| 571. | The rhythm of the ride carried them on and on, and she knew that the horse was as eager as she, as much in love with the speed and air and freedom.
- Georgess McHargue
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| 572. | After God had fulfilled his word, he addressed the newly created mare as follows: “I have made thee without an equal: the goods of this world shall be placed between thy eyes; everywhere I will make thee happy and preferred above all beasts of the field, for tenderness shall everywhere be in the heart of the master; good alike for the chase and retreat, thou shalt fly though wingless . . .”
- From the Koran
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| 573. | [The white horse] moved like a dancer, which is not surprising: a horse is a beautiful animal, but it is perhaps most remarkable because it moves as if it always hears music.
- Mark Helprin, A Winter’s Tale
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| 574. | There was a rhythm to the canter. Up, forward, down; up, forward, down. It soon became pleasant. The broad warm rump felt good beneath her. The pounding was diminished, cushioned by the horse’s muscles and the springiness of his hindquarter joints . . . The ridden horse was a marvel, diminishing space.
- Morgan Llewelyn, The Horse Goddess
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| 575. | Once a horse is born, someone will be found to ride it.
- Hebrew Proverb
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| 576. | Riding a polo pony is like driving a 911 with brains.
- Mandie Rondel
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| 577. | Horses are like men all of the good ones are taken!
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| 578. | How can you expect me to get horses out of my head, when thy're in my heart?
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| 579. | Great riders are not great because of their talent; they are great because of their passion.
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| 580. | You know you love your horse when your mouth waters at the sight of a wagon-full of hay.
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