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Young Horse Dictionary
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In this article, I will providing definitions for what our commands mean to the young horses we’re trying to train. This article is for entertainment purposes only.
On the ground
What you say: "This is a saddle."
What he hears: "This is an alien monster from out of space come to devour you. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!"
What you say: "Whoa!"
What he hears: "We’re in danger! Here, take this lead rein and drag me to safety! I don’t care how battered and bruised I get!"
What you say: "NO!"
What he hears: "Oh, please do keep doing that! It’s just the most delightful game!"
What you say: "Walk."
What he hears: "Gallop."
What you say: "Trot."
What he hears: "Gallop."
What you say: "Canter."
What he hears: "Gallop."
What you say: "Gallop."
What he hears: "Please jump the arena face and gallop away as far as you possibly can."
What you say: "Stand!"
What he hears: "Please practise your dance steps! Don’t forget to step on my feet to get the correct sound effects!"
In the saddle
What you say: "Jump that cross!"
What he hears: "Stay as FAR as you can away from that horse-eating monster! NO! Seriously, don’t go near it. It’ll bite your hooves! It will!"
What you say: "Trot in a straight line."
What he hears: "Serpentine in working trot."
What you say: "Canter."
What he hears: "Fly leap, and proceed in working ‘bucking fit’ to gate."
What you say: "Calm down!"
What he hears: "Please buck me off right now, I really have been dying for some flying lessons!"
What you say: "Halt."
What he hears: "Tug at my hands as much as you can, and keep on going!"
What you say: "It’s okay, it won’t hurt you."
What he hears: "Nowhere is safe! Everything is out to get you… LEAVE ME, SAVE YOURSELF!"
What you say: "Bad horse."
What he hears: "Excellent work today, my valiant steed! You’ve carried out all my instructions perfectly! I simply cannot wait to do all this again tomorrow!
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Valkyrie
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LMBO this is brilliant XD and oh so true. Especially pertaining to Thoroughbred yearlings.
LMBO this is brilliant XD and oh so true. Especially pertaining to Thoroughbred yearlings.
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May 31, 2012
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Happy Stables
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Cleaver article, I loved it!
Cleaver article, I loved it!
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May 31, 2012
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May 31, 2012
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Madeirey
HEHEHEHEHEHE! This is awesome!
HEHEHEHEHEHE! This is awesome!
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May 31, 2012
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weezapony
SO true...and this isn't only true for young horses, you know. XD
SO true...and this isn't only true for young horses, you know. XD
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Jun 1, 2012
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Emmurr
Hahahaa, that's brilliant xD
I often wondered what they were thinking when I ask for something, now I know!
Hahahaa, that's brilliant xD
I often wondered what they were thinking when I ask for something, now I know!
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Jun 1, 2012
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Jun 1, 2012
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Jun 1, 2012
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Doodles Forever
Hahaha *wipes tear*.
I now know where those horses get their ideas from. xD
Hahaha *wipes tear*.
I now know where those horses get their ideas from. xD
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Jun 1, 2012
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Polo the Weirdo
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Glad you guys enjoyed it! ^_^ And thanks for the likes. :)
Glad you guys enjoyed it! ^_^ And thanks for the likes. :)
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Jun 2, 2012
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Deleted Accounts
haha this is brilliant and so true:3
haha this is brilliant and so true:3
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Jun 2, 2012
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MySweetButterfly
HEHEHE. This is so funny and true!
HEHEHE. This is so funny and true!
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Jun 2, 2012
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Painted Destiny
This is great. I love it. Very true ^^
This is great. I love it. Very true ^^
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Jun 2, 2012
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Estella Noire
Hahaha!
Love your articles, Polo, just amazing!
Hahaha!
Love your articles, Polo, just amazing!
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Jun 2, 2012
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RoyalCrownEstates
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R O F L
that is astronomical!
I love it.
R O F L
that is astronomical!
I love it.
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Jun 2, 2012
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Carpe Diem
This is amazing. xD love it!
This is amazing. xD love it!
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Jun 3, 2012
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Run Free
i believe i know one young horse that jump that cross, it's only on the first hole means 'the fence is huge please jump the stand or it will eat your hooves'
i believe i know one young horse that jump that cross, it's only on the first hole means 'the fence is huge please jump the stand or it will eat your hooves'
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Jun 3, 2012
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Deep as Rhubarb
Hehehehe! Pure epicness! LMBO!!
Hehehehe! Pure epicness! LMBO!!
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Jun 3, 2012
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Unbridled Sakia
Totally LOLed at this. I would have to say with one of my horses they are using this dictionary!
Totally LOLed at this. I would have to say with one of my horses they are using this dictionary!
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Jun 5, 2012
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Moose
Hilarious stuff, Polo! Keep posting!
Hilarious stuff, Polo! Keep posting!
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Jun 7, 2012
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Artista
Isn't that the truth. =-)
Isn't that the truth. =-)
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Jun 9, 2012
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Let It Ride
ROFL because it's so true hahaha
ROFL because it's so true hahaha
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Jun 11, 2012
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Anabel6931
Is this true? If so, where did you get this from? :)
Is this true? If so, where did you get this from? :)
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Jun 14, 2012
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Summer Rain
Why did you show this to Westie and Puzzle? Why?! :D
Why did you show this to Westie and Puzzle? Why?! :D
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Jun 16, 2012
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Empathy
This is hilarious! Seriously polo! Write more please!:D
This is hilarious! Seriously polo! Write more please!:D
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Jun 18, 2012
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Hakuna Matata
HAHA this is brilliant :D
HAHA this is brilliant :D
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Jun 18, 2012
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BarrelRacer1300
This is soooooooo funny I loved it and its true
This is soooooooo funny I loved it and its true
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Jun 19, 2012
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HITW
Haha. So true!
Haha. So true!
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Jun 23, 2012
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Cowzers
This is great ! Loved it :)
This is great ! Loved it :)
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Jul 4, 2012
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