />I really believe that our horses just know to look after us sometimes. It sure makes me appreciate the relationships I have with them.Kelly (ridegroomfeed)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10513893266200795576noreply@blogger.com