Re: Euphemisms

["Tina Rushing" <tinarushing@coastside.net>]

According to my scribble pad Frank Veritas described spooking as "threat
assessment capability" (probable date Sept. 2000).  When my horse's
reactions alarm folks I like to explain that this is  a desirable threat
assessment function which prevents successful stalking by lions, bunnies,
white rocks, or bird shadows.  My thanks to Frank for helping to find the
amusing side of spooking.  Tina

----- Original Message -----
From: Susan Young Casey <glenn218@yahoo.com>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 9:31 AM
Subject: RC: Euphemisms


> --- "Linda B. Merims" <lbm@naisp.net> wrote:
> >
> > I heard another great euphemism at my ride Sunday.
> > A woman described
> > her gelding's antics at a puddle by saying, "My
> > horse was practising his
> > refusal skills."
>
>
> How funny!  That would make a great T-shirt.
>
> =====
> Susan Young Casey
> Glenndale Grace Farm
> Ft Gibson, Oklahoma U.S.A.
>
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