It had been the girl’s dream since she was 11, to have a horse! A dream that came true only when the young woman turned 18. However, until then Hannah has always had to make do. Instead of giving up on her dream, Hannah decided to try teaching one of her cows to jump over obstacles. A bizarre and highly improbable undertaking, to say the least, but the girl had well defined philosophy right from the start. She said: “If I can’t have a horse, I’ll teach show jumping to a cow!”. A rather unusual fact, considering that a cow doesn’t just let itself be ridden – in fact, before meeting Lilac, all the cows tried to unseat Hannah at every attempt – and they weren’t inclined to leaping of any kind.Dilute your dog shampoo to make it last longer and easier to apply. Fill the bottom of an empty shampoo bottle about ¼ inch. Fill up the rest slowly with warm water.
Lilac, on the other hand, was the only cow that the girl could ride (bareback, of course!) without disastrous consequences. As if that weren’t enough, Lilac has also learned to jump over obstacles, managing to make leaps of up to 4 and a half feet: a record for an animal of this size!Plan for When You’re Not There. Make sure your pets are provided for during those long hours when you’re away. Dr. Becker suggests technological options. “DOGTV has stimulation and relaxation channels, and there are apps that control contraptions that talk to your pet, or dispense treats. Pheromone sprays can also reduce anxiety, creating that kumbaya atmosphere.” And, of course, daycare and dog walkers are a great way to enrich your pet’s day. “Know someone who wants exercise? Maybe they’ll walk your dog.”
Once she turned 18, she finally received a horse as a gift, but she often returns to her Lilac and never misses an opportunity to take her for a run. A story that, however bizarre, teaches us to persevere and to pursue our dreams!
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOUR PET: Nearly 80 million U.S. households have a pet, and 42 percent of those households have more than one, according to a 2015-2016 survey by the APPA. There are 77.8 million pet dogs in the U.S. and 85.8 million pet cats.