Once again a New Year to help gain perspective on my life and how I interact with people. Unlike people, horses are always honest, always prey animals, and always are spiritual beings that can reflect a humans true nature. If you want to know who you truly are, ask your horse. Ray Hunt says it well when he quotes a poem called "The Man in the Glass" at every clinic.

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you king for a day,
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.
For it isn't your father or mother or wife
Who judgement upon you must pass;
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass.
Some people may think your a straight-shootin' chum
And call you a wonderful guy,
But the man in the glass says you're only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.
He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest,
For he's with you clear up to the end.
And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the man in the glass is your friend.
You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life
And get pats on your back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
If you've cheated the man in the glass.

Peter "Dale" Wimbrow Sr.

With the help of my daughter, we'll be adding the rest of my artwork. If you are interested in prints, just E-Mail us at bd.rossi@hotmail.com. Enjoy your New Year and ride safe!
Mario