Feature Story for March 2010 ~By Colin Partridge She was the most beautiful woman I had ever met, stunning would be the word to describe her. As I looked into her eyes I felt as if I was looking into her soul. I held her close and felt her gentle energy. I nuzzled her neck, put my face onto hers, there we stayed for at least a half hour neither one of us moving. We were both aware of each other’s presence and the others around us but for us the moment was peaceful and tranquil. Read more
Winter Olympics 2010 Vancouver, B.C. Canada ~ It would be difficult to pass this one up and not share with VFTH enthusiasts some trivia that is sure to pique the mind! After reading Three Horses which horse was it that Yvonne invited into her life way back in 1991? Well, if you guessed Five Sails you are right! To further note on this and the significance this one horse has had in our lives we invite you to meet Our True Olympian
Feature Story for February 2010 is by Rachel Blaney ~ A journey of how the horses in the life of a young women helped to ease her transition as a new and single young mother, raising her first child as a single parent. Rachel's Story is truely inspirational.
Feature Story for January 2010 is by Jaylene Brower ~ A Marriage on Horseback! My husband Steve and I met 5 years ago at a trailer park we both resided in. The first year we met he got into the horses with us. Steve comes from a potato and beef farm in Idaho and had horses most of his life. He had purchased a horse from a friend of mine for his daughter. Since then we have acquired several and have watched trainers in seminars and have just has a lot of fun with them. After Steve became my husband!! he came up with a ranch name for us: ‘Double Bar B Ranch,’ this came about from our last names both starting with B’s. Read more
Feature story for Dec 2009 is by Gwenyth Santagate from Douglas, MA, USA. Gwenyth had the great fortune of taking in a horse that continually would run away from home (from down the road!) only to land on her doorstep each time! She eventually took Ginger in as her own after learning of the fate she had before her. A true heartwarmer, enjoy, thank you for sharing Gwenyth! Click here to read Ginger By Grace
My Hubby's In Love With A Horse!! Okay, if you haven't had a good laugh in a awhile, this article from the Globe & Mail will be sure to encourage one! I have to tell you this story shares a very close resemblence in fact of the true life relationship that Vernon has with Angel (she is even a Percheron to boot!!) A must read...click here to enjoy! Check back soon to read up on the updated sequel "My Hubby's In Love With A Mare" featuring Vernon & his Little Princess Angel!
Jimmy's Story
The morning traffic is moving slowly along Hwy #1 as I head out to see my horse. Relaxing into thought about the many years I have been doing this drive I once again feel the chills running through me. These chills are actually goose bumps and for me and this is a sign that some interesting and creative thoughts are coming my way. I first experienced this rush of energy when I would think back about the days Jimmy and I spent together learning healing techniques that would bring him back to good health. Ultimately these thoughts transended into the development of the most exciting endeavor of my life which was to create a natural healing and therapeutic business. We have come a long way. Today I continue to maintain my horse as I learned through all my studies and experience. Read more
Jacob's Journey, A Story Of Inspiration
By Linda Buchanan
Not only is this my horse's name but our experiences have been journey's themselves. This particular journey started in March when Jacob fell through a bridge up at Cultas Lake. His right hind canon bone, ligaments and tendons were crushed. The good news, he was able to bear weight quite well. Thus the journey began. Time is the true healer of all things and this can be a test on ones patience. I am a person who feels that I have to do something to help. I am fortunate to have a wonderful, respectful relationship with Jacob. Together we have over 600 endurance event miles together and have travelled 1000's more in the back country. Read more
Food For Thought ~ By Yvonne Allen
This past summer of 2007 I was sorting through an accumulation of “horse stuff” that I had been collecting for several years. Anyone that has ever owned a horse knows how tedious of a task this can be. I came across three bottles of a horse massage liniment that I had bought but had never used. I decided to take them out to the barn and use them up as there was no expiry on the bottles. Read more
By Walter Paetkau I was one of a number of thought leaders at a seminar in late September. We were asked to “Imagine Abbotsford”. This is an exercise being held in a number of B.C. communities led by Simon Fraser University and a local board. It is a three year process involving a variety of different citizens over a period of time to explore a vision of a healthy community and what it could look like 10, 20 or 30 years into the future. Read more...
Rescued PMU Mare Little Miss and Baby Joy (2 hours old!)
Photo Courtesy of Equine Voices & Sanctuary
OK ~ So these are not baby horses in this online video but just the same it put such a smile on my face when I watched it I wanted to share!. Click here to watch the Baby Moose in the Sprinkler!!
Just for laughs!! A friend of mine sent me a funny quote with an image that I uploaded onto the site. It shares the concept of how horses are still here to serve us, just when we were thinking we would never see these days again! Caption: Original SUV - As our nations's BIG 3 Auto Manufactures face bankruptcy we must all go back to the old time basics - North American's will soon have to embrace the Old Time SUV's!!
"Until he extends the circle of compasssion to all living things, man will not find peace". Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Little 'Cherub' Alexa Renee Middelaer died surrounded by love. Suspected drunk driver behind wheel in Delta tragedy.
As a horse lover from the time I made my entry into this world, I can relate with the experience Alexa had with Horsey Love. Although It was far too soon for Alexa to leave her loved ones, I hope to offer as a condolence to her family and friends, that she gained much wisdom and compassion from the time she did spend with Horsey Love. Horses are amazing teachers, especially for us people today. Alexa and Horsey Love communicated in a way that may be difficult for many of us to understand, however there relationship was of shared simple truths and love, that was all very real. I know this as I am still blessed everyday to share the time I do with two of my own horses that have taught me so very much. To read more about the life of this sweet angelic cherub click on the following link A Perfect Day, A Perfect Life
On October 31st, 2006 a herd of horses was stranded by rising water levels on a small plot of land in the Netherlands after a heavy storm. As the days stretched on people feared for the lives of more than one hundred horses! This exciting rescue was led by four very brave and strong women!
Who would have thought that a casual weekend at a friend’s cabin would turn into the realization of how a relationship with an animal could be at its most profound and deepest level.
When I was young, instead of an imaginary friend, I had an imaginary horse. He stayed in our backyard amongst a small grove of apple trees. Every night I went out with a bucket of water, which he drank while I brushed him, stretching to reach his thick black mane. Those evenings were filled with a sense of connection and peacefulness. I wished they would never end.
Over the years I was able to spend time with other people’s horses (real ones). There were no happier times for me than when I was with these magnificent creatures. I longed for the day when the beautiful, tall black steed of my dreams would come to life. Read more
Feature Story for February 2010 is by Rachel Blaney ~ A journey of how the horses in the life of a young women helped to ease her transition as a new and single young mother, raising her first child as a single parent. 
My Hubby's In Love With A Horse!! Okay, if you haven't had a good laugh in a awhile, this article from the Globe & Mail will be sure to encourage one! I have to tell you this story shares a very close resemblence in fact of the true life relationship that Vernon has with Angel (she is even a Percheron to boot!!) A must read...
The morning traffic is moving slowly along Hwy #1 as I head out to see my horse. Relaxing into thought about the many years I have been doing this drive I once again feel the chills running through me. These chills are actually goose bumps and for me and this is a sign that some interesting and creative thoughts are coming my way. I first experienced this rush of energy when I would think back about the days Jimmy and I spent together learning healing techniques that would bring him back to good health. Ultimately these thoughts transended into the development of the most exciting endeavor of my life which was to create a natural healing and therapeutic business. We have come a long way. Today I continue to maintain my horse as I learned through all my studies and experience. 
Not only is this my horse's name but our experiences have been journey's themselves. This particular journey started in March when Jacob fell through a bridge up at Cultas Lake. His right hind canon bone, ligaments and tendons were crushed. The good news, he was able to bear weight quite well. Thus the journey began. Time is the true healer of all things and this can be a test on ones patience. I am a person who feels that I have to do something to help. I am fortunate to have a wonderful, respectful relationship with Jacob. Together we have over 600 endurance event miles together and have travelled 1000's more in the back country. 
This past summer of 2007 I was sorting through an accumulation of “horse stuff” that I had been collecting for several years. Anyone that has ever owned a horse knows how tedious of a task this can be. I came across three bottles of a horse massage liniment that I had bought but had never used. I decided to take them out to the barn and use them up as there was no expiry on the bottles. 
CIRCLE F HORSE RESCUE
OK ~ So these are not baby horses in this online video but just the same it put such a smile on my face when I watched it I wanted to share!. Click here to watch the 
On October 31st, 2006 a herd of horses was stranded by rising water levels on a small plot of land in the Netherlands after a heavy storm. As the days stretched on people feared for the lives of more than one hundred horses! This exciting rescue was led by four very brave and strong women!
