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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.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.
When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.
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 arrogant, let me teach you humility.
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..............by Mary Green.
When you are tense, let me teach you that there are dragons in the forest and we need to leave NOW!
When you are short tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the field 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 herbivore's kick MUCH faster than omnivores.
When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my hind feet,
because I don't FEEL like cantering on my right lead today, that's why.
When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness, GI complaint, and skin disease.
When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maidservice.
When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. I TOLD you about those dragons in the forest!
When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1200lbs of equine can do when suitably inspired.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Also breakfast and dinner.
When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of "Veterinary Services, additional".
When you need to learn, hang around, and I'll be your teacher.
After all, I am your horse.
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