Hoofbeats In Heaven
In Praise Of The Horse
Tribute To The Human/Equine Bond
Barbaro
Written & Contributed
By
Fritz Rauschenberg
Faster than the wind
Catching spirits of the past
He ran up through the clouds
To meet them in that field of grass.
His legs straight and strong
His eyes flashing a smile
He's running now with champions
Mile after Mile
Pennsylvania's pride is mourning
For a miracle that could not be
With all the skill and love
He just could not be healed
He captured all our hearts
Fragile yet so strong
If a million prayers could heal
It would not have taken long
Through the centuries near and far
In battle, work and play
Our equine friends have been there
Partners in finding a better way
In their September and December
We must all remember
And repay that dedication
A warm stall and a lump of sugar
But this bold spirit's run
Cut short by fateful situation
By fate's cruel decision
Not a hero's loss of vision
His name came from tragedy
Brought on by evil hands
I pray this is not an omen
That there are no more blessings for this land
Faster than the wind
Catching spirits of the past
He ran up through the clouds
To meet them in that field of grass.
His legs straight and strong
His eyes flashing a smile
He's running now with champions
Mile after Mile
Mile after Mile
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