DAIN DUNSMORE EQUINE SERVICES
Dain Dunsmore
Ridgetown, ON
Canada
ph: 519-674-1926
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Spiritual
Farrier's Prayer
And wisdom and courage to face whatever I encounter in my travels.
Even though my work with horses is difficult and dangerous,
Grant me patience for his flighty and unpredictable ways,
And keep me safe from harm as I do my task.
Let me remember that my satisfaction comes from helping
A lame horse to go sound, and a sound one to do his job with comfort.
Help me to have patience with my fellow humans, and to remember that
Most love their horses and want what is best for them.
Let me have respect and fellowship with my peers, so that we are
Not alone in this complex and challenging vocation.
Remind me that while my work is important, faith and family should
Come first; help me to schedule my days to reflect these priorities
And at the end of the day, when my mind and body are tired,
Help me remember why I chose this profession,
And never let me lose fascination and reverence for this
Wonderful creature You have given us, the horse.
Amen
Horse's Prayer
Feed me, give me water, and care for me, and when the day's
work is done, give me shelter, a clean bed and a wide stall.
Talk to me. Your voice often substitutes for the reins for me.
Be good to me and I will serve you cheerfully and love you.
Don't jerk the reins and don't raise the whip.
Don't beat or kick me when I don't understand you,
but rather give me time to understand you.
Don't consider it disobedience if I don't follow your commands.
Perhaps there is a problem with my saddle and bridle or hooves.
Check my teeth if I don't eat, maybe I have a toothache.
You know how that hurts.
Don't halter me too short and don't dock my
tail... it's my only weapon against flies and mosquitoes.
And at the end, dear master, when I am no longer any use to you,
don't let me go hungry or freeze and don't sell me.
Don't give me a master who slowly tortures me to death and lets me starve,
but rather be merciful and take care of me,
by letting me run and enjoy a warm pasture.
Let me request this of you and please don't regard it as disrespectful
if I ask it in the name of Him who was born in a stable like me.
Amen
Dain Dunsmore
Ridgetown, ON
Canada
ph: 519-674-1926
d-a-i-n
