Tag: #horses

Harps and Horses

Diane, our beautiful harpist…

We spent a wonderful Sunday afternoon enjoying brilliant, healing vibrations as a beautiful harpist made magic with her harp.

Our, almost ten year old, granddaughter found it rather amusing to be the only child in a room full of aging hippies. A fact that she stopped noticing once that she was totally absorbed into the music.

The relaxing sounds of the harp brought a relaxing, peaceful feeling to the room as the harp filled the room with its vibrations.

We, our granddaughter, more than anyone, loved the two encores that were gifted to us.

And the day just kept getting better….

Our day got even better as we were given a basket and permission to gather fallen apples and feed them to the horses.

Six gorgeous deep brown horses soon gathered near the fence by which we stood.

In the words of our granddaughter, the horses had come to say thank you for the sweet treats that we had provided them.

Just as we had said, thank you for the gift of a wonderful afternoon of music, fellowship,  and horses.

Sleigh Rides in the Forest….

Feeding candy canes to a horse.

Standing over 1.6 meters, and probably weighing in at around 800kg, this majestic Clydesdale is eating candy canes from our granddaughter’s mittened hand.

‘Sleigh bells ring, are you listening. In the lane, the snow is glistening. ‘ Richard B Smith

A McMaster University study finds the benefits of spending time in nature as the following.

  • Increased feelings of calmness.
  • Increased endorphin levels and dopamine production (promotes happiness).
  • Restored capacity for concentration and attention.
  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression.
  • Reduced irritability.
  • Lowered blood pressure and reduced cortisol (stress hormone)
  • Reduced feelings of isolation
Tom and Jake

Coincidentally, being around horses has a lot of the same benefits. Decreased blood pressure, lower stress levels, and reduced feelings of tension, anxiety and anger. In addition, studies show an increase of self- esteem, empowerment, patience, and trust.

Horse pastures.

After our wagon ride through the forest, we paid a visit to a horse pasture. Our 7 year old granddaughter called out to them, gently explaining to them that we were are a very loving family, and would cause them no harm.

Soon several beautiful horses approached the fence, trusting every word she spoke.

Thank-you so much to Rainbow View Farms for the wonderful outing.