Senses

"People look without seeing, listen without hearing, touch without feeling, eat without tasting, inhale without awareness of odor or fragrance and talk without thinking." – Leonardo da Vinci

I want to be grateful for every small pleasure in life, thankful for every scene, smell, sound, touch, taste. For every good and perfect give is from above.

World Equestrian Games

For the first time in its 20-year history, the World Equestrian Games were held this year in the United States -- Lexington, KY to be exact. What a wonderful event!! Kentucky rolled out the red carpet, as a gracious host to horse lovers and competitors from around the world.

I had the privilege of attending with my friend, who lives in the Lexington area. It fueled the fire in my heart for all things horse-related.

Beautiful main pavilion.

Ride - a - Reiner

Mo loves to ride!

Molly the Pony. Injured in Hurricane Katrina, this poor pony was attacked by a pit bull at the rescue facility. She lost her leg due to the injury, and now has a prosthetic leg: http://www.mollythepony.com.

A dressage competitor from Israel. A para-dressage competitor from Italy.

A para-dressage rider with no legs -- an incredible inspiration.

Wells Fargo Stagecoach.

California Cowgirls riding team.

Rare Marwari horses from India.
Reining demonstration by Josh Vissers.

Horses, horses and more horses. I felt like I was in heaven. Maybe one day I'll have one of my own. ;-)

Changing Colors

A sure sign of autumn, the new sugar maple is turning a beautiful orange. ☺