Amen Sister.
By the way, what's the deal with horses, donkeys and mules??
They are my salvation!! When I have had all I can take of stupid people I go out to the pasture and discuss politics, health care reform and the price of hay with them. They always understand and agree with me, especially if I am carrying peppermints or chewing tobacco (Hubby's vice). The donkeys seem to understand the most as they are used to carrying around heavy burdens.
My sister and I raise them...have mares, studs, jacks, jennies and the hybrids thereof.