Introduction

If you are reading this I am assuming you are a horse crazy kid. I was one myself and I completely understand. Maybe you are lucky enough to have a horse,or have weekly lessons, or just dream about horse ownership, but no matter what you maybe asking what do horses have to do with God.

God created horses, he has written about them and used them for picture lessons in the Bible. Jesus is pictured returning riding a white horse. I have not had horses all that long myself, but it has been a lifelong dream and passion. Even now, as I am learning myself, I am awed and amazed by the great lessons God is teaching me through these magnificent animals. They have a lot to say to us about ourselves and our relation to God.

Let me introduce you to our cast of characters you will hear about in this book. There may be more but lets start with them.

Abigail is a Clydesdale cross, rescued from slaughter. A wonderful organization saved her and fostered her to a local farm. Once she was stablilzed she came here to live forever and finish gaining around 300 lbs. She was abused so she is headshy and untrusting. She is the apple of my eye and, as of yet, unbroke, but we are forging a real relationship and will ride together one day.

Wyatt is a huge black beauty, He is a Percheron cross gelding, quiet and gentle. He is 8 and very sensitive. He is the leader of our small herd. He has a small star on his forehead and three white feet. He also has an old wound that looks like a smiley face on his withers on the right side.

Bubba is the oldest of our crew. He is a 16 hand 20 year old quarter horse. He has a gentle, steady, even demeanor, and loves to run despite his age and arthiritis. He is dark brown and his fur is rich and thick.

Cutter is a retired cutting horse, now used for delightful trail rides. We were all afraid of him at first because his owners had a rough ride on him the first time. But once we knew how to speak to him and he knew what we wanted, he has been a steady and wonderful companion. He is chocolate brown with a wide white stripe and two white feet. He has the thickest winter coat and feels like a giant stuffed horse through the fall and winter.

Last is Poncho, our newest edition. He came here thin and infected with a skin disease. Not well at all but is showing improvement. He is a beautiful roan appaloosa with a white blanket atnd black spots. He is so very thin and very defensive but we are looking forward to improving his health and outlook as we learn to care for him in the way he needs.

You will be reading more about these horses in the following devotional as well as horses in general. I hope you enjoy it, but most of all I hope God uses these examples to call you to himself. The creator of the horse you love, loves you so much. I hope you see glimpses of it here.