From time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a horse." or "That's a lot of money for just a horse."

They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for

just a horse.

Some of my proudest moments have come about with just a horse.

Many hours have passed and my only company was just a horse, but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by just a horse, and in those days of darkness the gentle touch of Just a Horse gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's just a horse then you will probably understand phrases like 'just a friend',

'just a sunrise', or 'just a promise'.

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Just a horse brings into my life the essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.

Just a horse brings out compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of just a horse I will rise early, take long walks, and look longingly into the future. 

So for me and folks like me, it's not just a horse but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

Just a horse brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not just a horse but the thing that give me humanity and keeps me from being just a woman. 

So the next time you hear the phrase 'just a horse', just smile because they just don't understand.

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- Author Unknown​