by Vicki Tobin and R.T. Fitch, Illustration by Kerry Kelly of the Houston Chronicle
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and All through the land….
artwork by Kerry Kelly ~ Houston Chronicle
Twas the night before Christmas on our public land,
Not a Mustang was stirring, knowing what was at hand.
They huddled in fear hoping someone would care,
In hopes that the advocates soon would be there.
The foals hid in cover while Mom stood her ground
While stallions and bachelors, made sure Abbey wasn’t around.
With Salazar lurking and Obama close by
The bands must stay quiet and not blink an eye.
When out on the range there arose such a clatter
The Mustangs all knew, what was the matter.
They ran to take cover, on wings they did fly
For surely they knew, that many would die.
The visions of million$ caused Cattoor a big grin
While Gorey and Balstad high-fived a big win.
More horses removed by ignoring the law
Hold on to your hats and stand back in shocked awe.
The chopper did glisten on new fallen snow
Sealing the fate of the horses below.
When all of a sudden, the bands all stood still
And watched as the chopper came over the hill.
They stood in amazement, can it really be true?
The advocates appeared right out of the blue!
The horses retreated, not believing their eyes
For surely this is just a BLM guise.
Then leading the charge, lively and quick
Were Downer and Holland and Fitch with a stick.
More rapid than lightening, Cindy followed in tow
With Long close behind, not sure which way to go.
Now Ginger and Shelley and Laura times two,
Oh Valerie and Barbara and Julie it’s you.
Now Vicki and Jerry and right there is Ann
Now Terry and Makendra with cameras in hand.
Down the hill they descended toward the horses with care
And watched as the chopper, fled into the air.
The advocates came with injunction in hand
The decree shouted out, on our public lands.
Enough is enough the judge did declare
the horses were saved by the breadth of a hair.
Our work here’s not done, the advocates cried
the choppers still flying, other herds could be spied.
It’s back to D.C. with a permanent plan
to ensure all the horses could live on their land.
So love was delivered to the horses with pride
but the warriors must leave so that no more would die.
They climbed up the hill and turned back to the band
who all now had gathered on what was their land.
We carry you with us, Bruce Wagman did say
as we go to the White House to show them your way.
The horses all bowed with a sign of approval
as they all now knew that there was no removal.
They neighed and they nickered to the spirit above
Thanks for sending the people who gave us their love.
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original artwork by Kerry Kelly of the Houston Chronicle
Categories: Horse News, The Force of the Horse, Wild Burros, Wild Horses/Mustangs
Straight from the Horse's Heart 
AWESOME!!
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If only this were true and they would be safe.. forever. and not just a painting on a wall somewhere.. makes me very sad this year.. that our beloved Wild Horses will have to fight for what is rightful theirs…
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With everything that has been on the post the last couple of days. I found this on another site and thought it would be fitting here this Christmas.
Santa’s Chritsmas Prayer Request
Dear Lord I have a prayer request. There’s a lady I’ve known forever. She’s very sick.
On top of that, she’s being abused by those to whom she has given everything..
Lies about her abound, and seem to come from all sides. No one comes to her aid or follows her Constitution. Just breaks my heart.
Seems there’s nothing I can do alone. But maybe, if we join in and lift her up together and she can heal. She’s well over 200 years old, but way too young to die. Her name is *AMERICA*….
“If my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and forgive their sins and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
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R.T. and Terry,
Thank you for all you do for the horses, and for support of Animals Angels, and we want to wish the happiest of HOLIDAY SEASON AND A SAFE NEW YEAR FOR ALL CREATURES.
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I love this version of ’twas the Night Before Christmas. I hope soon it can really be true that those in “power” will be grounded by the Courts! Not just temporary but PERMANENTLY.
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I like this original version better!
Thanks R.T. and Vicki, a great collaboration!
Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Beautiful.
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WOW……so well put together!!!! Prayers that it will come true and never again will our beautiful wild ones be put through this abuse, torture, and horrible form of death.
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Thanks for sharing. Please see my new 30 sec youtube video “Wild Mustang Christmas” too. Merry Christmas!
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R.T.,
Is there any possibility that Kerry would offer signed prints of this seriograph to help with the legal funds for the courtroom battles to get these papers?
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Yes, I’d buy consider buying the print to frame with the poem. 🙂
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Wonderful! Thank you, bless you, and Merry Christmas !
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HOLD THAT VISION
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Locked and Loaded!
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Thanks RT, this poem says it all. I’m proud and honored to be in the fight to save our wild ones!
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thank you R,T. and Vicki. The Lord will bless you for the goodness you do.
He will!!
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Oh…thanks so much for all you do R.T.!!! This is fabulous!!
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R. T. and Vicky: All the above remarks says it all. R.T. and VIcky, thank you and God Bless. I wish the above would come to pass with one addition and that is — all roundups from the BLM be grounded permanently forever, with instructions all the rounded up horses and burros be returned to their ranges and families IMMEDIATELY. Then, we would have to continue to work on the killer buyers and the auction houses that are sending our beloved domesticated horses where many should not be going. May 2012 be the Year of our HORSES.
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Amen Lynne…I too would purchase the print and the poem. Although it seems discouraging will only need to look back at the year. Laura and Mr Cowan now have a judge taking a good look at the BLM. People are emailing, sending faxes and commenting on all the blogs regarding Obama’s promise. Some in the news media also are reporting the truth. It is all coming to the surface no more hiding the helicoptor as they swope down over the horses. We can only fight for our horses both domestic/wild and our little burros. I will again, tonight send another email to the White House regarding this Christmas and the New
Year. All of the greed and people of ill will are going to be exposed. It is going to be the year of the Horse. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the
horse/burro warriors – May the Force of the Horse be with you as we join forces together and we begin a New Year.
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As good as can be. You spoil us each year.
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