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    [RC] Horse Sense - Jennifer Judkins


    In view of the recent flurry of horsemanship posts, thought you would all appreciate this.  I'm sure some of you have seen it before.  I certainly have, but it still makes me chuckle.

    >A letter from your horse (original version):
    >
    >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.
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    >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 lions in them thar woods, and we need to leave NOW!
    >
    >When you are short tempered, let me teach you to slog 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 40 acres I am hiding.
    >
    >When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick much faster (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 lions in them thar woods?
    >
    >When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1200 lbs. Of "YAHOO LETS 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 600lbs. 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, bud. I'll learn ya.
    >
    >Sincerely,
    >Your Horse
    >
    >
    >Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!


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