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magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
Wed Jan 29, 2014, 12:46 PM Jan 2014

This Friday starts The Year of the Horse!

Good bye, Year of the Snake. Hello Year of the Horse!

"We’re entering the Year of the Horse on January 31, and those who follow Chinese astrology are predicting a New Year characterized by rapid expansion, fast-paced spurts of growth, optimism and achievement of goals. This makes sense on one level, since the horse is an energetic force of nature, running wild and free. And there is bound to be a release of energy as we leave behind two years of watery influences (first the Dragon, then the Snake) and gallop into the fiery Year of the Horse.

Yet horses are also very sensitive, social creatures, with an intense desire for companionship. Since a lone animal is vulnerable to predators, horses need one another for protection, and easily become spooked when feeling exposed. So the freedom-loving horse also symbolizes the need for community, safety and a slow, gentle approach. We’d do well to bear this in mind—especially because the first half of this year is rife with retrogrades, suggesting that patience will be the key to manifesting our goals."
http://mooncircles.com/aquarius-new-moon-welcoming-horse/






















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This Friday starts The Year of the Horse! (Original Post) magical thyme Jan 2014 OP
Wow! Kali Jan 2014 #1
the only breeds I could think of that have such heavy feathers were magical thyme Jan 2014 #2
and again.....royalty from across the pond. a kennedy Jan 2014 #3
the caption on the pic is a little confused... magical thyme Jan 2014 #4
I know.....I'm hoping it's a little girl. a kennedy Jan 2014 #5
pretty sure she is... magical thyme Jan 2014 #6
I think you're right. a kennedy Jan 2014 #7
My daughter was born in a year of the horse OriginalGeek Jan 2014 #8
I was fortunate to have a Palomino as a kid. She taught me a lot about mutual respect and trust. adirondacker Jan 2014 #9
 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
2. the only breeds I could think of that have such heavy feathers were
Wed Jan 29, 2014, 11:01 PM
Jan 2014

friesians and gypsy vanners. I tracked down a similar picture of a lighter grey and white dappled paint and found them both on a gpsy vanner web site.

Boy I'd hate to have to keep those feathers clean and fluffy!

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
4. the caption on the pic is a little confused...
Wed Jan 29, 2014, 11:23 PM
Jan 2014

"the first filly....runs around his new surroundings..."

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
6. pretty sure she is...
Wed Jan 29, 2014, 11:39 PM
Jan 2014

no peepee peeking out and the article refers to her repeatedly as a filly, named Song.

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
8. My daughter was born in a year of the horse
Thu Jan 30, 2014, 12:53 AM
Jan 2014

Now I'm not claiming anything mystical here but she does really love horses. WAY more than she loves rats.

adirondacker

(2,921 posts)
9. I was fortunate to have a Palomino as a kid. She taught me a lot about mutual respect and trust.
Thu Jan 30, 2014, 02:04 AM
Jan 2014

I "adopted" her from neighbors who neglected her for years for the cost of $50.00 with a saddle and bridle included. She threw me once while I was mounting (one foot in the stirrup) and bucked a few times when we first got acquainted, but after a couple of weeks of competitive stubbornness, was a best friend. We ended up winning the blue ribbon in barrel racing the second year at the county fair and would have placed in jumping if she didn't spook at the freshly painted posts. Many happy trail rides and fond memories.

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