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Date Posted: 02:08:09 01/18/03 Sat
Author: Cheri
Subject: Friday's inspiration..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.." on 15:24:33 01/13/03 Mon



A SPECIAL PRESENCE

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Matthew 28:16-20 (NRSV)

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

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Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

- James 4:8 (NRSV)

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RECENTLY when I had finished my morning devotional reading, I remained in silent meditation. I always know by faith that God is present, but on this day I became acutely aware of a special divine presence. I did not see God, but I felt God's presence in an awesome way. Then I spoke within my heart, "Why are you here, Lord?" And God seemed to answer in a real way, almost audibly, "Because you are here."

That powerful Presence lingered, loving me. After a while that special presence lifted and I remained in a wonderful silence. I thought, Yes, what the Bible says about God's presence is really true: Draw near to God, and God will draw near to you. I had often read those words but took them for granted. I understood them as a declaration, but I had never experienced the promise of those words in such a real way.

As I think about that morning, I realize that when Jesus promised, "I am with you always," it is literally true. Although we accept this promise by faith, I also realized that as we pay attention to Christ's presence, we experience it more and more deeply.


Prayer: Help us, Lord, when we pray, to rest with you in silence and
to give you the opportunity to reveal yourself. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
When we show up, God is already there.

-- Anne Sandberg (Illinois, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Someone who longs to experience God's presence
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[> Friday's horse fact.. -- Cheri, 02:13:32 01/18/03 Sat



Cooling out..



Possibly one of the most tedious aspects of riding horses in winter is the after-ride cooling-out process. Tedious though it may be, it's very important to cool your horse properly. Putting him away hot and sweaty will jeopardize his health by allowing him to catch a
chill.

Even in the coldest of weather, the horse's metabolism (the burning of internal fuels to produce energy) will cause him to sweat during intense exercise. This sweating can be exaggerated by a full winter coat. For this reason, many horse owners choose to clip their horses in winter.

To cool your horse safely, you can begin while you're still riding. Following your ride or work out, walking him for ten to fifteen minutes will allow the heat built up in the muscles to dissipate.

Once you've dismounted, loosen the girth or cinch, but don't remove the saddle immediately as this will allow cold air to the muscles of his back and may cause cramping. Cover him with a cooler which may be wool or one of the more high-tech fabrics designed to wick moisture from the horse and cool him out quicker. Walk him for a few minutes like this and then remove the saddle and replace the cooler before continuing to walk him.

If your horse takes a long time to dry you can "thatch" him, that is cover him with a cooler or blanket with a layer of hay or straw stuffed underneath. Rubbing vigorously with a towel also helps speed up the drying process.

Check him frequently to make sure he is drying and cooling properly. If he has worked hard, you can allow him to drink cool water (not cold) to rehydrate himself.

Once you are satisfied that his temperature has returned to normal and his coat is dry, you can blanket him with a clean, dry blanket (if you routinely blanket in winter) or put him away without a blanket.

Sometimes, horses that have been worked more than they are conditioned for, or horses that are in the beginning stages of an infection, may break out in a sweat even after they have begun to cool down. In this case, extra steps should be taken to dry the horse off and cool him down. If he hasn't returned to normal after an hour, he may be suffering from tying-up or other serious condition and you should consult your veterinarian.


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