Stolen amusement starring...
Horses!
I snurched this from my new friend vtladyhawke, and it is reposted under the LJ-cut in it's entirety - except, as usual, I fixed the links which don't seem to copy well when one does copy/paste of an entry. (And, I've also had fun adding links to pictures of each "cateogry", just 'cause I'm bored, and for folks who aren't sure what each one means.)
shttrdparadigm, lyric_splat, and my other equestrian-minded friends will get the biggest kick out of it. :-)
Horsepower!!
I stole this from brillaint over at equestrian. Enjoy! :)
Alright folks, step right up! If you don't want to pay $3 for gas, no problem, I have the perfect vehicle for you. Needs no gas, no oil, or even a battery, just a little grass and water will do these animals fine.
Now everyone has different needs, so choose from the following models:
1. Trail Horse - Your average run around town animal. Has the energy to get where you are going, the brain to find the best way to go, big enough to carry the normal sized American.
2. The Arabian - Perfect for those who travel long distances in a day and try to multi-task while driving. Although the Arabian may not go to your home or office with out specific instruction, it WILL go somewhere.
3. The Draft - Calling all soccer moms. This big guy can carry the whole team, their gear and snacks. Just like the big machines, this guy will require more fuel, and his shoes will be more expensive than the compact model.
4. The Western Pleasure - The right car for the high end white collar workers. This animal works harder and requires more special knowledge so only the best can figure this out. Be sure to take your cell phone. You wont be stuck in traffic, you just wont be getting anywhere fast.
5. The Parelli - Salesmen, stay at home moms, and high school kids will all enjoy this dream. You can load him down with flapping Wal-mart bags, ask him to walk in places a horse wont fit, and you can dance with him as you listen to the latest tunes. [Note by darksky23:Pat Parelli is a well-known horse trainer promoting "Natural Horsemanship". That's why there's not really a picture of a specific breed at this link.]
6. The Ranch - The most dependable animal available. He will go where ever you ask him to, at what ever speed is appropriate. You can tie him to the stop sign and he will be there when you get back. Best of all, this model has been specially engineered to be able to go without water for days and stay fat and slick by eating sagebrush and dead prarie grass. [Another note by darksky23: Lyric, here's a horse doing that "turning-thing". *grins*]
7. The Gaited - For those with the most discriminating of tastes, this model has the best set of shocks you can find. For hours of travel in pure smooth comfort, this one can't be beat. Small, sturdy, surefooted, and willing, you'll be to your destination w/no saddlesore guaranteed.
8. The Living Legend - Mustang. Lowest maintenance of all. No shoeing required, will self trim while ridden on gravel or asphalt. Excellent for night travel, just drop the reins and they'll get you home. Consider this the 4 x 4 of all the models listed. Cheapest of all models offered. For a low end price you have the options of adding one of the above mentioned attributes to your model. Barely noticed, this model does tend to eat on the run.
9. The Dressage Horse - Fancy looking, but completely unreliable, and requires extremely exotic supplimentary fuels to keep from breaking down.
Of course all models are available in base colors (sorrel, bay, black).
Special order colors are available (dun, grey, palomino, buckskin) and for an additional fee, custom paint jobs are also available (overo,
tobiano, blanket, leopard).
No horse is sold with a warranty, however maintenance (training) plans are available in the event brakes, steering, or accelerator fail.
Hee!
I need to print that out.
And, a treat for you all, just because I found it while I was looking at Dressage. A horse doing a levade and another doing carpiole in hand at the Spanish Riding School.
How cool is that?!
I snurched this from my new friend vtladyhawke, and it is reposted under the LJ-cut in it's entirety - except, as usual, I fixed the links which don't seem to copy well when one does copy/paste of an entry. (And, I've also had fun adding links to pictures of each "cateogry", just 'cause I'm bored, and for folks who aren't sure what each one means.)
shttrdparadigm, lyric_splat, and my other equestrian-minded friends will get the biggest kick out of it. :-)
Horsepower!!
I stole this from brillaint over at equestrian. Enjoy! :)
Alright folks, step right up! If you don't want to pay $3 for gas, no problem, I have the perfect vehicle for you. Needs no gas, no oil, or even a battery, just a little grass and water will do these animals fine.
Now everyone has different needs, so choose from the following models:
1. Trail Horse - Your average run around town animal. Has the energy to get where you are going, the brain to find the best way to go, big enough to carry the normal sized American.
2. The Arabian - Perfect for those who travel long distances in a day and try to multi-task while driving. Although the Arabian may not go to your home or office with out specific instruction, it WILL go somewhere.
3. The Draft - Calling all soccer moms. This big guy can carry the whole team, their gear and snacks. Just like the big machines, this guy will require more fuel, and his shoes will be more expensive than the compact model.
4. The Western Pleasure - The right car for the high end white collar workers. This animal works harder and requires more special knowledge so only the best can figure this out. Be sure to take your cell phone. You wont be stuck in traffic, you just wont be getting anywhere fast.
5. The Parelli - Salesmen, stay at home moms, and high school kids will all enjoy this dream. You can load him down with flapping Wal-mart bags, ask him to walk in places a horse wont fit, and you can dance with him as you listen to the latest tunes. [Note by darksky23:Pat Parelli is a well-known horse trainer promoting "Natural Horsemanship". That's why there's not really a picture of a specific breed at this link.]
6. The Ranch - The most dependable animal available. He will go where ever you ask him to, at what ever speed is appropriate. You can tie him to the stop sign and he will be there when you get back. Best of all, this model has been specially engineered to be able to go without water for days and stay fat and slick by eating sagebrush and dead prarie grass. [Another note by darksky23: Lyric, here's a horse doing that "turning-thing". *grins*]
7. The Gaited - For those with the most discriminating of tastes, this model has the best set of shocks you can find. For hours of travel in pure smooth comfort, this one can't be beat. Small, sturdy, surefooted, and willing, you'll be to your destination w/no saddlesore guaranteed.
8. The Living Legend - Mustang. Lowest maintenance of all. No shoeing required, will self trim while ridden on gravel or asphalt. Excellent for night travel, just drop the reins and they'll get you home. Consider this the 4 x 4 of all the models listed. Cheapest of all models offered. For a low end price you have the options of adding one of the above mentioned attributes to your model. Barely noticed, this model does tend to eat on the run.
9. The Dressage Horse - Fancy looking, but completely unreliable, and requires extremely exotic supplimentary fuels to keep from breaking down.
Of course all models are available in base colors (sorrel, bay, black).
Special order colors are available (dun, grey, palomino, buckskin) and for an additional fee, custom paint jobs are also available (overo,
tobiano, blanket, leopard).
No horse is sold with a warranty, however maintenance (training) plans are available in the event brakes, steering, or accelerator fail.
Hee!
I need to print that out.
And, a treat for you all, just because I found it while I was looking at Dressage. A horse doing a levade and another doing carpiole in hand at the Spanish Riding School.
How cool is that?!