The "Bring the Mare into Heat" Prayer: June 4, 2007

As I mentioned in my last post, I'm hoping Nic's in heat this week, because it would be good timing for the show I have on June 16. When she is in heat, Nic doesn't want to bend, and is overall a sourpuss. Taking her to a show when she is in heat would be a nightmare.

So, I am invoking the "Bring the Mare into Heat" prayer, which I have displayed below. Enjoy.

Hail Mother Nature, full of grace.

My mare’s heat cycle is with thee.

Blessed art heat cycles amongst mare owners,

and blessed are the fruits of good timing.

Holy Good Timing Batman,

pray for us mare owners,

that the heat cycle does not coincide with a show,

now or at the hour of any future show.

Amen.

Since I started "Of Horses and Humans," Nic has been getting some much deserved recognition and accolades from her adoring fans. Although such wanton adoration is expected, nay, required, the poor dear can't graze in a field without being harassed! Although most celebrities would revel in such attention, Nic, in accordance with her evolution as a prey animal, is naturally quite shy. So, she has chosen to go incognito, so she won't be recognized on the street. I'm not totally convinced the disguise is working, but what do you expect, the mare has a brain the size of a walnut, so of course she would use the "if I can't see you, you can't see me" mantra of 2 year old humans.