face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A while

ago, this comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of Horses vs Husbands

appeared on Equine-L then a funny gentleman added the Horses vs Wives

section. 

size=2>GOOD THINGS ABOUT HUSBANDS

1. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Husbands are less expensive to shoe.

2. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Feeding a husband doesn't require anything

   that even mildly compares with the hassle of putting up hay.

3. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A lame husband can still work.

4. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A husband with a belly-ache doesn't have to

   be walked. Note .. this item prompted a response from someone else:

style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">But if you've ever endured a husband who is

rolling on the floor, screaming, and writhing in pain with a kidney stone at

three in the morning, you know you can't put him down (and get away with it).

5. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Husbands don't try to scratch their heads on

   your back.

6. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They're better able to understand puns.

7. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If they're playing hard to catch you *may*

   be able to run them down on foot.

8. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They know their name.

9. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They pay their own bills.

10. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They apologize when they step on your toes.

11. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">No saddle fitting problems.

12. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They seldom refuse to get in the vehicle.

13. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They don't panic, yelling and running all

    through the house when you leave them alone. (unless you left the kids too)

14. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For a nominal fee you can hire someone else

    to clip them.

15. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They don't like the lady next door just as

    well as you just because she fed him 3 days straight.

size=2>THE HORSE'S ADVANTAGE

1. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If they don't work out you can sell them.

2. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They don't come with in-laws.

3. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You don't have to worry about your children

   looking like them.

4. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You never have to iron their saddle pads.

5. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If you get too fat for one you can shop for

   a bigger one.

6. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They smell good when they sweat.

7. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You can repair their "clothes" with duct

   tape.

8. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">It's possible to keep them from "jumping the

   fence".

9. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You can force them to stay in good physical

   condition...with a whip if necessary.

10. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They don't want their turn at the computer.

11. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They turn white with age, but not bald.

12. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They've never *heard* of PMS.

13. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They learn to accept restraint.

14. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They love to go trail riding.

15. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">They don't care what you look like, as long

    as you have a carrot.

size=2>Good things about wives.

1. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your wife can feed herself if you have to

   leave town.

2. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You can (usually) kiss your wife's neck

   without worrying about getting your feet stepped on.

3. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You can shop for a new car without worrying

   about whether it's powerful enough to haul your wife.

4. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If you call in sick at work to stay home and

   play with your wife, there's very little risk of serious injury that will be

   tough to explain to the boss the next day.

5. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your wife won't go roll in the mud right

   before an occasion when she needs to look her best.

6. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your wife can groom herself much better than

   you can.

7. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bathing your wife can be much more

   entertaining than bathing your horse, and doesn't require tying her up (unless

   you're into that).

8. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If your wife loses a shoe, you can be pretty

   sure she has plenty of replacements in the closet.

9. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your wife's mane doesn't need to be pulled.

10. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If your wife runs away from you, you don't

    care whether she gets hurt.

size=2>THE HORSE'S ADVANTAGE

1. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Horses are less expensive to shoe. They'll

   happily wear the same set for weeks.

2. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Horses are less expensive to clip, and one

   clip job may last all winter.

3. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your horse won't constantly ask you if his

   blanket makes his butt look big.

4. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your horse won't worry about whether his

   shoes match his saddle.

5. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your horse won't complain if you

   occasionally ride a different one.

6. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You have more options for working out your

   horse's behavioral problems.

7. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your horse won't sulk if you forget his

   birthday.

8. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your horse's farts make yours seem like no

   big deal.

9. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your horse won't tell all his friends about

   every little mistake you make.

10. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your horse won't constantly nag you to

    redecorate the barn.

11. style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If your horse runs away from you, you can

    usually get him back.

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