I've never used "that first line" before. You've got me confused with someone else.
You've got a score to settle it seems, with pet lovers.
BTW, what's with the name? THat name doesn't jive with your bleeding heart animal lover persona.
Ever tried to get a horse who sulls to move? You've got to sink some spur. It doesn't hurt the thick hide on a horse in the least, as long as the rowels aren't locked. The line comes from MCCLINTOCK, a John Wayne movie.