Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Two horses Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell. Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see. Good friends are like this ......... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours. " Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Spencer <oacorp@...> wrote: From: " Spencer " <oacorp@...> " Hinkley " <cruiser5_1999@...>, " Sue Ferenczy " <babybumpkin8258@...>, " Ferenczy " <therev@...>, " " <monica_m_arias@...>, " Mom " <ahdoerge@...>, " Mel Irving " <melody@...>, " Coltrain " <soultrain1@...>, " jo & Roland Gilligan " <gilligan@...>, " Laurie Drago " <mick8_7@...>, " Lane Spencer " <lanes@...>, " kim " <Ssmithmdw@...>, " Katrina Schmidt " <kitkat4dale@...>, " Joyce Hoerz " <hoerz@...>, " Irene Ferenczy " <gypsy@...>, " Ed & Teddy Repose " <terepose@...>, " Dave & Robin " <seahag@...>, " Dad " <poppop@...> Subject: Two horses Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:36:36 -0500 Two horses Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell. Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see. Good friends are like this ......... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours. " Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Two horses Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell. Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see. Good friends are like this ......... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours. " Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 what an absolutely beautiful story which brought tears to my eyes- thank you for posting it- charlotte henry > > > Two horses > > Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. > > His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. > > As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell. > > Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. > > Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see. > > Good friends are like this ......... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours. > > " Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I checked to see if this story was true. Still not sure -but found this one that is! http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/183109 and the update http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/183371 ===== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 what an absolutely beautiful story which brought tears to my eyes- thank you for posting it- charlotte henry > > > Two horses > > Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. > > His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. > > As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell. > > Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. > > Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see. > > Good friends are like this ......... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours. > > " Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I checked to see if this story was true. Still not sure -but found this one that is! http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/183109 and the update http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/183371 ===== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi, I know this is OT, but for those people wondering about blind horses... Actually they get around really well. I know one who is currently competing in Dressage competitions, and doing well. Three cheers for the underdogs! And being herd animals, horses bond with other horses and usually have " pasture buddies. " Their lips are very sensitive, enabling them to pick and choose their food. Quite sensitive creatures, indeed! Just an OT comment from a horse owner! On Aug 30, 2006, at 9:57 PM, kiddietalk wrote: > I checked to see if this story was true. Still not sure -but found > this one that is! > > http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/183109 > and the update > http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/183371 > > ===== > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hi, I know this is OT, but for those people wondering about blind horses... Actually they get around really well. I know one who is currently competing in Dressage competitions, and doing well. Three cheers for the underdogs! And being herd animals, horses bond with other horses and usually have " pasture buddies. " Their lips are very sensitive, enabling them to pick and choose their food. Quite sensitive creatures, indeed! Just an OT comment from a horse owner! On Aug 30, 2006, at 9:57 PM, kiddietalk wrote: > I checked to see if this story was true. Still not sure -but found > this one that is! > > http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/183109 > and the update > http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/183371 > > ===== > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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