A blog dedicated to the NW Washington based non-profit rescue, People Helping Horses. A general forum for updates and sharing a love and concern for the welfare of horses.

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Unexpected Inspiration

7 Jul 2008 at 23:29

I slowly mounted the steps into the stands of the arena and felt my breath catch in my throat. Greeted first not by a voice of instruction blaring over a loudspeaker from a trainer, but instead by the sight of five horses' manes billowing behind them as they ran....More

Broken Hearts

12 May 2008 at 23:18

I suppose it's often true that some of life's most poignant lessons are hidden within an especially painful experience. Although the heartache that accompanies it can temporarily distort our perception and ability to think clearly, the value in the lesson that does come remains with us indefinitely....More

Who's doing the rescuing?

10 Jan 2008 at 10:09

When you're weary, feeling small, When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all; I'm on your side. When times get rough And friends just can't be found, Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down....More

The sweet spot

28 Oct 2007 at 10:11

I sat perched on the fence bordering the pasture in which my horse calmly stood. For such a strong-willed, proud horse, I was deeply touched by his choice to stand inches from me, periodically dipping his head down near my leg and letting me scratch the tender spot between his ears....More

I'm showing! I'm showing!

10 Sep 2007 at 10:15

Skip-a-dee-doo-dah, Thank you, Lord, for making him for me... And thank you for letting life turn out the way That I always thought it could be There once was a time when I could not imagine How it would feel, to say...I'm the happiest girl in the whole U.S.A....More