Monthly Archives: April 2010

Perseverance

   The horse affords the best example amongst animals of perseverance: he will go on until he falls exhausted or Continue Reading →

Bucking

  When horses buck they take a bound With all their four feet off the ground. Unless they know just Continue Reading →

Patience

The cab horse is a useful steed, Ever handy, good at need— A patient uncomplaining jade, What should we do Continue Reading →

Bolting

  See this runaway flecked with foam Galloping fast as he can for home, Caring nought for the shouting man Continue Reading →

Sagacity

  There is danger at this place which the horse can see, but which the rider fails to detect. They Continue Reading →

Rearing

  Rearing is an awkward vice, No rider ever thinks it nice. When the horse prances on two feet It’s Continue Reading →

Duty

  The troop-horse, like all soldiers, has to learn his drill till he becomes as efficient as his rider. In Continue Reading →

Hunting

  What sweeter sound on winter morn Than music of the hounds and horn? What prettier sight could e’er be Continue Reading →

Toiling

  These three horses are ploughing an upland field. They are thoroughly enjoying themselves, for they are so strong that Continue Reading →

Biting

  Peggy is the children’s pride, And she allows them all to ride. She comes to them whene’er they call, Continue Reading →