A Letter from Your Horse...

  • When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.

  • When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.

  • When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see.

  • When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.

  • When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.

  • When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.

  • When you are self absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things.

  • When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility.

  • When you are lonely, let me be your companion.

  • When you are tired, let me carry the load.

  • When you need to learn, let me teach you.

After all, I am your horse.

And Now, the Real Story...

  • When you are tense, let me teach you that there are mountain lions in those woods, and we need to leave NOW!

  • When you are short tempered, let me teach you how to slop around the pasture for an hour before you can catch me.

  • When you are short sighted, let me teach you to figure out where, exactly, in the forty-acres I am hiding.

  • When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick MUCH faster (and harder) than omnivores.

  • When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my hind feet, because I don’t feel like cantering on my right lead today.

  • When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness.

  • When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.

  • When you are self absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. Remember? I told you about those mountain lions in the woods?

  • When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1,400 pounds of “YAHOO, LET’S GO!” can do when suitably inspired.

  • When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let’s do lunch. Also, breakfast and dinner.

  • When you are tired, don’t forget the six-hundred pounds of grain that needs to be unloaded.

  • When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of “Veterinary Services.”

  • When you need to learn, hang around, I’ll teach you.

Sincerely, Your Horse