Alva Review-Courier -

What would a cowboy, or cowgirl, for that matter, be without his or her horse? Is it even possible to be a cowboy without a horse? Here are some funny sayings about horses.

• If you get thrown from a horse, you have to get up and get back on, unless you landed on a cactus; then you have to roll around and scream in pain.

• A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse.

• If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride.

• The horse stopped with a jerk – and the jerk fell off!

• When in doubt, let your horse do the thinkin'.

• Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse....