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 Thank you, Laura.  Despite your claims to the 
contrary, that was eloquently written.  I know that I'm much more attentive 
to my horse's little nuances when we're alone on the 
trail.  And, he is focused on me and what I'm asking of him. 
  
[Glad to hear I'm not the only one -- I thought 
perhaps I was just more easily distracted than other riders.] 
  
And there's another benefit to riding alone a lot 
of the time -- the horse is not going to freak out if his buddy 
gets pulled during a ride. 
  
Cindy 
  
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