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UNBRIDLED SPIRIT
These pictures were photographed
by some of the world's most respected
equine photographers....
"Unbridled captures that very special
spirit that has drawn so many of us
to horses."   ~~Jimmy Wofford~~~
"The Merry Blacksmith"
Chestnut
        Gray
Gray
Dark Bay or  Brown
Chestnut
Gray
Liver Chestnut
Gray                                                                 Black
A little Horse Humor
Pertinent Observations for the Equestrian Neophyte
Neophyte means "novice"
Tying your horse's reins to a post does no good if you
       then remove the bridle.
When throwing your saddle over your horse's back, do
       not let go. See Law of Inertia: a body in motion
       tends to remain in motion.
Forgetting to tighten the girth before swinging into the
       saddle gives you a whole new prospective of your
       horse.
Before using a crop to encourage your horse to move,
       be sure it is facing the direction you wish to go.
On a five mile long road with a single mud puddle
      in it, your horse will shy when you are most likely
      to fall in the puddle. Same for a single cactus
      in the desert.
It is a mistake to believe horses have no sense of humor.
      They think we are funny.
A neophyte rider need waste no time being concerned
       for his horse's welfare. Your horse knows all
       about being a horse. Concentrate on your own
       well being.
Horses smell FEAR. Deodorant won't help.
Chestnut
German Shepherd Dog
Scottish Terrier
YOU WILL KNOW YOU'RE
A HORSEPERSON WHEN...
>Your horse's hair is in better condition
  than your own.
>Your good clothes are the ones with less
  horse hair on them.
>Your tack box isn't in your car; it is your car.
>You buy your horse a present on his birthday.
>You buy your horse a present on your birthday.
>A friend tells you about a great sale at the bridle shop,
  and you're excited until you realize she means
  bridal shop.
>You praise your husband by saying 'good boy."
>You don't want to go on vacation because
  you'll miss your horses.
>Your horse's baby book is thicker then your
  wedding album.
>You ask your pregnant friend when she's foaling.
>Your husband can track through the kitchen
  unnoticed, but God help him if he muddies up the
  tack room.
>You know half of the owners in the barn, but you
  know all the horses.
>You tell your dog to "whoa."
                                          ~~~By Pam Graves~~
Dark Brown
       "Spirit of Avenger"
       by  ~~Kim McElroy~~ 
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