Insight From Your Horse

• When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.
  
• When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.
  
• When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see beyond right here.
  
• When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.
  
• When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.
  
• When you are self absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things.
  
• When you are lonely, let me be your companion.
  
• When you are tired, let me carry the load.
  
• When you need to learn, let me teach you.

After all, I am your horse.

And now, the REAL story ... what he is actually telling you ...

• When you are tense, let me teach you that there are lions and bears in them thar woods and we need to leave NOW!
  
• When you are short tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the pasture for an hour before you can catch me.
  
• When you are short sighted, let me teach you to figure out where, exactly, in the 40 acres I am hiding.
  
• When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick MUCH faster and harder than omnivores.
  
• When you are angry or irritated, let me teach you how well I can stand with my feet planted like a one-ton truck while you tug on my lead rope to get me to step just one step closer to the tie ring.
  
• When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness.
• When you are superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.
• When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. Remember? I told you about those lions and bears in them thar Woods!
• When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1200 lbs. of "YAHOO LETS GO!" can do when suitably inspired.
• When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Also breakfast and dinner, and got any snacks in those pockets?
• When you are tired, don't forget the 400 lbs. of grain to unload, and oh, by the way, the stalls need mucking.
• When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of 'Veterinary Services'.
• When you need to learn, hang around, bud, I'll learn ya.

Sincerely, Your Horse

Author unknown, received in an email from Pam Johnson! Thanks!

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