The Horse Who Wouldn't Die
The Biography of a Useless Horse
by H. B. Farmer

**Now available as an ebook**

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Area Horse Tired Of Being Compared To The Black Stallion

Scottsdale, AZ -- Midnight, a black Arabian gelding, is tired of his owner, Linda Ellison, constantly comparing him to the Black Stallion.  Whenever Ellison arrives at the barn she stands at Midnight’s pasture gate and whistles for him.  “I know she wants me to come galloping up to her, just like the Black would,” Midnight says.  Ellison is always disappointed when Midnight ambles up to her to get his treat.

The comparisons extend to all areas of their relationship.  “If we are out on the trail and we see a snake and I try to run away, she always says something like, ‘The Black would’ve fought the snake and saved my life.’  Whatever.  The Black also killed a man.  Oh, and by the way, the Black isn’t real.”

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Horse Owner Dumped By Farrier On Valentine's Day

Santa Ynez, CA -- Horse owner Carrie Burrows was dumped by her farrier on Valentine's Day.  "He had been acting like a jerk for weeks, not returning phone calls, ignoring my texts."  Then the farrier didn't show up for their shoeing appointment last week, telling Burrows that his truck broke down.  He rescheduled for Valentine's Day, assuring Burrows that everything was fine.  “I was at the barn, waiting for him, and he texts me and tells me it’s over—he won’t shoe my horse anymore.”  The desperate Burrows then started phoning other farriers, but at press time none had returned her calls.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Stock Watch: Drinking Horsemen, Inc.

Shares of Drinking Horsemen, Inc. skyrocketed today when they unveiled their new product, the Wine Pick, a combination hoof pick and wine opener.  "We are very excited about this product and hope to reach a new, sophisticated consumer group," said CEO Robert Malone.  Last month shares of the company fell after the Beer Pick failed to resonate with consumers.
The Wine Pick

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Area Barn Cat Finally Catches Mouse

Lake Oswego, OR -- After working for nearly three years as a barn cat, an orange tabby named Tangerine was finally seen carrying a dead mouse.  The incident is currently under investigation to determine if the mouse died of natural causes.

Thursday, February 9, 2012