One of the reasons I named my farm Lost World Farm is because of the feeling that I sometimes have when I am out with the horses that I am in another world, a world that feels so close to nature and spiritual, a world that once existed everywhere but is now lost to many. I feel so grateful and blessed with all that I have and all the experiences that being with these wonderful animals has given me.
When I went to Holland to shop for a new prospect, I wasn't looking for a stallion. I was just looking for a young horse to promote and eventually sell so that I could buy another better horse and so on and so on. When they brought Patrick out, I was struck immediately by how beautiful he was, but his soft inviting expression that beckonned me to come and rub his neck and stroke his face was how he hooked me. After days of looking at horses and trying to decide which one would be the best, it was Patrick that I decided on. Not because he was the best horse I had seen, not because of his price, not because I thought I would be able to sell him for more money, but because he had touched me somewhere deep inside and I knew he was meant to be my horse.
I have owned Patrick for seven years now. Everyone who comes in contact with him, loves him. He emits some kind of warm and fuzzy vibrations that attracts people to come and touch him. He isn't looking for treats, although he appreciates any you want to give, he just really seems to enjoy your pressence. He is trusting and honest and you leave him feeling better than when you came. I get tingles down my spine when he nickers to me in his low, quiet way. His foals all seem to have this same friendly, warm personallity. He is producing horses that will bring to others what he has given to me, peace, happiness, contentment, and an appreciation of how horses can help people get in touch with their own spririt.
With every passing day I am able to spend with my horses I appreciate them more and I know that they have changed my life and others around me for the better. My hopes with Patrick and his foals is no longer just about breeding and making money selling horses, but producing horses that with the qualities that not only make them great horses for riding, but also the kind of horses that have the personality and character that inspires and delights people. By tuning into the spiritual world that they have created for me here at Lost World Farm I believe that this can be done and then more people will become blessed with horses.
When I went to Holland to shop for a new prospect, I wasn't looking for a stallion. I was just looking for a young horse to promote and eventually sell so that I could buy another better horse and so on and so on. When they brought Patrick out, I was struck immediately by how beautiful he was, but his soft inviting expression that beckonned me to come and rub his neck and stroke his face was how he hooked me. After days of looking at horses and trying to decide which one would be the best, it was Patrick that I decided on. Not because he was the best horse I had seen, not because of his price, not because I thought I would be able to sell him for more money, but because he had touched me somewhere deep inside and I knew he was meant to be my horse.
I have owned Patrick for seven years now. Everyone who comes in contact with him, loves him. He emits some kind of warm and fuzzy vibrations that attracts people to come and touch him. He isn't looking for treats, although he appreciates any you want to give, he just really seems to enjoy your pressence. He is trusting and honest and you leave him feeling better than when you came. I get tingles down my spine when he nickers to me in his low, quiet way. His foals all seem to have this same friendly, warm personallity. He is producing horses that will bring to others what he has given to me, peace, happiness, contentment, and an appreciation of how horses can help people get in touch with their own spririt.
With every passing day I am able to spend with my horses I appreciate them more and I know that they have changed my life and others around me for the better. My hopes with Patrick and his foals is no longer just about breeding and making money selling horses, but producing horses that with the qualities that not only make them great horses for riding, but also the kind of horses that have the personality and character that inspires and delights people. By tuning into the spiritual world that they have created for me here at Lost World Farm I believe that this can be done and then more people will become blessed with horses.
7 comments:
This is exactly why I breed horses.
Thanks for your comment. I visited your website and loved your post about the twins! People sometimes ask me if Patrick is Arabian because he has such a cute head, but he is really too big! Someone once inquired about breeding to him with an Arabin mare, but weren't ready to spend the money. What do you think?
I got my horse Erik, as a three year old, he was an imported Dutch Warmblood from Holland so I can see where you are coming from. The Dutch horses are my favorites, there is just something about them....Erik was the perfect gentleman with everyone, and the comment most used to describe him was, he's a big mush. He loved everyone, horses and humans alike. We had a special connection and were partners for fifteen years. Although he had some fancy bloodlines and I had many offers to sell him over the years, I would never even consider them. He was like one of my children and I could never let him go to someone else. Sadly I lost him last April, and know he can never be replaced. I think you only get one horse like that in a lifetime, and I was lucky enough to have found him in mine. Patrick seems to be your 'one' horse, you are blessed. Give him a hug and a treat for me.
Hi Linda,
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Arlene
He is a superb looking horse and looks well behaved as a bonus
steve
I wish I could have own farm, for the moment I have to be content with just being around horses. Your post is lovely and I agree that there is something magical about horses that makes you stop and give your whole mind to them.
W.Churchill once said " There is something about the outside of the horse that is good for the inside of the man".
I added you to my favourite blogs and will definitely be back :)
Thank you, I'm glad you visited.
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