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Terri Parrot wrote:

> Harmless?  Not on your
> life!  I was riding with a group of friends, including
> my sister and her minister husband, when he casually
> mentioned that I had a spider on my back. ... I only
> remember the blind panic and the absolute necessity of
> getting rid of my passenger as quickly as possible. 
> And you say "harmless"? 
>
> Esther and Chagalle <who would probably have disloged
> both spider and rider at the sight of a crop>
>  

I was riding where there were some overhanging trees.  I later 
discovered that a spider had dropped down on the back of my neck and had 
bitten me.  I ended up becoming very ill over it.  I'm always on the 
lookout for spiders on the trails now.

Amber

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into the top competition brackets. There must be a confidence established
that the desired position is attainable. There must be a caring for the
horse, on the part of the owner, so as to not exceed the physical limits in
the heat of competition. There must be a well planned training program that
will result in the necessary equine attributes. 
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