Crabbet Kids

This quiz appeared in the March issue of the Sentinel on page 40. The

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Can you match the equine saying to its meaning?

1. Just under the wire.	A. To take precautions after it is too late.
2. To hold one’s horses.	B. To do something backward or in the wrong order.
3. A horse of another color.	C. To question the value/worth of something given to you.
4. To place the cart before the horse.	D. A town so small that a single equine could do all the work.
5. To look a gift horse in the mouth.	E. To arrive just before the deadline.
6. To lock the barn door after the horse is stolen.	F. To be another matter entirely.
7. Not knowing if one is afoot or on horseback.	G. To be totally confused
8. A one-horse town.	H. To tell someone to wait patiently when they don’t want to.

SOLUTION:

Magic Domino, A Dream Come True

By Brighid Lamb

It was the first night of Crabbet Celebration X at about 11:00 PM. I was waiting for Magic Domino to arrive.

It was late at night when he arrived. I was there at his stall in a split-second. When I saw him get off the trailer I thought it was a dream to see him. He was soooo beautiful. He was also gentle for a stallion. The last day he was there the owner Kim asked me if I wanted to ride him. I ran to my mom as fast as I could. I pulled her up the hill to Kim. When my mom said yes I screamed as loud as I could. At first I couldn't get on so my mom had to lift me on. My mom took pictures and he took a few steps, I consider that riding. After that I got off and gave him a few treats. Kim led him back in to his stall. Then I had to go in my class

Editor’s Note: *Magic Domino ++// was awarded the 2006 ECAHS Horse of the Year Award. See related article in ECAHS Business & Information Section.