Knowing What's Under the Hood

    We scheduled the veterinarian an appointment to castrate a horse over an hour away from our office in the hills.  The client was made aware that it would cost them close to $200 just for the doctor to make the rural visit to their farm.  They didn't flinch at the price.  They wanted the job done A.S.A.P. to remove their spunky stallion's spit and vinegar. 
    We blocked off half of the day in the doctor's schedule for him to make the visit.  He said that when he arrived the owners quickly fetched their stallion. They held on to him tight as the doctor bent down to inspect the surgery area.  After completing a two second examination the doctor straightened up and told the owners that he was finished.  They gave him a puzzled look.  The doctor then said,  "He's a girl." 
     Unfortunately, the people had to still pay the doctor's travel costs for the two second exam...which the doctor didn't charge for.  I think the part that disappointed them most was not the money, but the fact that they could no longer blame testosterone for their horse's stallion like behavior.

    I found a great YouTube video on how they train the Budweiser Clydesdales for the Superbowl commercials.  It really blew my mind!  I've got some good ideas to drive Autumn crazy with in the arena :-)

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