Calico Horses and the Patchwork Trail
Calico Horses and the Patchwork Trail
Here is an excerpt:
Sunday, June 29, 2010:
I had another meditation of rolling hills of fabric. It all began with those familiar lights flickering on sparkling water. Next, I was looking down at the patterned lands that were made of patches of varying colors. I felt as if I were flying as I soared overhead. The hills had valleys and I dipped down into them. I looked all around at the many colors of blue, pink, green, lavender, and gold. Then a black, misty fog covered the hills and all went dark. The darkness slowly became un-foggy as if the sun was beginning to rise. Black hills appeared and three horses were standing on the ridge. They were pawing the ground and I heard them snorting as they swished their tails. They were real horses but they were covered in patches of fabric. As I looked closely I could see that they were each made of the same patterns I had seen on the hills. Three beautiful horses covered in calico fabric. And then the meditation ended.
Over 140 wild horses died as a result of this roundup. Could these be the horses who were calling out to me? I believed they were and decided to record their story and share their message.
Following the guidance of the wild mustangs, I was led to Caroll Abel, an equine photographer and wild horse advocate. Her photographs were connected to the visions I had seen, and without hesitation I knew she was key to helping me tell the story. It was through her wisdom, keen eye, and love for all animals, that I was able to convey the message spoken from the heart.
The horses that survived are now in a safe sanctuary and you can learn more about them here.
Synopsis of the Story
When the Spirit of Horse speaks to a ten-year-old girl through her dreams and calico patches magically appear as if from nowhere, the residents of Saddlecrest, Nevada have a genuine mystery on their hands.
It’s the story of how a girl ripped apart by divorce helps the wild mustangs torn from the range. Together they face uncertainties brought on by the decisions of others.
Carrie’s mom decides to uproot her from their familiar Jersey Shore home and move to the dusty deserts of Nevada. The move is as prickly to Carrie as the cactus beside her new home. But something mysterious greets her when she closes her eyes each night—like a winding path, her dreams guide her to the horses of the Calico Mountains.
Are her developing psychic abilities bringing visits from horse spirits or is her troubled mind playing tricks on her? Her new friend Milla has nightmares of her own—she’s the daughter of a government official known as “The Horse Killer.”
How can a few children make a difference to the plight of the foals snatched from their homes without warning? Like the tiny patches of cloth that adorn a calico quilt the clues draw them all together.
Follow the Calico Horses as they lead us down the trail of adversity to the peaceful pastures found by helping one another.
Nikki Ross
Play Space Director
Twirl Toy Store & Play Space.
Taos, NM
Shannon Windle
President
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Reno, NV
Connie Weinsoff
Director of Education
Return To Freedom
Lompoc, CA
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