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The Horse Rider

An expert rider, a solid horse, what greater pals can there be? To stretch the land amongst the hills, to charge past the wind and be free. The horse's hooves slam to the earth like an auto's fiery pistons. His mane flows like a mighty river while his wild wide-eye glistens. Rider balances, holding the reins, and moves as one with the horse. She gentles her steed, who knows he's safe, and so they complete the course. How great to ride with the speed of a 'comet' on an Autumn day. How great to pace with the thrill of the ride, to live what comes your way.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 8/28/2024 3:55:00 PM

Wow Hilda: I was really riding right along with you. What an amazing gallop and amazing poem. I am Faving this one, I too was a rider and remember those days well. I wrote a poem about a Horse I rented once if you can follow this link. https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/ride_a_speckled_horse_466096

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 8/28/2024 5:30:00 PM

Thank you. I'll check it out.

Karen Jones

Date: 7/27/2024 1:21:00 PM

Wow it’s like you’re inside the rider and horses head! This is fabulous! I enjoyed reading and feeling the adrenaline!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/27/2024 1:35:00 PM

Yes, it's exciting. It is known to be a dangerous sport. I did like my riding years.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/22/2024 2:44:00 PM

What a wonderful write. I was a rider on your horse. Have a wonderful day riding away.....................

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/22/2024 4:15:00 PM

Lol. Riding, not writing. Thank you for the reply.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/19/2024 9:07:00 AM

mmm…love this! I rode a horse around Emerald Lake in the Yukon, holding tight, but we would be on for a while and so I had to loosen up and go with the flow. I love the excitement here! Fave! xx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/19/2024 2:57:00 PM

Thank you for faving this. When I love something, the poetry is easier to write. Horse riding in the Yukon sounds magical. Thanks.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/18/2024 5:06:00 AM

A pleasure to give another read.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/18/2024 9:39:00 AM

I'm honored you like it.

Tonye George

Date: 7/17/2024 10:22:00 PM

Horse riding is one activity I love. (in my head though) alongside archery. but I get too scared of horses, not the horses but the ride itself I guess. I've been wanting to go for a ride recently. lovely piece Dear, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/18/2024 9:39:00 AM

Thank you for reading. You would be better off to ride an experienced horse with a tender heart to start.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/16/2024 10:29:00 AM

I like horses, but I never quite had the "seat" needed for riding. A beautiful piece, in any event, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/16/2024 12:03:00 PM

Thank you.

Paige Hind

Date: 7/16/2024 10:21:00 AM

I love horses! They are so therapeutic-

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/16/2024 12:03:00 PM

They are. Thank you for your comment.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Beautifully written, Hilda. I also enjoy riding, I love the feeling of the breeze through my hair as we speed up in a friendly race. Have a blessed day, my friend.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/16/2024 12:13:00 AM

Thank you.

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/14/2024 9:16:00 AM

Hi Hilda; well said. When I was much younger, now and then I would go galloping through desert washes, up and down hills -- it was thrilling.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/14/2024 9:46:00 AM

It's a wonderful experience. We are in a special group. Thanks for reading.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/13/2024 2:22:00 PM

A pleasure to read. ;0)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/13/2024 2:27:00 PM

Thank you. Enjoy your weekend.

Mike Bayles

Date: 7/13/2024 9:19:00 AM

I love the ending. I love the line, to stretch the land amongst the hills.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/13/2024 9:30:00 AM

Thank you. It is my favorite activity.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/13/2024 7:35:00 AM

A wonderful poem which makes it so easy to picture the scene of a rider and her horse - very descriptive!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/13/2024 8:16:00 AM

Thank you for your compliment. I miss my riding days.

Ink Empress

Date: 7/13/2024 5:29:00 AM

Dear hilda, horses a beautiful and they are loyal companions like most animals: and youv written a very stunning writ here: im not good with horse riding but i can feel the excitement one gets through it from this poem: pleasure reading you always: sending you light

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/13/2024 8:14:00 AM

Thank you for your comment and for your appreciation of horse's. They need love.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/13/2024 1:19:00 AM

Loved this poem as much as I love horses! brings me memories too!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/13/2024 5:22:00 AM

They are fabulous, lovable animals. May they ever outrun us.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/12/2024 11:16:00 PM

I can feel the exhilarating thrill of speed and motion, though this poem's marvelous imagery, Hilda. Reading this was a treat. ;)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/13/2024 5:21:00 AM

Thank you.

Valsa George

Date: 7/12/2024 11:06:00 PM

Beautiful poem on the experience of riding on horseback. "His mane flows like a mighty river while his wild wide-eye glistens." Love these lines. I can imagine what a majestic looking horse, it is. With an expert rider on it, galloping over hills and planes will be a real thrill.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/13/2024 5:21:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by.

David Crandall

Date: 7/12/2024 7:17:00 PM

Hilda, you sure make riding horses sound fun!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/12/2024 7:23:00 PM

It is a great joy that I no longer do.