Prayer for a HorseI pause as I approach the gate at the end of this long walk to this day, which many have called the beginning of the end. As I pause, I hold him in my arms and look into those eyes. The tears begin to fall from my eyes onto his foal-like face, which sits so calmly on his young shoulders. I know you are afraid, even though you hide your fear, for if you had not had fear, you would not be so brave and so strong. The gods only know how much I love you and every day I will continue to do all within my power to relieve your pain until the day comes when there is no longer any need for me to be by your side.
Father in Heaven, accept our petitions on behalf of this horse. We ask that, although the fate of this animal is uncertain, you provide a loving owner to care for it always. Bless this horse with comfort and safety in this time of uncertainty. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Lord Jesus, I have a horse on my farm. This horse has been a very faithful servant during all these years. I am requesting your special blessing for this horse, as her health is not very good now. I am tired of losing horses, so help me to take good care of her and restore her health, in Jesus’ name. Amen Dear Lord, I pray for a horse. A horse who is strong and healthy and will carry me through my life. Talked about; Prayer for a sick horse, What is a horses prey.
Prayer For A Horse
A horse that is gentle and kind. A horse that is fast and fierce. A horse that will bring me happiness and joy in all things. Dear God, We come before you today with a horse who has been through a lot. She was born into a world of pain and sadness and abuse, but you have brought her here, to this time and place, for a reason. As we speak to one another about our experiences with horses, we find that most of us have felt the same way: that horses are wise, but also kind; that they are capable of great beauty and grace but also terrible brutality; that they can be both our best friends and our worst enemies.
We pray for this horse as she begins on her journey toward healing: that she will know peace in her heart; that she will trust again in the people around her; that she will be able to lead an independent life without being controlled by another creature; that she will not lose sight of what matters most to her—freedom. We ask these things in Jesus’ name. Amen
What Is A Horses Prey
A horse’s prey is grass, grain, hay and other forage, but the horse is not a ruminant animal like cattle, sheep or deer. Their digestive system does not have a rumen. A horse cannot graze for several hours at a time and digest its food, as can cattle or deer. Horses are grazing animals that eat large amounts of grass or hay in small portions throughout the day.
A horse’s stomach is designed to break down forage quickly so it can be digested by bacteria in the small intestine before being moved into the large intestine where water is absorbed from the food before being passed along to the rectum.
Horses are herbivores who need access to pasture or good quality hay during the winter months when they don’t have access to grass. They require a constant supply of roughage in order to maintain health and fitness levels, particularly if they are working hard on an intensive training schedule during cold weather months.
This is a prayer for a horse:
Lord, let this horse feel your spirit surrounding him every moment. May he feel your strength in his heart and body. Touch him, O Lord with your healing hand, and make more perfect in health each part.
- Lord, grant us patience to work with love and kindness to teach him what we know. Help us to understand him, so he may easily learn all that we try to teach.
- Help us be patient with ourselves, while also understanding the limits of our own knowledge and experience. We do not know everything about horses; help us accept this fact without shame or anger at our own limitations.
- Give us patience with those who have more experience than we do; help them teach well by sharing their knowledge and listening carefully when they speak.
- Let us take time to see the beauty of his form and share with him the joy of living as you intended us to do.
- We pray that you will give us wisdom to help him if he is sick, and let our knowledge not be abused by selfish gain or lack of love.
- Help us to always remember that the horse is a gift from you, meant for man’s enjoyment and use.
Dear Lord, most of all let this horse receive from you the goodness that you want for all animals – and may we be good and faithful stewards of your creation. Amen
In everything we do, may we be guided by your wisdom, mercy and love. Help us to recognize your plan for us in every circumstance; help us to accept that plan with gratitude, even when it brings challenges or suffering into our lives; help us always to see beyond those things which are temporary or passing away from our sight so that what remains is eternal life with God. And when we fail in these things – as we inevitably will – give us the courage to ask for forgiveness from those whom we have hurt or offended through our actions or lack thereof.
Prayer For A Sick Horse
Dear Lord, I pray that you bring healing to my horse. I know that you have the power to heal him. You have given us dominion over all the animals on earth. You have also given us dominion over our bodies and minds. You have given us the power to heal ourselves and others through prayer. Please use this power to heal my horse. I believe in your great love for me and my family. Please help us through this difficult time of sickness. Amen
I thank you Lord for your love and mercy toward me and my family. I also thank you for giving me the wisdom and patience needed to care for my horse during this illness.”
Dear Lord, please heal my horse. I pray that he will be able to run and play like other horses. Please bless him with good health and strength. I know that you are the healer of all animals, so please heal my horse. In your name I pray, Amen.
I pray for my dog who is very sick with cancer. He has been having surgery after surgery and now his mind is gone. Please let him get better so he can enjoy life again. Thank you for all your blessings on me and my family!
It’s a beautiful prayer, isn’t it? But nonetheless, no one says you have to be religious to appreciate the beauty of this prayer. In fact, it’s really more about how we treat our horses and how we are good stewards of God’s creation. Let us take time to see the beauty of his form and share with him the joy of living as you intended us
The Horse’s Prayer
This afternoon I picked up an old horsey book from my childhood that I’d not read for years. Amongst the familiar stories and well-thumbed pony pictures, I came across The Horse’s Prayer. Written in the 19th century by an unknown author, the piece is a plea from a carriage horse to his master.
The Horse’s Prayer was always read out at the closing of the Olympia Christmas Show which was always televised live on BBC1 when I was a child, before the days of multi-channel satellite TV. As a special treat, I was allowed to stay up late and watch the coverage. I will always remember sitting wrapped in a blanket in my pyjamas beside our Christmas tree with its twinkling lights and glittering baubles transfixed by the tableau: pantomime characters on horseback; Cinderella’s coach drawn by beautiful white horses and of course Santa Claus. And then all the lights in the arena would be dimmed; the snow would start to drift down and into a reverend silence The Horse’s Prayer would ring out. It was a magical, tear-filled emotional moment and my childhood Christmas would not have been Christmas without it.
The words of the Prayer still ring true in sentiment today, although some of the literal pleas are no longer relevant, such as the docking of tails for example. Everyone involved in keeping horses should have a place in their heart for The Horse’s Prayer. Enjoy!
Feed me, water and care for me and, when the day’s work is done, provide me with a clean shelter, a clean dry bed and a stall wide enough for me to lie down in comfort.
Be always gentle to me, and talk to me; your voice often means more than the reins.
Pat me sometimes that I may serve you more gladly and learn to love thee.
Do not jerk the reins, and do not whip me going up a hill.
Never strike, beat or kick me when I do not understand what you mean, but give me a chance to understand you.
Watch me, and if I fail to do your bidding, see if I something is wrong with my harness, or my feet.
Don’t draw the straps too tight.
Give me freedom to move my head.
If you insist on me wearing blinkers to keep me from looking around, at least see to it that they do not press against my eyes.
Don’t make my load too heavy and don’t leave me tied up in the rain.
Have me well shod, examine my teeth when I do not eat; I may have an ulcerated tooth and that you know if painful enough.
Do not tie my head in an unnatural position, or take away my best defence against flies by cutting off my tail.
I cannot tell you I am thirsty, so please give me pure cold water frequently.
Do all you can to protect me from the sun and throw a cover over me when I am standing out in the cold.
Don’t force an ice cold bit into my mouth, but warm it first in some water or in your hands.
I always try to do cheerfully the work you require of me and day and night I stand hours waiting for you.
And finally, my master, when my useful strength is gone, do not turn me out to starve or freeze, or sell me to a cruel owner to be slowly tortured and starved to death.
But do thee, my master, take my life in the kindest way.
And your God will reward you here and thereafter.
May you not think me irreverent if I ask this in the name of Him who was born in a stable.
AMEN
