tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post4526510029655318489..comments2023-04-16T04:35:37.153-07:00Comments on Song of the Black Horse: A Student's Notes: Eventful weekKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250005101735182059noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post-1328306579356995762011-10-28T04:57:39.937-07:002011-10-28T04:57:39.937-07:00I'm glad I'm not the only klutz in the wor...I'm glad I'm not the only klutz in the world who manages to let the horses loose by accident.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428008814751524182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post-21407788769423368632011-10-24T07:50:29.107-07:002011-10-24T07:50:29.107-07:00Yes, this has happened to me so many times in my h...Yes, this has happened to me so many times in my healing capacity. The horse may be guarded, even fearful, but when given the opportunity to choose ( I know I keep using that word but it is so important!), their curiosity and natural benevolence asserts itself. We have a horse (you know her as Destiny, K) that was rescued literally from slaughter, her owner and trainers deemed her dangerous (she was) and a lost cause (she wasn't). With time, patience, and choice (no agenda, often times just sitting with her), Destiny has come forth to be much like Lilo, in that she is the lead mare, the most gentle, kind, and patient teacher we have. We affectionately call her Mother Earth because she's like this mature, wise mamma horse who has all the answers! <br />It's like Little Love has been around for centuries, waiting for the student to come to her so she can give her gift!Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702283842084745498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post-74867509414345475362011-10-23T10:56:51.966-07:002011-10-23T10:56:51.966-07:00I think you are right, Shelby, about Lilo knowing ...I think you are right, Shelby, about Lilo knowing when someone has the pure intention to just be with her and listen to her. I could FEEL she understood this about Marjo on Friday, and that's why I felt so comfortable letting Marjo visit on her own, I knew Lilo would guide her to the correct path. I also feel that Little Love wants to teach people more about what it really is like to be with a horse. Already years ago, when Lilo's own situation was different and she was struggling with her life with humans, I sensed this teacher quality in her. When I came along, she literally JUMPED at the opportunity to teach me, especially when she realized by "student potential" :-)Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00250005101735182059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4336485400243362481.post-50922683573321623702011-10-23T07:53:40.232-07:002011-10-23T07:53:40.232-07:00Wow, I think you could be at the barn full time an...Wow, I think you could be at the barn full time and still have plenty of topics to write about! I'm looking forward to reading about Lilo's new friend, Marjo. I LOVE it when I hear that someone (most often people who have come from "traditional" riding backgrounds...) just wants to "be" with horses, has no agenda, is happy to experience the zen of entering the horse world as an observer, a student. Lilo is a patient teacher. I really think Lilo knows when someone has a pure intention to just be with her and not do to her.Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702283842084745498noreply@blogger.com