I have always had a keen interest in horses. Although this passion has grown considerably through time, I can always remember being mesmerized with the realm of the equine. Equine pursuits usually took place in the country and rural areas, a welcome relief from the frantic pace of modern life. In my formative years, I could hardly begin to fathom the idea of pursuing such a hobby. It seemed to me like an unreachable goal and ideal, reserved for the wealthy and privileged. I thus remained satisfied with riding a handful of times and, whenever possible, would secretly admire these magnificent creatures from a distance. My experience has evolved, however, and through time, determination, and a gradual expansion and manifestation of my deepest longings, I have been enabled to explore this wonderful realm. I will describe here how this passion grew by comparing my childhood, equine-related perceptions, feelings and experiences with those of two years ago, when I first purchased my mare Tamrah, and again to today.…