A Tail Of A Thousand Cockleburrs
. . . and mane . . . and forelock. . . .
Okay so it’s hard to see in this photo, but trust me they’re there. I usually pull a few burrs everyday because he gets large round bales of oat stubble for nibbling on, kicking around and taking long naps in the sun on. And since we’re organic most bales have a few burrs in them.
But this last bale was packed with both burrs and worst still burdock. I nearly had a fit when I came out and seen his mane sticking out in every direction like it had been teased into some punk fashion. (Burrs tend to make a rats nest of his mane) Photo below after some major de-burring.
The best horse ever
Fortunately my horse is eternally patient while I pull his hair out a few strands at a time with each burr. And while I’m perpetrating these minor acts of torture, he stands at liberty and nuzzles my back, legs or shoes. I spent well over an hour with him last night and felt so calm and content that only the darkness and cold of night made me stop.
I am a firm believer that animals (much like people) come into our lives for a reason. They may not be the animal that you wanted but they are the animal that you needed.
Chicory is exactly the horse I wanted and needed. I am almost always relaxed and centered after spending time with my big boy.
BTW I brought the camera along so I could take some photos. It has been many (many) years since I’ve done Chicory’s portrait and that is my plan for the piece on suede. Nope, still haven’t started it yet. Hopefully will get it begun by Sunday
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Tags: horses
He’s beautiful. I look forward to seeing your portrait of him.
I’ve finished the polar bear by the way! And another (smaller) project since! I’m on a roll!
Thanks Undaunted. I think he’s beautiful too, but then I’m definitely biased.
I think Polo looks great. I also really like the wood spirit (or was it wood nymph? can’t remember I checked a day or so back) Very cool.
I do the Kreative Blogger in an upcoming post. I’ll have to think about what inspires me. Thanks for that also. I should try to get the awards in my sidebar pretty soon.
Thank you Mona! I’m glad you like Polo. I’m trying to decide on my next challenge now!