Something About Horses

Ever since I was a child I loved horses.. Never did get to own one, or even ride them more than a handful of wonderful moments, but that never stopped me from adoring powerful and beautiful creatures, and petting them any opportunity I can find.
This first photo is one i took back in 2007 in Trout Lake, a brief moment in the playful dance these two had choreographed spontaneously.  This first image became my dedication image on Flickr in honor of my Mother and Father, Claude and Nina Black, and has been seen around the world for 6 years now over 26,600 times.

As a Third Grader in school I learned to draw horses from my sister in law, and went on to teach my class the tricks of the trade.  Later in life I got to ride my friends big red Arabian Racehorse, Damascus, while he ran out of control and I stayed on!  Now i just pet and hug any horse that will come close enough to the fence and allow me to do so.