labelwench

My horses are my teachers, in large part, and from them I have learned much.

Horses have shared the journey with our species for a very long time now, no need to debate the exact length. They have been hunted for food, domesticated as a means of transportation and collaborative to our efforts of agriculture, exploration, and sadly, even used in war, suffering alongside us as often as sharing the better times.

As our species has proliferated, the horse no longer has much habitat where it may live a 'free' life, yet it accepts this change and has evolved well alongside of us. Though we have made it dependent upon us for continued existence, the horse remains quite capable of adapting back to self-sufficiency in any habitat which affords it with natural food, water and minimum shelter from the elements.

For our part, we have been selectively breeding the horse to suit our purposes, and there are hundreds of breeds, some which are quite regional, which reflect these efforts. Living in a northern climate, I have settled on the Morgan Horse as being the breed most suitable for this climate and of diverse ability. That the breed is also one of the more visually pleasing and personable, is a chance bonus.

As the old cowboys say, 'Pretty is, as pretty does.'

Around these parts, 'pretty' has to be able to handle anything that comes it's way, lol...

This link to my personal web site, an exercise which is as much about teaching me computer skills as it is a celebration of my journey with horses.

https://sites.google.com/site/lorrin...ndurance-horse