[upcountryhorseman]

You probably never owned a horse. When you own a horse
and ride him, you develop a relationship with him that
is unlike any other. He is much more than a pet, you
work together in achieving a balanced movement. Also,
there are many situations where a horse has saved his
rider's life.

[HairOfTheDog]

~smile~

We haltered the young foal and said "trust me"
We asked them to get into horse trailers and said "trust me"
We asked them to let us ride them where we wanted, walk over scary bridges and narrow trails and through dark arena gates into bright lights and said "trust me"

Trust me.... work with me, and I will not hurt you.

I think that is the contract.

[China Clipper]

You are correct; I have never owned a horse, or a cow, or a chicken for that matter. So what?

I understand that YOU would not want to eat your pet. I am not a total idiot, but if there are those who wish to consume horsemeat, let 'em. As long as its NOT a "pet", or something like that, I don't see the problem, nor do I think others should try to "prevent" them from doing so. Just my opinion...