Poetry in Motion

July 30, 2012 by still a dreamer

I don’t think you need to be an animal lover, or even a lover of horses, to appreciate the elegance and spirit of the Friesians in this video. But if you are … prepare yourself for a real treat. The magnificence of these animals is simply moving.

KFPS Friesians will not allow the video to be embedded, and in fact, the horses will be much better appreciated full screen. Take a look and enjoy.

Posted in Animals | Tagged Friesian, Friesian horses, Horses, KFPS Friesians, poetry in motion | 8 Comments

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on July 31, 2012 at 7:31 am home, garden, life

What a great way to begin my day! Martha should see this, I think she owns a couple…;-)

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- on July 31, 2012 at 9:43 am still a dreamer
  
  This just brings tears to my eyes; they are so magnificent!
  
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  - on July 31, 2012 at 12:50 pm home, garden, life
    
    Oh to have a mane that flowed like that! Not sure that I would want to ride that gait though.
    
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    - on July 31, 2012 at 1:10 pm still a dreamer
      
      Was speaking to a friend who’s a serious rider yesterday, and she did mention it was difficult riding on a horse of that gait. You can see how centered the riders are in the video. I am totally impressed!
      
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      - on July 31, 2012 at 1:58 pm home, garden, life
        
        And notice the high backs of the saddles to keep riders in there place. I would rather drive them than ride them. Yet oh how marvelous to see them move!
        
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      - on July 31, 2012 at 4:20 pm still a dreamer
        
        I know. There’s a horse at the equine rescue that I work with, Mylestone, and where I also assisted in the rescue itself, (specifically securing the placement of the mini who was rescued along with the beautiful mover.). As wretched as Duncan looked when brought to Mylestone, once in the paddock, he just floated in circles, his hooves barely touched the ground. We all watched and cried. Here’s the story of their rescue – Duncan, all put back together, is down the bottom. http://www.mylestone.org/news.asp?page=117
        
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      - on August 1, 2012 at 7:12 am home, garden, life
        
        Duncan an Emma were two of the lucky ones. Kudos to you for your rescue work, Jeanne. Your place in heaven is reserved, surrounded by plenty of critters. I am headed up to Montpelier today to check out the retired/rescued thoroughbreds there. Photos to follow. OOXX
        
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      - on August 1, 2012 at 9:33 am still a dreamer
        
        They sure are. And when emaciated Emma arrived at Popcorn Park, after a few days, she dropped a foal! They call her the miracle baby because they don’t know how she even survived Emma’s starvation, her wormings and treatment for lice. It’s 2 years later now, but here’s what Emma and baby Sunshine looked like after she was born — http://www.ahscares.org/showarchive.asp?id=710
        Enjoy the rescue thoroughbreds! jeanne
        
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