Continued reader responses about horses..

“Horses helped build our great America along side of those dedicated to make her the greatest nation on earth.  A symbol we should not take lightly during these troubled times.” – Linda in Yuma, AZ

“Freedom to run.” – Joel in Fort Huachuca, AZ

“Wild horses are as American as Freedom.” – Sharon in Eau Claire, WI

“Personal freedom to roam & beauty in nature.” – Teresa & Gary from Bloomfield, MN

“Beautiful animals that should be free to run. No Fences.” – Rebecca in Gary, IN

“Outdoors and self-sufficiency.” – John in Chula Vista, CA

“Freedom.” – Beverly in Shelby, NC

“The land of the free.” – Diana in Defuniak Springs, FL

“Wild freedom.” – Beth from Xenia, OH

“Freedom. Power. Beauty. America.” – Veronica from Jefferson, GA

“Horses symbolize Native Americans, such as the Appaloosa and the Nez Pierce Tribe.” – Jim from Indian Valley, ID

“Horses are a symbol of freedom and spirit to me. I love their stature and to see them run.” – Karen from Lancaster, CA

“Freedom.” – Amy in Anchorage, AK

“Horses are a beautiful and wild reminder of the past.” – Donna in Stephens, AR

“Freedom.” – Lynn in Wayne, PA

“The last of the free spirited animals....” – Sandra from Cumberland, ME

“They have always been a symbol of freedom for me, especially wild untamed horses.” - Amy in Frisco, TX

“Grace” - Angel in Chico, CA

“Freedom.” – Emily in Santa Rosa, CA

“They symbolize a long lost way of life when horses were a very important commodity of transportation.” – Susan in Gillette, PA

“Unbridled freedom!” – Joseph in Audubon, NJ

“One of the loves of my life, created in majestic beauty.” – Melissa in Knowville, TN

“Horses are freedom, connection, the spirit of the human essence.” – Susan in Oxford, IA

“Freedom” – Terri in Brooklyn, MI

“Beauty and freedom.” – Sandy in Springdale, AR

“They are beautiful, strong animals.” – Robert in Collinsville, MS

“They are beautiful creatures that symbolize freedom.” – Jeri from Gainesville, TX

“Graceful and beautiful.” – Pat from Stratford, NY

“To me horses are symbols of freedom and loyalty!” – Christina in Milwaukee, WI

“Freedom, serenity.” – Margaret in Randolph, NJ

“They are beautiful.  I've loved horses my whole life -- they signify freedom, beauty, nature.” – Shannon in Decatur, GA

“Beauty, relaxation.” - Heather in Callaway, FL

“Strength, beauty, & freedom.” – Theresa in San Diego, CA

“To me horses represent a symbol of beauty & freedom.” – Christine from Denton, TX

“Horses have always stood for FREEDOM to me.” – Patsy in Fresno, CA

“Beautiful free spirit.” – Vickie in Tishomingo, OK

“Beauty and grace.” – Kelly in Horicon, WI

“Not only are they beautiful but they are a means of transportation now too.” – Susan in Olathe, KS

“Freedom, Nature, & the Beauty of God’s Magical Creations.” – Marcy Lynn in Bridge City, TX

“Freedom and beauty.” – Susan in Gresham, OR

“Freedom.” – John in Desert Hot Springs, CA

“I love the song wild horses. There is something very poetic about wild horses.” – Vicky from Shreveport, LA

“Wild and free.” – Andrea from Abingdon, MD

“Freedom.” – Tim in Glendale, AZ

“They are a symbol of police officers in cities using them for a plethora of duties including great public relations.” – Francis in Brookport, NY

“Marriage of strength and grace.” – Samella in Westville, NJ

“Freedom.” – Patrick from Rockford, IL

“A sense of serenity and beauty.” – Connie from Eastanollee, GA

Horses are not only beautiful creatures but definitely needed through out all stages of life!” – Annette in Gilmer, TX

“They mean loyalty.” – Jeanette in Ontario, Canada

“Power, dignity, grace, self confidence, and peace.” – Vickie from Port Charlotte, FL

“Freedom.” – Rebecca in Visalia, CA

“They are simply the most beautiful creatures in the world.” – Kim in Phoenix, AZ

“Freedom is what they mean to me. Horses are happiest when freely galloping through the hills and valleys.” – Brandon in Blairsville, GA

“Strength for sure” – Richard in Winston Salem, NC

“They mean freedom, beauty and grace.” – Renae in San Luis, CO

“Freedom and beauty.” – Heidi in Wood Cross, UT

“Horses are a beautiful animal that are an inspiration to me as I write my western novels. Historically this country would not be what it is without the horse to help advance man.” – Lin in Freson, CA

“I have always loved horses. They represent freedom to me.” – Auriette in Pensacola, FL

“They mean peace and happiness to me.” – Julian in Shakopee, MN

“Freedom.” – Bonnie in Glenwood, IL

“Beautiful, majestic, wise animals!”  - Marianna in Louisville, LA

“Freedom.” – Wendy, in Pomona, NY

“Being strong.” - Philip in Jackson, MO

“Freedom and Power” – Carol in Saint Charles, IL

“Horses are beautiful creatures that have been around for hundreds of years.” – Saundra, in Holly Grove, AR

“To me, horses are beautiful, majestic animals.” – Amy from Winter Garden, FL

“Nature.” – Shawna, in Kaufman, TX

“Grace and Beauty.” – Michaela in Moss Point, MI

“Freedom.” – Dennis in Redding, CA

“They were the earliest form of transportation, and helped out in the fields. They truly are majestic creatures.” – Wayne in Arnold, CA

“Horses represent freedom, being carefree, strength, power, wild (in a good way).” – Joanna in Rochester, NY

“Freedom, grace, beauty.” – Brenda in Keyport, NJ

“Actually although they represent in part the old west in the US, their history is as old a human’s. Their strength, grace and intelligence have made them invaluable to the development of civilization. If I had to pick an animal that most represents the grandeur and creativity of nature it would be the horse.” – Shirely in Bangor, PA

“Peace and freedom.”-  Monalisa in Waco, TX

“They're graceful and beautiful! Love them!” – Heather in Macomb, MI

“Friendship, freedom.” – Dianne in Jenks, OK

“Memories of riding my cousin's horse alone in the fields - I felt so free and so independent.” – Pamela from Martinez, CA

“Beauty.” – George, in Rancho Cordova, CA

“Freedom.” – Lisa from Panama City, FL

“They mean freedom to me.” – Donna in East Machias, ME

“Times are changing to fast. We need more old west times back.” – Micheal in Wylie, TX

“Horses are beautiful, loving creatures.” – Tim in Jackson, GA

“Comfort.” – Elizabeth in Philomath, OR

“I just love them, plain and simple. They're my favorite animal.” – Kelli in Yuma, AZ

“Passion.” – Jodin Snellville, GA

“They symbolize freedom and strength.” – Leslie in McKinney, TX

“Freedom” – Dorothy in Highland, UT

“Wild and free.” – Kurt, in San Francisco, CA

“Freedom, power, grace, loyalty. “ Vicki in Bear, DE

“They mean a time of roaming free.” – Suzanne from Durant, IA

“To mean they represent intelligence and wisdom.  I love that they are used in therapy. They are kind and make great friends!” – Amy in Albuquerque, NM

“Symbol of grace and beauty.” – Melissa in Raymore, MO

“Horses mean beauty and freedom, independence from today's technology, a wild spirit that appears tame, but never really is.” – Tony in Troup, TX

“They're beautiful free-spirited animals.” – Christine in New Castle, DE

“Beauty.” – Vicky in Trussville, AL

“An incredible working relationship that provides a unique bond for a mutually beneficial and cooperative existence.” – Christine in Coalinga, CA

“They signify--freedom, a little wildness, and beauty.” – Bonnie in Bell, FL

“A connection with the outdoors.” – Pat in Des Moines, IO

“They graceful, beautiful creatures.” – Brigette in Oklahoma City, OK

“Horses, remind me of the country, where life slows down a little and you can just enjoy life.” – James in Tacoma, WA

“Grace and stealth.” – Jennifer in Avon, MA

“Freedom.” – Cynthia in Adrian, MI

“Free spirit and adventure.” – Bernice in Crawford, GA

“Beauty and strength.” – Jill in New Port Richey, FL

“To me horses are beautiful animals that represent the synergy possible between man and animal, when treated with respect and admiration.” – Dave in Buffalo, NY

“Cowboys and westerns and freedom!” – Lola, in Waco, TX

“Beauty and carefree.” - Shawna from Sheridan, WY

“Freedom.” – Sharon in Madison, FL

“Grace; solitude; spirituality; harmony.” – Brandy in Sioux Falls, SD

“Freedom.” – Sharon, in Clifton Park, NY

“They represent grace and natural beauty.” – Marie in Barnhart, MO

“Beauty & freedom.” – Tammy in Greer, SC

“Grace and Beauty.” - Charmaigne in Royal, AR

“They are a symbol of what my life is about. Living on a farm and caring for my animals.” – Brandlyn in Clifton, TN

“Love to watch them, they are so majestic.” – Veronica in Toole, UT

“Beauty.” – Marcel in Winchester, VA

“They remind me of my for-fathers efforts in the old west.” – David in Forney, TX

“Strong, free, wild, beautiful.” – Kristin in Tempe, AZ

“I love their beauty and how they have helped mankind advance through the ages.” – Mary in Las Vegas, NV

“They are such graceful and beautiful animals, and with such personalities.” – Sharon in Florala, AL

“A beautiful animal descended in all it's glory almost unchanged since it's earliest appearance on earth.  It lifts your heart just to see one.” – Ruth in Oak Park, MI

“Freedom and spirituality.” – Kym in Williston, SC

“They are beautiful, and I hate seeing them penned up in these little yards around here.” – Teresa in Martin City, MT

“Beauty and freedom.” – Annie, in Boise, ID

“They were used by cowboys to get around back in the old western times.” – Terry in Dunnsville, VA

“When i see horses I think of strength and freedom and beauty.” – Alma, in Grayson, LA

“Freedom.” – Elizabeth in Purcellville, VA

“Beauty and Grace.” – Jan in Newberry, FL

“Strength, energy, happiness.” – John in Folsom, CA

“Freedom.” – Karen in Boerne, TX

“To me, horses are grace, strength, and a total connection with nature.” – Gabriella in Yorba Linda, CA

“Childhood memories of being a cow girl.” – Carol in Gig Harbor, WA

“Freedom. “ – Patricia in Palestine, TX

“I think they are beautiful creatures and so graceful.” – Kathy in West Rutland, VT

“They're just beautiful!” – Laurie in Swedesboro, NJ

“Freedom.” – Amanda from Big Rapids, MI

“Freedom, strength, beauty and dignity.” – Jan in Albuquerque, NM

“Beauty, intelligence and everything wonderful.” - Laura in Alberta, Canada

“Freedom.” - Michelle in Bay City, MI

“To see a horse running wild reminds me of freedom, like a bird soaring in the air.” – Linda in Eaton, OH

“Strength.” – Stacy in Kittanning, PA

“Freedom and being lucky to be able to be free.” – Joni in Erie, PA

“Freedom – Independence” – Brenda in Omaha, NE

“Freedom.”  - Christine in Keota, OK

“People migrating to new lands.” – Cassandra, in Shamokin, PA

“Beauty.” – Janice, Las Vegas, NV

“Majestic beautiful animals that continually amaze me.” – Linda in Richmond, VA

“Power.” – Sheryl in Newman, IL

“The best of the old west.” – Muriel in Boca Raton, FL

“Freedom.” – Jill in Salem, OR

“They are great companions!” – Jeanette in Valley Center, CA

“Freedom.” – Joe in Lowell, MA

“Beauty, Freedom and Power.” – Teri in Pahrump, NV

“They are magnificent animals.” – Tawnda in East Greenville, PA

“Beauty of nature.” – Margaret in Port Carbon, PA

“The old west. Freedom. Beautiful. A symbol of adventure with no fear.” – Lydia in Fresno, CA

“They mean strength and beauty.” – Anne in Fenton, MI

“Beauty, freedom.” – Ken in Coral Springs, FL

“They make me think of freedom and having wind in my hair. The closet thing to flying, is riding a horse.” – Melanie in Susquehanna, PA

“Old fashioned way of getting around.” - Gregory in Reading, PA

“They bring back memories of my childhood and my mother's love of horses.  They have always represented graceful and yet very strong animals.” – Lori in Alexandrai, VA