Horses Quote by Julie Reece
““Two heavy draft horses are tied to the back of the wagon I follow,their feet the size of dinner plates.They scare me,but make good cover,so I settle in between them.Massive heads turn toward me, snorting as I plod along amongst them. I lift my chin.“’Sup there, horsey,dudes, fellas, … guys.” I pat one of the horse’s ginormous cheeks and smile. If horses can roll their eyes at stupid comments, I swear they do.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (likely a short story or personal essay)
The narrator finds comfort and humor in the presence of massive, intimidating horses, using playful banter to humanize them and reduce fear.
In simple terms: Finding humor in intimidating situations helps ease anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to calm nerves.
Themes
courage
humor
human-animal bond
Mood
lighthearted
confident
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- riding a wagon
- working with large animals
- public speaking
- stressful travel
Key Concepts
anthropomorphism
coping mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humor change your perception of fear?
- When is humor inappropriate?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not work with all audiences or serious contexts.
