02/09/2025
The Painted Horse of the Four Winds
Long ago, the elders told of a time when the Four Winds came together to give a gift to the people.
The North brought wisdom.
The South brought warmth.
The East brought vision.
The West brought strength.
They joined their powers and created one being—the Painted Horse.
His mane carried the colors of sunrise. His eyes held the reflection of flowing rivers. His spirit moved like both fire and storm. Around his neck hung feathers and beads, each carrying stories of ancestors, prayers, victories, and struggles.
The Painted Horse was more than a horse. He was a guide. He taught the people that true freedom wasn’t just running across the plains—it was living in balance with the earth and the sky. His turquoise color reminded them of sacred water, the source of life. His fiery orange spoke of the eternal flame of spirit, a fire that never fades.
The elders would say: “If you dream of the Painted Horse, it means the Four Winds still remember you. Ride with him, and you will discover the path meant for your spirit.”
Even today, the Painted Horse of the Four Winds is a symbol of courage, freedom, and the unbroken bond between the people and the land.
