About two weeks ago I got message from Stina that she invites me to Garifuna gathering in Owia. I was so excited,because I recently discovered that there is salt pond in Owia and I really wanted to go there. So,I didn't have to wait for too long to have a chance and see this beautiful place. And I also couldn't wait to meet Garifuna people and learn something new about their culture.
When I came to St.Vincent to study horses Stina once mentioned that there is one man called Boby who has stallion and mares and we should go visit him one day. Oh,I couldn't wait for this trip. Boby lives in Georgetown,so its was on the way to Owia and we decided finally go and meet his herd.
Next day we head out early,excited about our adventurous trip to the other side of the island. I must say that the other side of the island is so beautiful,with lots of palm trees close to the shore. Big cliffs coming out from the sea was another breathtaking scenery I can't forget.
It was about 3 hours ride with car,but when we came to Owia and went to see salt pond,only thing I could think of was ”This place is amazing”.We went for a swim,water was so clear and clean that I could see lot of colourful and different fishes. The half side of the pond is surrounded by big rocks which divide pond from the sea and protects us from big waves. We took lot of good pictures and video as well!!!
After we met some of Garifuna people and talked about their upcoming show in town. It can't be missed for sure.
And then it was time to finally go and meet Boby horses. That was the moment I was waiting for the whole day.
Before we went Stina called him to make sure he is waiting for us. I didn't know what I was expecting to see when I went there,but I knew one thing for sure-I would meet horses that have good life.
When we came Boby wasn't around so we walked a little to see what's happening and if we see any horses. Yea,here she was-old mare behind the gate grazing peacefully. Later I found out she was the lead mare of the herd.
Boby has 12 horses,one of them is stallion who I wanted to see so much. Bob also has lot of sheep and cows. They produce their own cheese and yogurt which I think is so nice,because it's so much more healthy to make own products and the taste is so much better.
Finally we see Boby coming with his son. We introduce each other,talk about little stuff and then Boby asked his son to call horses,but they were not to be found anywhere,so we decided to go inside the pasture and look for them. I must say horses for sure have amazing life here. They have so much grass to eat and big pastures to run around and feel free. For horses it's heaven, but not all people can afford to have that much land. We walk and walk and it seems horses are lost somewhere, because we can't find them.
But a little bit farther, here they are,grazing so peacefully. They look so happy and shiny. I see some young horses too-two new stallions and one mare. Others are mares,some of them are pregnant and expecting soon baby's. They come slowly to greet us. Some are more cautious and stay back. They look more like wild horses to me then domesticated, though they live with people. It's amazing how well Boby is taking care of them,giving them exactly what they need the most-water,lot of good grass and some love and attention.
I am trying to look for stallion,but he is somewhere in the back and doesn't seem to rush to greet us. But we are patient and soon he comes closer to greet us. He is so beautiful,brown fur,long mane,full of wild spirit. When you look at him you have no doubt he is the leader of the herd. He just radiates wisdom and power,that you simply now he is the one who keeps the herd together and safe.
He and Boby are like best friends. It's so nice to look how Boby treats him,hugging him with love and affection and horse seems to like it.
Bob doesn't keep all the baby's who are born in his farm,some of them go to another places and hopefully they have such good life with other people as they would have here with Boby.
I think it's amazing place to study horses in their natural habitat. Just by watching them in the herd I could learn so much about their language and how they interact with each other. I hope I will have that chance to go one day and spend it with all herd members.
Boby is such a nice person with so much love for his animals and I am glad I had this opportunity to meet him and learn something new about horses.
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