Snow White

Nearing the end of december I had the privledge to move my horse as well as my mothers horse to a new boarding facility.

The owners are fantastic as well as their adult children. They recognize and are open to sharing the magic that consists within their land. It is 100 acres of pure bliss and you almost become completely grounded just by stepping foot on this property.

Since our move I have taken advantage of this land and its magic. Atleast weekly I would grab a chair, dress warm and meditate and or read for hours in the paddock with my yearling. I loved doing this at night because for once I get to see the stars in all of their glory and the moon.... that moon....

Initially the horses were confused as to what I was doing with a chair in their paddock and would sniff around, try to nibble etc and after that first night I was no longer anything to be concerned about.

Last week, as usual (this time during daylight) I grabbed my chair and ventured out into the paddock to meditate. (Meditation is new for me, as of December all of a sudden I can manage to quiet my mind and feel my body) Sawyer always follows me around the paddock as we share space. So I set my chair down under a tree, Sawyer stood infront of me, cocked a leg and fell asleep. I closed my eyes and grounded, wishing how beutiful it would be for Sawyer to lay down infront of me, asserting complete trust.

After a few minutes the lead horse headed over, chased Sawyer out of the way, in order to have complete access to me. He got real close and I admit I was nervous sitting in this camping chair looking up at a horses chest infront of me. The was the ego side of me (who I have recently found out id named Tyrell) that said I must assert my boundaries and make it clear that this is not o.k. to invade my space. Then as I took a deep breath in and out I got this feeling that this horse is only here to test my connection with self. All of a sudden I felt as if he is here to challenge me, my meditation abilities (because its been a challenge in itself) and see if i will remain grounded and trust even if I am in a nervous situation. So I thanked Tyrell but asked him to support me in my decision as we fought to ground and stay centred. This horse proceded to nibble my chair and breathe on my face and forehead. Once I felt deep down that I knew I was not in danger I was able to acieve that sacred place within meditation. I heard movement and opened my eyes while this lead horse was in the process of kneeling down, then laying down right at my feet. I looked up to see that Sawyer and the rest of the heard were all standing nearby soaking up the sun in complete bliss as they slept.

All of a sudden I felt like a giddy little girl, I was so excited, proud and honoured. I kept thinking to myself that very few people really get to experience this. I didnt want to go back into meditation because I wanted to soak up this moment as long as I could. So I sat there, owners dog/ puppy under my legs (as they were strtched out) and 4 beautiful beings sleeping around me.

I still feel like the luckiest person in the world :)

Thank you