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>Lessons From Your Horse:

>When you're tense, let me teach you that there are lions in the

>woods, and we need to leave. NOW!!

>When you're short tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the

>pasture for an hour before you catch me.

>When you're short-sighted, let me teach you to figure out where,

>exactly, in 40 acres I'm hiding.

>When you're quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick

>much faster than omnivores.

>When you're worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness.

>When you feel superior, let me teach you that mostly, you're the

>maid service.

>When you're self-absorbed, let me teach you to pay attention!! (I

>told you about those lions in the woods...)

>When you're arrogent, let me teach you what 1,200 pounds of

>yahoo-let's-go! speed event horse can do when suitably inspired.

>When you're lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Also

>breakfast, dinner, and snacks.

>When you're tired, don't forget the 600 pounds of grain that need to

>be unloaded.

>When you're feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning

>of "veterinary services, additional."