Horsemanship

"Our horses are well-trained and subdued!", blared the stable sign! That made a lot of horse-sense to me and suited me just fine. I'm not an equestrian and had never ridden a horse before. "Not to worry", said he, "you'll soon establish a fine rapport!" I paid the price agreed and he produced an elegant steed. Says he, "Why, he's so tame that little kids ride 'im, yes indeed!" His name was 'Killer' which aroused in me some suspicion, But I set that aside anxious to get on with my expedition! I approached the beast with not a little apprehension. He stood there paying me not the least bit of attention, 'Til I put my foot in the stirrup then he turned his head and stared, Glared, stomped and snorted with his nostrils fully flared! At last I managed to climb upon the well-worn western saddle. The guy slapped Killer's rump and yelled, "Now, y'all skedaddle!" Off we galloped like a bat out of you know where, Me holding on with all my might proffering a hasty prayer! I've flown upside down in planes, done loops and other gyrations, But that cayuse gave me the wildest ride despite my supplications! Back at the stable I straightened my back with a visible wince, And fellers I'm here to tell you, I ain't rode another horse since! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved