Fw: Endurance Commandments

["Dot Wiggins" <dotwgns@ruralnetwork.net>]

Haven't seen this lately, hope it is new to some <BG>


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Subject: Endurance Commandmen
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>Horse Owners Ten Commandments:
>1.  THOU shalt put Thy horse's needs before Thine own.
>2.  THOU shalt not criticize Thine farrier whilst she/he works lest Ye be
>able to duck flying horseshoes.
>3.  THOU shalt not covet Thy neighbors brand new shiny four horse trailer
>with deluxe dressing room/kitchenette, awnings, pinstriping and matching
>extended cab dual tank pickup.
>4.   THOU shalt not take Thine horse's name in vain when making monthly
>payments on vet bills.
>5.  THOU shalt vow to fit into and wear last year’s endurance spandex,
>despite the extra pounds and all the latest hot new styles and colors.
>6.  THOU shalt place all of Thine child's orthodontia before all new
>saddles.
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>7.   THOU shalt not call Thy horse "Dogfood!" when he disobeyeth Thy
>commands.
>8.   THOU shalt not resist the daily conditioning ride, lest Ye be cast
down
>from the Top Ten in the next endurance ride.
>9.  THOU shalt feedeth Thine steed the finest alfalfa mix, 12% sweet
>extruded
>feed, costly supplements & Thou shalt rejoyceth over the peanut butter &
>jelly over the next year.
>10.  THOU shalt vow to grain, hay, water, blanket, groom, trim, braid,
wrap,
>trailer, medicate, bring in, turn out, catch up, muck out, bed down, foal
>out
>& ride despite what ever the Heavens shall rain down upon Thee at any given
>time of the day or night & despite lack of sleep, food, personal life or
>caffeine.
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