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My mother gave me two Gloria Duchin angel ornaments when I was a child with my name and the year they were gifted inscribed on the bottom. I always cherished them but since my mother passed away unexpectedly a few years ago, they mean so much more to me. Sadly, they’re tarnishing because they’re old and metal. I don’t have a way to post pics of them.
Here’s an ebay example of what my ornaments look like.
Thank you for the Christmas card, Melody. It’s such a joy to receive them every year. They’re always lovely. 🙂
Thank you StormDancer and Landipan.
I’m glad to hear you have such a strong connection with your horses, StormDancer. It seems horses can be just as much of a friend to humans as a dog or cat if given a chance. You’re proof of such. I hope you’ll have many, many happy years with them.
It takes a lot more effort to build a relationship so I assume that’s why a lot of horse owners fail or maybe they don’t care. A horse is a luxury item to some.
You’re right about the trainer too. The only way to catch the lesson horses was tricking them with treats and if they saw that halter they would run. Poor guys. That was the first disappointing clue. Second clue, when trying to put the bridle on, one of the lesson horses pressed her head against the stall wall trying to avoid it. Third clue, trainer getting frustrated and giving up when I made mistakes. Maybe some people like that kind of training abrasiveness (insert any sportsball coach)? It doesn’t work for me. Fourth clue, “show the horse who’s boss” handling (kicking and pulling), treating horses like low creatures that must obey or else risk painful punishment. I had enough. The documentary helped make my decision to quit final and I feel such a relief, yet sad because the situation of those horses will never change and I won’t be able to see them anymore.
If I had to apply human emotion to the horses I’d say they were depressed when called to work, but were told to put on a smile or else.
This trainer makes a lot of money being in the horse business. They don’t seem to have a connection to any of the horses. Buy, sell, and trade like one would a car. It’s sad. I could no longer contribute to that. Seems that kind of horse training/dealing is just how it is and how it has been done for centuries so why change? Perhaps they don’t see anything wrong with it. I cannot pass judgment on them, only myself.
Sadly, there are no horse rescues anywhere near me or other stables that hire. Maybe an opportunity will surface someday.
I’m sad, but in a way relieved, to report my venture in learning how to ride horses has ended. Several factors went into my choice to quit riding horses, but the main reason I quit came after watching the documentary on youtube called, Path of a Horse. It follows the journey of a woman who used to be an equestrian trainer and competitor. Basically, she discovered how much physical and emotional pain she had put her horses through over the years and how she lacked a true spititual connection with her horses. I’m not the crying type, yet after watching this documentary I was in tears and realized how ignorant I was about horses. I recently started riding and have never owned a horse. I wasn’t feeling any joy from riding horses as I had imagined. Ever since a little girl I’ve loved horses and had thought of them in a spiritual, magical way. When I was riding the lesson horse I kept feeling the impression of being on a broken spirit. Maybe it sounds silly to some. “Horses are just animals. They don’t have spirits.” I’m not passing judgment on those who do ride and always will. For me, personally, I can’t bring myself to do it anymore having seen the science behind the damage tack and the rider’s weight (for extended periods of time) does to the horse. I have too much admiration for the horse. I initially started riding because I will likey never be able to own my own horse and I desperately wanted to be around them. Maybe it was a selfish desire. “Pull on the reigns, kick him when he doesn’t respond, show that horse who’s boss or you’ll get hurt, you’re not hurting him, toughen up!” I can’t do that. If being weak is choosing not harm an animal, than call me weak.
Any plans to do this chocolate/sweet treat swap again? It’s probably too late for Christmas but we could make it a new years swap?
In no particular order,
– I’d love to have a red fire scratcher, young, and male dragon to add to my red fire dragon family.
– I’d love to find a professional job paying above minimum wage so my degree I worked so hard to accquire wouldn’t have been a waste of several years of my life.
– I’m not so so bold as to hope for a husband, but a boyfriend would be nice at the very least. Valentine’s Day sucks.
– While I’m grasping for wishing stars… I’d love to have a bit of tree covered land so I can grow my own fruits and veggies, keep chickens, ducks, a horse or two, a cat, and a dog. Plus, a sensible house with a spare room facing the east, made into an art studio with a fireplace to sit near when “old man winter” comes around.
Was somebody looking for this “Tristan” pegasus piece at one time? I have one listed on ebay right now.
Those are so pretty! Love them! I could imagine how hard it would be to pick just one or two or three. I especially like the ones with the long, curly stems.
I’m not getting emails alerting me to new PMs again. I also checked my spam box and they’re not in there either.
I’m not getting PM alert emails. They’re not in my spam box either. Is anyone having this problem or is it just me?
Welcome to the forum and your new addiction. 😛
It’s been said Windstones are like potato chips. One is not enough.
Thanks. 🙂 I hope this piece will find a home but I won’t be too upset if it doesn’t sell. It’s pretty neat.
I have a small pewter collection of mostly dragons by various brands (comstock, rawcliffe, gallo, perth). There’s a few other fantasy pieces like fairies and non-fantasy pieces, domestic animals (cat and horse). I love pewter even though it’s junk metal. Some have amazing detail and, of course, it’s not easily broken. 😛
