A lady I know was bored one day and decided to make a video looking at the life of horseman and women. Hope you enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nUK8AetVn0


Beyond the Fence Line

When you look beyond the fence line and see that we're not there,
Please remember that we'll never forget how much you really cared.

We appreciate all the love you put into our souls,
Often making us feel as though we were, once again, newborn foals.

When you look beyond the fence line and see an empty space
We're hoping for thoughts of joy to replace those tears on your face.
Although our time together was taken away too soon
We'll always be watching over you through the sun, the stars and the moon.

When you look beyond the fence line you should not feel all alone
For a part of you came with us the day we went to God's home
And although we didn't want us to, so soon, be put to rest
We assure you, dear friend, that our spirit and soul still feel the very best.

When you look beyond the fence line and think of us for awhile
Remember all the fun we shared and those times we made you smile.
Remember how we'd run the fields, but never run away
We'll never forget your gentle touch on our coats of bay.

So, when you look beyond the fence line don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of us, we're right there in your heart.

by Susan Tank



This isn't horse related, but I'm sure some women have encountered this atleast once with their children......


This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service:
 
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:

Dear God,

Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.

I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her. You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.

Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.

Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith , 'in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies.' Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:


Dear Meredith,

Abbey arrived safely in heaven.

Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.

Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.

Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.

I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.

By the way, I'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love.

Love,
God



Where the Human Race Comes From.........

A little girl asked her mother: How did the human race appear?

The mother answered: God made Adam and Eve and they had children and so was
all mankind made.

Two days later she asks her father the same question.

The father answered: "Many years ago there were monkeys from which the human
race was developed."

The confused girl returns to her mother and says: Mom how is it possible
that you told me that the human race was created by God and Papa says they
were developed from monkeys.

The mother answers: Well dear, it is very simple. I told you about the
origin of my side of the family and your father told you about his side.

What Kind of Horse Are You? Click here.

Save Them If You Can
by: Mindy Sims


I tried my best to save her others will confess
for the short time we had together I gave her my very best.


But you see the ending of the story had been writen without much hope .
But to know she would die at the hands of that horse trainer
was more then we could cope.


Although it was much to high for her sake we paid the price
Even though with that much money we could have bought
somthing really, really nice.


We couldnt tell the color of her coat O Dear Lord she was so thin.
But as she backed out of the trailer at home she looked so happy we all had to grin.


It only took on day to decide we had well spent that much money
for so sweet was she so quickly, She became our beloved known as "Honey".


But timing can be crule as we all have learned in life.
I came home one day to find Honey was ready to give up her fight.


Going in the stall,kneeling down Tears flowed from my eyes.
But honey looked up at me and said Dear sweet master Please don't cry.


For dont you know you saved my life. All has been good and well.
You gave me love and peace at heart, the last month of my life.


But now I must go for my creater way up high,
says its time for me to go to that paster in the sky.


But dont feel bad sweet master You have done what "He" wanted you to do.
You showed humans can be Good, and not all are mean and curel. 



A horse once loved
by:known


I used to be a happy horse A fanily nice and true
My owner came and said to me "You know, I really love you"


I was always hayed and fed and before each night was done
she came along and kissed my nose and tucked me in for bed.


The days went by and less of her I saw
"I wonder where she went " I thought
"Why's she not here by my side?"


I was hungry, cold, and weak I hadn't been feed in days
all I could do was shiver and stare and think and hope and pray.


The weeks turned into months My ribs showed through my skin
I was getting weaker by the second and very, very thin.


I am taking my last breath now being looked out for by a dove
I now and a lifeless horse, A horse that once was loved.




How Many Horses Does It Take To Change a Light Bulb?

Thouroughbred - Who me???? Do what???? I'm scared of light bulbs. I'm outa here.

Arabian - I changed it an hour ago. C'mon you guys - catch up!

Quarter Horse - Put all the bulbs in a pen and tell me which one you want.

Standardbred - Oh for Pete's sake, give me the darn bulb and let's be done with it.

Shetland - Give it to me. I'll kill it and we won't have to worry about it anymore.

Friesian - I would, but I can't see where I'm going from behind this mane.

Belgian - Put the shetland on my back, maybe he can reach it then.

Warmblood - Is the 2nd level Instruction Packet in English? Doesn't anyone realize that I was sold for $ 75K as a yearling, but only because my hocks are bad, otherwise I would be worth $ 100K? I am NOT changing light bulbs. Make the TB get back here and do it.

Morgan - Me! Me! Me! Pleeeese let me! I wanna do it! I'm gonna do it! I know how, really I do! Just watch! I'll rewire the barn after too.

Appy - Ya'll bunch of losers. We don't need to change the lighbulb, I ain't scared of the dark. And someone make that darn Morgan stop jumping up and down before I double barrel him.

Haflinger - That thing I ate was a light bulb?

Mustang - Lightbulb? Let's go on a trail ride instead. And camp, out in the open like REAL horses.

Lipizzaner - Hah, amatures. I will change it. Not only that, but I will do it while standing on my hind legs and balancing on my nose, after which I will perform 7 flying lead changes and a capriole. Can you do that? Huh? Huh? Didn't think so.

Minature - I bet you think I can't do cause I'm small. You know what it is, sizeism.

Akhal Teke - I will only change it if my owner's light bulb and no one else has ever touched it.

Andalusian - I will delegate the changing of the lightbulb to my personal groom after he finishes shampooing my mane and cleaning my saddle, but only on the condition that it is changed for a soft blue or green bulb, which reflect better off my coat while I exhibit my astonishing gaits.

Cleveland Bay - I'm busy. Make the whimper-in and the hounds do it.

Saddlebred - My ears are up already, please, please get the light bulb away from me! I'm ready to show, really, I promise to win.

Paint - Put all the lightbulbs in a pen, tell me which one you want, and my owner will bet you $ 20 I'll get it before the Quarter Horse.

POA - I'm not changing it. I was the one who broke it in the first place. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a feed room to break into.

Grade Horse - Guy's? uh, guys? I hope you don't mind, but I went ahead and changed it while you were arguing.



A cocky U.S. Department of Agriculture representative stopped at a farm and
talked with an old farmer. He told the farmer, "I need to inspect your
farm."

The old farmer said, "OK, but don't go in that field right over yonder."

The Agriculture representative said, "Mister, I have the authority of the
United States Government with me. See this card? The card means I am
allowed to go WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land. No questions asked
or answered. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand!"

The farmer nodded politely and went about his farm chores.

Later, the farmer heard loud screams and saw the Agriculture Rep running for
the fence and close behind was the farmer's huge-horned prize bull. The bull
was gaining on the Agriculture Rep with every step. The Rep was clearly
terrified, so farmer immediately threw down his tools, ran to the fence and
shouted out..... "Your card! Your card! Show him your card!"