Last week, I had the opportunity to visit a wonderful home on a horse property that was luxurious due to its simplicity. Western simplicity. Afterwards, I found myself asking - can simple really be luxurious?
I think so.
According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, luxury is defined as:
1. A condition of abundance or great ease and comfort.
2. Something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary.
3. An indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction or ease.
Simple, less ornate, buildings and homes compliment the beauty of the outdoors.
In the photo above, which was taken at Lake Pueblo, if you were able to see all of the boats and the marina, would you notice the beautiful sky or the reflections on the water? Probably not.
Consider dressage riders.
They generally wear simple black and white riding attire. The simplicity is both elegant and formal.
Simplicity can be deceptive.
Dressage itself is anything but simple. It takes years of training for a horse and rider to achieve the harmony that this particular pair, in the photo to the right, displayed yesterday at the Colorado Horse Park. Unfortunately, I missed the rider's name.
For those of you who have not had the opportunity to watch a skilled dressage rider, at the end of this post, I'll attach a YouTube video of a free style dressage performance to James Bond music that was played live in the video by the Metropole Orchestra. Sean Connery was purportedly on hand to say the famous phrase, "My name is Bond, James Bond." The horse and Anky Van Grunsven, the rider, dance to the music. The harmony of the performances provide an appearance of smoothness and simplicity.
For some, simply having time to spend time outdoors is a luxury.
If you would like to simplify your life style by either buying or selling a Colorado home, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Sondra Meyer
Colorado Horse Property Specialist
(South Denver Metro area:from Parker down to Colorado Springs and Pueblo)
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