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> Seems to me the advantages and disadvantages lie in how the horse 
> looks> at> life.  Something I haven't yet seen addressed is work ethic.
> Depending> upon
> the particular horse this can be a very big issue.  I've experienced >
an
> older unstarted horse who has been spoiled and has no interest in>
working.
> He's never had a job and he's not interested in starting one now, 
When I got my present job as a high school art teacher I replaced a coach
who had let a running poker game go in that classroom for about 3 years.
He claimed he had no money for materials so they couldn't do anything.
The principal warned me that it would be a *tough* job the first year
because the students weren't used to having to work in that class. Well,
the students *could not wait* to do work. They were bored out of their
minds doing nothing. Maybe some lethargic horses might have a problem
starting work, but the average Arab is like the bored hyper kid that's
driving everyone crazy wanting something to do. 7 seems to thoroughly
enjoy every outting. First time his scenery has ever changed and he's
enjoying it.

Angie

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