Feed me, water and care for me.
When my day's work is done, provide me with shelter,
A dry clean bed and a stall with enough room for me to
Lie down in comfort.
Talk to me. Your voice often means as much to me as the reins.
Pet me sometimes, that I may serve you more gladly and learn to love you.
Do not jerk the reins and do not whip me when going up hill.
Never strike, beat or kick me when I do not understand,
what you mean, but give me a chance to understand.
Watch me and if I fail to do your bidding,
see if something is wrong with my Saddle or Feet.
Examine my teeth When I do not eat,
I may have a sore tooth that is very painful.
Do not tie my head in an unnatural position or take away my
best defence against flies by cutting off my tail.
And at last, my Master, when my strength is gone,
do not turn me out in the pasture without shelter and let me freeze to death,
or sell me to some cruel owner to be slowly starved or worked to death,
but take my life in the kindest way and your God will reward you in the hereafter.
~ Author Unknown ~