Velvet Willow

Dreamer, one of our newest rescues from a slaughter feedlot in Washington, and Hope our rescue lamb. ♥  Follow their story at the Dreamer and Hope Blog.

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Dear Willow,  It has been one year today since you left... and I don't miss you any less. I miss you every second of every day.  I miss your hugs, the way you smell, the softness of your f...

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Yesterday was one of the scariest days of my life... Martha came to work with Rain and Violet.  It was sunny and warm, and I was so excited to ride Rain.  When I got out to the barn, Martha ...

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My sweet Misty girl... she's come so far. She's so soulful, and sometimes when I hug her and close my eyes it almost feels like I'm with Willow again. I know for sure that Willow led her to m...

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Here we are together... even though we are both muddy, I love this photo because I think my smile shows how happy she makes me. She's so soft and gentle... She gives me unlimited kisses, and her ...

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Woke up to one degree weather here in Tennnessee! Rain and Misty were bundled up and warm though... my hands were frozen, but they warmed right up under Rain's coat. And she still smells like c...

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It's Christmas Eve, and something very special and beautiful happened this morning... I woke up early and went out to feed the horses. It was cold, and the sun was peeking up over the hills. I pu...

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Decided to decorate the white barn this year for Christmas... The last photo is of the decorations on Willow's stall door.  ♥ 

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I was so excited to wake up early to a blanket of beautiful snow... I ran out with my iPhone and grabbed this shot of Misty and Rain.  Despite the snow, the sun was shining, and their coats we...

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One year ago today, Willow was delivered to me at Martha's farm.. I drove out there early this morning and surprised Martha. I brought Martha a small, handmade painting of a Friesian horse on...

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I came across this photo of us from last winter... I don't have any photos from the day I met her (I was too stunned to pick up my camera)... A year ago today, I met the soul and started the...

http://www.velvetwillow.com/2013/11/one-year-ago-new-photo-of-us.html

So often in the morning lately, I'm awoken early by the sun rays streaming into my room... and I get this feeling - a sort of nudge to run out to the barn. And when I do, something magical usua...

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Most of my mares don't care to wear flowers, but Princie Pie's always up for it. Such sweet boys... ♥

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Mirabella is doing so well. She's very sweet, easy... just lovely in every way. She is a gift, and I'm so grateful. ♥ I can't help but compare these photos of Mirabella (top) and Willow (b...

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So powerful, yet so vulnerable. Neglected and abused, but still trusting. Her spirit was never broken. I love Misty so much. ♥

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Rain and Violet... they are both so gentle and kind... both gifts from Willow.  ♥  From Mississippi and Florida, I found them while not even looking for horses.  And I bought them both s...

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She arrived in the long fancy horse trailer driven by her owner's grandparents. I couldn't help but think of how different this was compared to Misty's when she drove up in the rickety old hillbi...

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The other day, I took a shortcut out to the farm last week and saw a sign alongside the country road that said, "Found 2 kittens. Please claim before they have to go to the shelter." Well, I coul...

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I think Violet still thinks Mirabella is her baby... she still shares her food. ♥

http://www.velvetwillow.com/2013/10/mirabella-violet.html

I love our herd (and that's including my angel, Willow) ♥

http://www.velvetwillow.com/2013/10/all-7-horses-video.html

Misty... She is so beautiful... always has been to me though. And here's what just three months of love and nurture can mean to a horse...♥

http://www.velvetwillow.com/2013/10/three-months-with-misty.html

I love Misty. I love that she stops eating grass when she sees me coming... and how she saunters over and then stands very close to me.  I love how still and quiet she is when she's with me... a...

http://www.velvetwillow.com/2013/09/misty-in-mist.html

We weren't really looking for another horse, but I woke up yesterday morning with the feeling I should take a look online...  and I found the cutest pony.  Described as super sweet, I thought h...

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The reason I hold on  'cause I need this hole gone...  Funny you're the broken one   but I'm the only one who needed saving...                           �...

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The story of my Friesian rescue horse Willow, our journey toward healing, and the power of love.

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