Rhythm of Nature

Don't you just love the sound of gently thudding horse hooves beneath you? And the thrill of the wind in your face as the beautiful creature lopes you back and forth is just breath taking. In the saddle, I hardly feel the speed of my horse, but I do feel the power, the energy, and the strength rippling within the muscles. It is easy to tell when you are riding a very good horse. When he lopes, you should feel as if you are one with him. There should be little to no bumping around, just easy rocking back and forth almost as if you are underwater. He pulls forward with little effort and stops just as easily when you ask him to. He does not scare easy, but he will keep you out of danger. The experience is similar to hearing your favorite song on the radio.

Rhythm of Nature

The horse moves like music,
sometimes fast, sometimes slow,
but he keeps a rhythm
and never misses a beat.
Sometimes he sings
but usually he plays
a rhythmic little tune
by the hooves on his feet.
A galloping pace,
and the wind on his face,
a song in his heart
as he runs a great race.
It's the rhythm of nature
only few can hear
in order to witness this
beauty without lyric.
One must listen quietly
and then you shall hear it.

Written by (me) Brandi Copeland on May 6th 2008