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February 10, 2011

Longhair

Written and photographed by Ursula Jorch

This cool beauty is a wild horse who lives in northern New Mexico. To me, he’s both hip and knowing at the same time – a groovy sage.

I photographed this dude with my friend David, who shared with me the wild horse herds that were his passion. We walked out among the horses, who tentatively approach and watch, curious. Longhair was a horse apart with his long mane, like a teenage boy with hair falling in his eyes. That association made me smile. Yet watching him filled me with peace.

There’s another part to this story: my friend David worked to preserve the environment and the wildness of these horses. Those are both treasures in the world, as was David, an awesome photographer and a peaceful and gentle soul. He died suddenly, a few weeks after this image was made, doing what he loved. That is certainly a gift, but I miss the gift of David in the world. So part of my sharing of this image is the sharing of what David gave to me.

Thanks, man! I love you still.

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14 Comments on Longhair

  1. AnnaNo Gravatar on Thu, 10th Feb 2011 11:59 am

    2. congrats on the blog! This is a special story. I feel blessed to have Longhair living with me now!

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  2. lisa @thebeadgirlNo Gravatar on Thu, 10th Feb 2011 7:09 pm

    3. Ursula, the image is gorgeous!

    thank you for sharing – so excited to see more!

    xo
    lisa

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  3. laurieNo Gravatar on Thu, 10th Feb 2011 10:00 pm

    4. Ursula,
    When’s the next post?!!

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    Ursula JorchNo Gravatar Reply:
    February 11th, 2011 at 7:04 am

    Next Tuesday, Laurie- stay tuned!

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  4. Sylvia BeckNo Gravatar on Fri, 11th Feb 2011 12:51 am

    5. Great first posting on your blog……so enjoyed reading it. Longhair is beautiful!
    Looking forward to continued postings on your journey!
    ox
    Sylvia

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  5. Alexanne StoneNo Gravatar on Fri, 11th Feb 2011 9:01 am

    6. Ursula – a beautiful first share! The horse is just gorgeous. Your friend, David, sounds like he lived this life marvelously. Hugs to you and see you soon. Alex

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  6. Kathy Troidle JacksonNo Gravatar on Fri, 11th Feb 2011 12:23 pm

    7. Ursula – just gorgeous! The image and the story behind it. What things you will see on this journey of yours! Special people, special places, special memories. I am sorry for the loss of your friend. Your first blog post such a lovely tribute to him!

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  7. Elaine BaileyNo Gravatar on Fri, 11th Feb 2011 12:34 pm

    8. Ursula – I LOVE your first blog and what a beautiful picture. David sounds an amazing friend to have known – you’re very blessed.

    Can’t wait for the next post!

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  8. Ursula JorchNo Gravatar on Fri, 11th Feb 2011 4:08 pm

    9. Thanks everyone for your supportive comments! I’m so glad to tell a bit of David’s story, and that it touched you.

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  9. KarenNo Gravatar on Fri, 11th Feb 2011 10:11 pm

    10. Beautiful! Both the image and the story!

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  10. GeniNo Gravatar on Sat, 12th Feb 2011 11:10 pm

    11. Ursula, life is made of our encounters, and your journey will be full of memorable ones! Thanks for sharing with me, Safe travels!

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  11. StaceyNo Gravatar on Sun, 13th Feb 2011 5:31 am

    12. Ursula,
    Awesome image and quite the picture you painted with the brief story.
    Touching.

    I love the title of your blog and can’t wait to see more. I’m guessing from the title we may get to read about your ventures here in a little more detail then your Facebook teasers… in anticipation…

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  12. lesley diamondNo Gravatar on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 5:52 pm

    13. just met you this morning. just met longhair a few minutes ago. fell in love. both of you are beautiful. sorry for your loss. thank you for your gift.

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  13. Ursula JorchNo Gravatar on Sun, 6th Mar 2011 12:16 am

    14. Thank you, Lesley! I so enjoyed meeting you as well – what a great way to connect.

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