My son Matthew and I completed the tree carving "Spirit Horse", at Echo Valley Ranch and Spa! The carving covers 2/7th of the circumference of the tree, below the 33% guideline I use to make sure the carving does not affect the tree's growth. The tree is a Douglas-fir.
The carving has real horse hair, thanks Biscuit (i.e. an Echo Valley Ranch horse), and a glass eye. The image of the horse was inspired by photos by Raphael Macek, a Brazilian horse photographer.
First Nations people commonly believe that a "white" animal like a buffalo, raven or horse has special spiritual powers. We held a ceremony at the tree, before we carved, to thank the tree and ensure it stays healthy. Additionally the ranch wrangler's made offerings to the tree to instill the spirit of the horse, and I think it worked!!!!
The carving was started on Canada Day and finished July 25th.
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