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The Magic of a Horse

31st July 2021 by MJC 2 Comments

A while ago, I published this article on Medium (I’m no longer a member) singing the praises of this wonderful horse. Just recently, I learned my early morning partner has departed this earth, so I decided to reproduce the article here on my website in memory of him.

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Photo (copyright) MJ Christie

Out the back of where I live there are open fields. In the last I can’t remember how long there’s been a black horse enjoying the seasons as they come and go. In the winter he (I know he’s a ‘he’ for obvious reasons) parades up and down in a green coat, looking very handsome. He reminds me of Black Beauty — though his head is adorned with a vertical white blaze rather than the star so often depicted in pictures of the fictional horse.

Photo (copyright) MJ Christie

This guy has become a constant in my morning routine. I get up, look out, and feel disappointed if he’s not there. I’ve watched him make friends through the years: with a herd of cows that graze in an adjacent field in the summer and a young pony who comes to visit a couple of times a year. And with the children who feed him apples and carrots — yeah, they’re a big favourite — and the birds love him!

Getting to know the local bird life. (Photo (copyright) MJ Christie)

At the moment, the local council are putting drainage pipes in and yes, you guessed it, he’s there making friends with the workmen. Of course, it’s probably to do with wheedling food out of them, but it’s always nice to think there’s something more going on inside his head.

Photo (copyright) M J Christie

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I always enjoyed watching him run. Free as the wind. I will certainly miss him. RIP big fella.

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  1. Joanna Friedman says

    31st July 2021 at 2:08 pm

    MJ,
    I felt so touched by this piece.. This week I went for a short hike, not knowing where it would end, and it turned out it ended at a gate that opened to a place called Horse Hill Pasture where a herd of fourteen horses roam free. It was a place that has rolling hills, overlooking a cloudy valley, with a glimpse of the ocean. I’m sorry about your friend, and thank you for posting your beautiful article in memory of him.
    Joanna

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  2. MJC says

    31st July 2021 at 2:53 pm

    Thank you for sharing your travels with me, Joanna. Horse Hill Pasture sounds like a great place to hang out. 🙂

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