“My treasures do not clink together or glitter; They gleam in the sun and neigh in the night.”
-Arabian Proverb
I Call You Horse6/1/2021 Allah once spoke with the southward wind, "I want to make a creature out of you." The wind abided and gathered spirit from the north, strength from the south, speed from the east and intelligence from the west and condensed them into a raging storm. Allah leashed the whipping winds and tamed them into a wild creature. He spoke:
"I call you Horse; I make you Arabian and I give you the chestnut color of the ant; I have hung happiness from the forelock which hangs between your eyes; You shall be the Lord of other animals; Men shall follow you wherever you go; You shall be as good for flight as for pursuit; You shall fly without wings; Riches shall be on your back; Fortune shall come through your meditation." Somewhere down the line of equid's rich history, the Arabian horse made its way into the Americas. Bred for war and celebrated for its beauty, the Arabian became a living art exhibit. They told tales of a land far, far away where not many animals survived and less men dared to travel; a land known for its fine palaces as well as its fierce swordsmen. They told of the riches and of the poors and of the journeys their ancestors travelled across the deadly land. They painted pictures of desolate sand dunes and their forgotten footprints, sprinkled with stories of precious jewels and priceless gold. These horses were proof of life beyond the sea and life beyond what we know today.
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About CassidyCassidy Payne is a lifelong equestrian and animal welfare activist. With over 16 years of experience in the equine industry, Cassidy is retired from competing on multiple levels, from A-rated shows to local schooling shows. She is now focusing her efforts on training her horses with the Principles of Learning Theory in Equitation. Archives
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