Excerpt from the book “Straight from the Horse’s Heart” and commentary by author R.T. Fitch “This is the last installment of our Christmas Marathon of Equine stories as…Christmas is here. And in reality, I hope that few of you read this tale but instead are enjoying the day […]
YouTube videos originally compiled by HorseNation.com From squealing to screaming to sobbing to standing frozen in a state of shock, these reactions to getting The Best Present Ever are priceless, grab a tissue.
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.
“How can this old worn out horse bring you anything but expense and work?” “A Equine Christmas Story sent to me by a reader and shared with you, today. Keep the faith.” ~ R.T. A brother and sister had made their usual hurried, obligatory pre- Christmas visit to the little […]
“John Holland, president of the Equine Welfare Alliance and covert owner of Howling Ridge Film and Fertilizer Co., has been entertaining us with equine holiday videos over the years. But once again this year we are going to be forced to sit back and enjoy the works of […]
“It is ‘Feel Good Sunday’ and our long term readers have brought to my attention that it is time to dust off some of our formerly published equine Christmas stories and start stirring the hearts over this holiday season; so for the remaining Sundays prior to Christmas, Christmas Eve and the 25th of December will be dedicated to sharing tales (tails) from Christmas’ past. Who knows, maybe even something new will surprise you over this season. So please enjoy and allow these vignettes to sincerely help you ‘Keep the Faith’. Best to all!” ~ R.T.
We would like to take a moment, out of your busy holiday, to send you a little bit of holiday cheer and hopefully brighten your day. Yesterday we released a short New Year clip on Facebook staring the world renowned, professional sledding team comprised of Vicki Tobin and […]
Fighting the Good Fight for the Horses and Burros Takes a Toll on Free Time “John Holland, president of the Equine Welfare Alliance and covert owner of Howling Ridge Film and Fertilizer Co., has been entertaining us with equine holiday videos over the years. But this year we […]
Today is Sunday, precisely one week before Christmas so I tender for you, this day, an original equine related Christmas story. But today’s story tugs at my personal heart-strings with more vigor than necessary. This tale was written several years ago, immediately after the loss of my German Shepherd companion, Nikki. With her passing many creatures were living with a gap in their hearts, this feeling does not only apply to humans but to our animal companions as well. Her partner in arms and constant friend was Terry’s good buddy, Kenny, a massive white Shepherd that cried, howled and looked for Nikki weeks after her departure. The story that follows was one I wrote as Kenny and I tried to find our way through our sadness and grief and is forever alive in our book “Straight from the Horse’s Heart”. The hole is still there but both of us learned to live with it, except that today the hole in my heart is much wider as our good friend and trusty companion, Kenny, crossed over the bridge on Friday, December 16th 2011. We miss him, even the horses wonder where the evening guardian is that watched over the barn while they ate…it is now so empty without the bouncing, forever happy German Shepherd.
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.
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