Hey, we've just celebrated our Lord's birth and it's about to be a New Year. Let's get some good discussions going to help us through the cold months (for those of us in cold regions) and get jazzed on into spring!

I dont have a horse. But I am DEFINETLY a horse lover. And I have a relationship with Yahweh. This is a really cool group! :-)

right now my barn is going through some serious financial issues which may force them to move. they have already canceled their camp (which is where I started riding). This is a very sad thing for me, because if they move I'll have no way to ride or be in contact woth horses. the barn's name is Hawkwood Farms. I pray for things to turn out well every time I pray, and now i'd like to ask for you to also keep thim in your prayers. thank you so, so, so, so much!

All of you probably love horses. But do you all put that before God in your life. He comes 1st in my life. Even though I like horses.

My Heart My Horse - My Heart Broke Today

I called the herd for their morning meal.
He didn't come and the fear in my heart was immediately real.

He was always there, the head of the herd.
The other horses didn't come for the grain that was offered.
Those equines had a look in their eyes that something was wrong.
I knew in a moment that my pride and joy might be gone.

My heart broke that day.
As I saw Zip in the spot where he lay.

Zippos High Caliber was still beautiful, shiny, and warm.
I'd spent the night before washing and trimming in the barn.
He was silky and clean and ready to show.
All I could do was hug and hold him crying out “no!”

August 1st is a day I will never forget.
Blast the drought, the dust and the humidity that let
my best buddy fall to asthma, that dreadful disease.
I knew in my heart that I couldn't ask “God, please!”

He was gone in his prime and loved by all.
No more trophies or championships or figuring his way out of a stall.
Zip gave his heart in whatever he did.
Be it reining, halter, trail, games, or teaching a kid.

He had almost human-like qualities like no other.
We sadly buried him right beside his dear mother.
Two beloved horses laying side by side.
Thank you to all who rode them, loved them, and cried.

The healing process has barely begun.
I'll never forget the reining patterns that he run.
His speed and his quickness, the collection, the spins.
It was his pride, his heart, his versatility that helped him win.

Now as I stare at his retired bridle and special bit,
those horseshoes, the blankets each with a championship year on it,
I find my heart heavy and sometimes so sad.
I do have Zip's black sister and know that I should be glad.

There forever will be a fondness in my heart
and know that our souls will never be far apart.
I'll look up to heaven and listen for hoofbeats so fast
and know Zip and Blackie are galloping through the grass.

Rest in peace my beautiful red bay.
A piece of my heart went with you that day.

Shelley Sime Fossen

Howdy all-
Glad to see groups like this where we can share faith and horses. I love to do cowboy church from horseback and coltstarting as outreach services. Please check out my website to see if anyone would like to hold services if at all possible. Thanks and God Bless- let's all spread the Good News!
www.betterwayhorsemanship.com click on the "Son-Fisher" ministries page

Anybody from Kentucky? I live in Louisville and would love to have some christian friends to trail ride with around here or somewhere else.

Anybody here near the Spokane, WA area?

Hi I'm Laura and I just joined today. I have an almost 6 year old Paint named Toby.

HEY i'm bethany and i just joined. And i luv this group its so awesome lol and i have a Paint 2!!!!!!!!!!!