Paul Goble Quotes

“Today we are still glad to remember that we have relatives among the Horse People. And it gives us joy to see the wild horses running free.”

“A beautiful spotted stallion was prancing to and fro in front of her, stamping his hooves and shaking his mane. He was strong and proud and more handsome than any horse she had ever dreamed of. He told her that he was the leader of the all the wild horses who roamed the hills.”

“The people gave them fine things to wear: colorful blankets and decorated saddles. They painted designs on their bodies and tied eagle feathers and ribbons in their manes and tails.”

“And then one year she did not return and was never seen again. But when hunters next saw the wild horses there galloped beside the mighty stallion a beautiful mare with a mane and tail floating like wispy clouds about her. ”

“She was glad to see her parents and they thought she would be happy to be home again. But they soon saw she was sad and missed the colt and the wild horses.”

“The girl gave the colt to her parents. Everyone was joyful.”

“A last the storm disappeared over the horizon. The tired horses slowed and then stopped and rested. Stars came out and the moon shone over hills the girl had never seen before. She knew they were lost.”

“I love to run with the wild horses, they are my relatives. If you let me go back to them I shall be happy for evermore.”

“Once again the girl rode beside the spotted stallion. They were proud and happy together. ”

“But she did not forget her people. Each year she would come back, and she always brought her parents a colt.”

“They said the girl had surely become one of the wild horses at last.”

“He welcomed her to live with them. She was glad, and all her horses lifted their heads and neighed joyfully, happy to be free with the wild horses.”