Tag Archives: horse

One-Trick Pony

Posted on June 12, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why couldn’t the pony talk?A: He was a little horse! Explanation: For most people, a pony is a small horse.  There is actually a difference between a horse and a pony. In common conversation, though, most people do not make … Continue reading →

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St-ability

Posted on September 6, 2015 by stfleming

“As a jockey I work with horses, but at least it’s a stable job!” This line is from Charles Lamb and it plays on the double meaning of the word stable: 1) a building where horses are kept; 2) not … Continue reading →

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Hay, there!

Posted on August 19, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What did the farmer say when his hay started blowing away? A: Hay, come back! Explanation:  Hay is grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal food, especially for cattle, horses, goats, and sheep. “Hey” is a word … Continue reading →

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