Art and Poetry for Horse lover's
Please take a look at some of my water colors, oil paintings, and some photographs at
It sounds like a crazy place but actually it is a wonderful site where people share their art through photography, paintings, and poetry. I have met friends from all over the world that share my love for art and horses. My friend Swaroop is from India and he is studying to be a doctor. My very good friend Nancy Vandenboom is from the Netherlands and she makes my day with her wit and sense of humor. Number One Mom is a very talented lady and I hope to get to meet her one of these days. Marty from Denmark is a wonderful artist. I've even had a geography lesson when I met a young girl from Estonia near Russia. There are just too many to mention them all. But I can't forget my daughter
Gina Crespin who is a wonderful graphic arts designer. Just take a look at my site and look at my favorites. You will see a vast amount of talent from those artists listed on my favorites.
This is a beautiful poem I found on my favorite art website, http://browse.deviantart.com/ and it is by a lovely young woman from Ireland. With her permission she writes below
"My name is Laura and I am from Ireland. I have had an interest in animals
ever since I was little. My passion for horses began when I was first put
on a horse at two years of age and ever since then I’ve been addicted. From
that day I knew I wanted to work with equines. I am currently in my third
year of a four year B. Sc degree in Equine Science at the University of
Limerick, a course unique to Europe. I have really enjoyed my course to
date and when I graduate I hope to work in the thriving bloodstock industry
we are so lucky to possess. I hope you enjoy my poem."
See more of Laura's poetry at her website:
A HORSELOVER'S PRAYER
Give me the strength to guide my horse.
Make my hands soft and my head clear,
Let my horse understand me, and I him.
My heart You have blessed with a special love for these animals,
Let me never lose sight of it.
My soul You have gifted with a deep need for them,
Let that never lessen.
Always let my breath catch as the sun gleams on an elegant head,
Always may my throat tighten at the sound of a gentle nicker.
Let the scent of fresh hay and a new bag of grain always be sweet to me,
Let the touch of a warm nose on my hand always bring a smile.
I adore the joy of a warm day on the farm,
The grace and splendor of a running horse.
The thunder of its hooves makes my eyes burn and my heart soar,
Let it always be so.
Dearest God, grant me patience,
For horses are harnessed wind and wind can be flighty.
Let me not frighten or harm them,
Instead show me ways to understand.
Above all Dear God, fill my life with them,
I am not whole without them.
When I pass from this world, send my soul to no heaven without them,
For this love You have given me graces my existence.
I shall cherish it and praise You for it for all time,
Amen
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