Dear all,
Many greetings from a rainy month of November here in the Eastern Caribbean.
The herd with Jack, Spirit, Magic, Elena and Moonlight have all adjusted well after Darling’s passing and Elena seem to take more of a leader role. We have new students learning the language of horses and new blogs in the pipeline. New chapters to the book “The long way HOME” are in the process of being written right now.
Our horse program at SVG Horse School will always be inspired by our lead mare Darling.
I want to thank you once again for all your kind comments to the blog “The Circle of Life“. Your support was heart warming! Special Thanks to Mahsa who designed the beautiful picture of Darling wrapped around her working student Jonna – right before her last breath.
Enjoy a 100 photos and words describing a few of the lessons and moments we shared with our unique lead mare.
She touched many lives.
Forever grateful.
Much sunshine
Stina, Jonna and the herd
“My life is my message” – Gandhi
Taking Territory
Herd lessons
Heart warmer
Sunset riding
How to use tack
Interspecies communiction
Freedom in the Forest
Play on the Beach
Charm
Swimming in the River
Showing the way
In the front of the herd
Always interested
Peaceful rides
Dance
Dancing with Darling
Keep dancing
Companion
Friends
Always alert
Into the Ocean
Bathing
Stina and Darling on a rainforest ride
Greetings
Herd Lesson
Offering a ride
Saying Hello
Eye Contact
Team Player
Crossing Rivers
Teaching Leadership
Teaching Team work
One with Nature
Building Trust
Opening minds
Reducing fear
Teaching Rythm
Seeking contact
One with the rider
Togetherness
in tune
Ready
Rhythm and direction
Always ready
Following
Getting a scratch
Sharing bananas
Ride and Hike
At the river
Riding the halt
Giving balance
Training concentration
At arrival
At arrival
St. Vincent
Trust, teamwork, leadership
Going for a bath
First working student
Taking a Walk
Walking with Amanda
Enjoying Lessons
At the fig tree
Sunset and Rain
Pecking order
Bucket Game
Lead Mare Lessons
Whinny
More students
Curious
The Spiritual Ride
at Fire
Building Trust
Body language
Balance
High energy herd
Grateful at Sunset
Photo shorts
Proudness
Healthy Finally
Short after rescue
Connection
Unusual lesson
First rides
High Energy
Interspecies connection
In tune
Sharing Territory
First Touches
First time approaching
Fruit garden walk
1 year after rescue
Offering
A whisper
Eating together
Companion Walking
Majestic
Tada!
Wind Dance
Dancing with Darling
Awareness
Eye Contact
First meeting
Garden Lesson
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I’m not good in words… since Darling passed, and as I’ve never met her personally, my words, coming from an totally another corner of the world, would probably sound odd, but I want to say – I saw her dancing, loving, teaching from so far, and I know what she taught me – peace, joy, presence. Love. Anna
Dear Anna,
I really appreciate your comment, thank you so much. It is always nice to hear that the lessons we want to share actually reaches people around the world. Peace, Joy, Presence – what good inspiration we could share.
Much sunshine, wind and rain
Stina
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing these memories, Stina. Hugs!
Thank you Kay, its been a beautiful ride!
Thank you Stina for sharing your memories with Darling. I am so sorry I missed the chance to see her again but her lessons will always stay with me. I will never forget that magical ride I had with her at the beach and how patient she always was with us newcomers 🙂 She was so wise and majestic and she was amazing leader to all others. You gave her and other horses the home which was full of love and freedom and for that I am sure they will always be grateful to you!!! There is nothing more important in this world then knowing that you are accepted for who you are, either its a human or an animal, because We are all one 🙂
Love,
Kristine
There will be new lessons at the clinic, looking forward.
I think you will feel Darling around, everyone is settling fine, in fact they settled right away. Jack stayed at her grave and once she was burried he left the field and looked for the rest of the herd.
It was special to witness.
He united with Spirit and he just loves that!
Dear Stina,
What a wonderful tribute to a beautiful animal who has obviously touched & enriched the lives of many! Many condolences to you and her herd with her passing. Aren’t herd dynamics so intriguing and integral to the way of life? How lucky these spirits are to be so free in this environment that you provide them!
Wishing you all the best,
Elsie
Dear Elsie, Thank you so much for your comment. I look forward to meet you in person. I was very impressed of your balance in the saddle riding the polo horse. I am very lucky to be able to give the space and freedom to my horses to move around as much as they can.
I wish you could have meet my lead mare, but no worries we will talk about her alot! Looking forward. Thank you.
Wow, amazing Stina! I´m crying again… Darling has such a special place in my heart. So glad I got to know her!
I know, I know, she will always be there, we fly together forever