HorseSpeak Weeklies

Please join us for three summer Wednesday mornings in August, for morning-fresh writing with the inspiration of horses.     

Greetings!  

Here are some Songs for the Horse Nation that we wrote yesterday in conclusion of the July Series of HorseSpeak.  We had spoken of the suffering horses in the wake of the close of slaughterhouses and the coming exhibit at the Smithsonian called "A Song for the Horse Nation," honoring one of many peoples who revere horses, and we explored hands-on with Mystic how horses enlighten our own challenges in collaboration with other people.    

Beautiful spirits that gallop 

Tossing heads

Coming close
Cautiously at first
But now leaning in,
Pressing awareness of life's heat and desire.

I sing in prayer that the human nation
Will awaken to your gentle and persevering curiosity,
Will reflect and attend to how it is with your nation
And will learn the songs you love.  

-Lisa Nelson

I carry you
               you are my protection
     We are companions
          relying on one another

     Preserve us
               preserve the trust
     Horses and friends
          Good times and bad

     Call forth the saving power
          Call us your own
     Machines cannot replace us
               Let us be all One
         
     Strong and worthy
          Honestly true
     The Horse Nation relies
               on humans like You

     Be one with each other
          Be strong to save
     Care for each other
               unto the grave.

-Ann Ainsworth 

You came to me young horse in a dream:

Shy, curious, sensitive, skittish,

Your eyes glowing bright with questions:

   Can I trust you?

   Will you trust me?

   What shall we do together?

We approach one another, but

The Others scare you away, trying to capture you.

Whose permission do I need to go after you?

No one seems to know, no one.  

But wait.

Your permission is all I need.  

I am coming. I am coming. 

-Trish Broersma

At our first session, Lisa Nelson, first poet above, introduced herself to us with these words:

Journey the Horse Introduces Lisa

Left eye, right eye
Person (lots of sound and movement all around!)
Grows while walking (birds and trucks, voices!)
Small strided, open empty hands (I feel very edgy!)
Center of gravity a little high (I want to eat something!)
No eyes? Behind glass (okay, okay who is this - safe?)
Hands I search for treats (I dreamed of flying last night)
Where are pockets maybe maybe? No. Darn. (I see the man who works here)
Stands and will reach to touch my nose, mane, neck, shoulder (tickles!)
Seems OK (new horses to know) 

August HorseSpeak series is Wednesday mornings, 9-11am on August 3, 10, and 24. at the Ashland Equestrian Center.  

$65 for the three weeks includes snacks for you and the horses.  Register now by return email.     

HorseSpeak All Day with Linda Barnes on August 14, Sunday, 9am - 3 pm. Linda Barnes, M.S., has taught writing for personal growth for 30 years and is a Certified Journal Facilitator. Experience her genius for igniting and nurturing the creative spark with compassion and joy.

$65 for the day includes snacks for you and the horses. Register now by return email.  

Several events in Melbourne and Sydney area are now scheduled. Read what others say from 2010 and see photos at journeyhorseoz.webs.com/  

Questions? Chats?  Give me a call at 541.482.6210.