by some of the world's most respected
equine photographers....
spirit that has drawn so many of us
to horses." ~~Jimmy Wofford~~~
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.
A HORSEPERSON WHEN...
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~~
by ~~Kim McElroy~~
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