No Reins | Indian Relay | Chappie

Inspired by an Indian Relay racehorse at the starting line, so very eager to run, and by these lyrics in Rascal Flatts’ song, “No Reins”:

All she’s ever felt is held back…
[She said] I’ve got to go and find me…
She found the strength to break free…
[She] finally gets to live her life that way…
No fear, no fences, nobody – NO REINS

SYMBOLISM
Colors:
Blue: Wisdom, Confidence
Orange: Red (Strength, Energy, Power, Success, Happiness, Beauty) + Yellow (Intelligence)
Embellishments:
Hail Stones: A Prayer for Hailstones to Fall on the Enemy (I prefer the idea of Karma)
Nose Bands: Number of Battles Won
Thunder Stripes on Front Legs: Protection by the God of War
Graffiti:  Benched (collected) from the trains passing through the remote Missouri River valley of my south-central Montana home.