“Pain from the past and the present, sadness, worthlessness, fear of the unknown, not meeting status quo, sacrifices made, uncertainty, and hopelessness. Yet there he was…. he did not see my outer self but rather my inner being, he saw my soul, he saw my pain, and he saw my wounds, he saw my sadness…..he did not have to speak, we did not need to speak, a gentle nudge, a breathing rhythm from his muzzle in my ear, a simple hug, forgiving and loyal, patient in his teaching, he knew my secrets but loved unconditionally,  a bond formed unlike any other….the pain began to heal, the feeling of joy and hope returned, confidence and self-esteem blossomed, the ability to find the fight to overcome the mountains became the normal day…..and all because of one horse’s unspoken neigh”

---Anonymous