This week, Amy has chosen Waiting as the subject for the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge. I know very little about horses, but one thing I’ve noticed is that they are very adept at waiting patiently. The definition of ‘patient’ is to be able to accept or tolerate delays, problems or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. The definition of ‘waiting’ is the action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time or until something else happens. Horses seem to have got this down to a fine art. We humans could learn a thing or two from them.
Places in order of appearance; Wade House in Greenbush, Wisconsin – Fountain Square in Indianapolis, Indiana – Mackinac Island, Michigan – Wausau, Wisconsin – Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago, Illinois – Volkening Heritage Farm in Schaumburg, Illinois (2) – Old World Wisconsin near Eagle, Wisconsin.
The Nature of Things 
Never thought of it but you’re right Sue, horses ARE great at waiting. These are terrific but my favorite is the first woman with horse. She seems to be truly admonishing him!
Thanks, Tina! Yes, she was having quite a conversation with him and he seemed to be taking it all in stride.
A lovely selection of noble animals.
Thanks, Tom! I never feel totally comfortable around horses especially at close quarters but these did seem very placid creatures.
Horse make me a bit nervous too. They have a tendency to stand on your feet.
Beautiful shots of these wonderful animals! My mini horses I once had could stand underneath big draft horses. 😀
Thank you! Isn’t it amazing how one kind of animal can vary so much in size. It would be interesting to see them standing side by side.
Glad to see you’re posting again, Sue! Love these photos!
Thanks so much, Therese! It’s good to be mobile again.
Lovely shots of beautiful horses! Abroad I always feel so sorry for them patiently waiting…and waiting, and waiting…and waiting. Sometimes in hot sun and no water. Your horses are all well though!
Thanks, Ann-Christine! The horses that we’ve seen have, for the most part, been well treated and well-cared for.
Such a great idea to show how ‘waiting’ should be done! It’s good to see those beautiful horses in different places working hard for man and always noble.
Thanks, Marianne! They are gorgeous creatures and so patient.
Nice pictures Sue, I especially like the ones with the ladies talking to the horses!
Thanks, Sylvia! It’s good to see that so many of the people working with horses seem to really understand and care about them.
I agree, we can learn so much from them… Great response to waiting, Sue! 🙂
Thanks, Amy!
Yes you’re right, horses are incredibly patient creatures. My daughter has three and I’m always amazed at how they can just wait around all day. Great photos Sue
Thank you, Miriam!
I’ve been to two of the places you’ve mentioned. I distinctly remember how disciplined the horses onMackinac Island were. Excellent photos!
Thanks, Chris!