“back the wrong horse” is to be mistaken in judgment. A prime example is when audiences assume someone will not excel like here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O88k4i6pF1A

“beat or flog a dead horse” is to attempt to revive a discussion, topic, or idea that has been exhausted, or proved fruitless.

“from the horse’s mouth” means on good authority; from the original or a trustworthy source.

“hold your horses” is to check impulsiveness; be patient or calm.

“horse of another color,” something of different nature.

“look a gift horse in the mouth”, to be critical of a gift.

“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” reminds you to be grateful and not impolitely examine a gift for defects when you receive it.

More importantly, thank you for adding to the value of this stream of thought with your post: http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au/journal/2009/4/26/what-is-nature-telling-you.html – everybody – take a moment to read it – it’s uber-rich with insight.

If I may quote a few key phrases from your post…

When trust is present, silence speaks.

and

As you separate from the illusion of fear, nature shares secrets.

and lastly,

One is reminded guides take form to help humans attune to what they already know, but temporarily choose to forget.

Mental nectar.

Thanks for dispensing, Liara.

The horse post reads into my mind as a friend recently had a horse accident. The animal landed on him. He survived with serious broken leg bones and required surgery. For him, he had trained and ridden horses 20 years without a mishap so he felt he was overdue.

In terms of animal communication, you may be interested in this:
http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au/journal/2009/4/26/what-is-nature-telling-you.html

Thanks for the bit on horses; I did a meditation to see the animal in each of my major chakras and found a gorgeous black, proud horse in my 3rd…interesting to ponder that with your meaning!
Blessings!
licia

I am getting more in touch with my Sioux roots, so I can relate to connecting with family history.

Your blog, and especially your Native pages (like the Sioux symbols on your whats-your-sign.com site) have really helped me in my processes.

Anyway, thanks again.
Finestra