PRAYER OF THE HORSE
To Thee, My Master, I ' Offer My Prayer: Feed jug and take care of me. Be kind to me. Do not j.erk the reins; do not whip me when going up hill. Never strike, beat or kick me when I fiil 'o understand what you want cf me, tmfc give me a chance to understand you. Watch me, and if I refuse to do your bidding, see if there is not something wrong with my names?. Do not gi\e me too heavy loads, never hitch me where water will drip on me. Keep me well shod. Examine my teeth when I .fail to ea<;; I..may have ah, ulcerated tooth. *'That, you know, is >ery painful. I am unable to tell you in words when lam sick; so watch me, and I will try to tell you by signs. Pet mo sometimes; \ enjoy it and 1 will learn to 'ove you. Protect me in summer from the hot sun. Keep a blanket on. me in winter weather, and iiever put a frosty bit in my month, but hold it in your hands a moment first. I carry you, pull you, wait patiently for you long hours, day or night. I" cannot tell v you when I am thirsty; give me clean, cool water often in hot weather.
Finally, when my strength is gone, instead of turning me over to a human brute, to be tortured and starved, take hit life in the easiest and quickest way and your God.will reward you in thif life and in Heaven. "Our Dumb Animals."
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 8 June 1927, Page 8
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