Valentine’s Day Tribute Part 2

Horse Teaches Boyfriends a Lesson

Boys will be boys. I know. I live in a house with all males. Even the cat’s a boy. It’s fun. But boys can be brash at times. My husband tells the story about his horse Elmer, who protected the girls in his family.

Steven, my husband, was the youngest of four. His two older sisters would often get visits from boys who wanted to date them. When they came by the house, they would often show off—until Elmer came into the picture.

The boys would brag that they were good riders. They didn’t know Elmer—who could be temperamental. My husband’s two older sisters would warn these boys to be careful around Elmer. The boys would mount Elmer and proceed to gallop away.

Elmer countered by running full speed ahead, and then stopping short right in front of a pond where the boys would be deposited. Often the boys left mad. My husband’s sisters always said that Elmer was a good judge of character.

This is my tribute to Valentine’s Day week. If you have a fun story that you want to post, please add it in the comments section.