Our country’s attention has been consumed by the rising gas prices and its effect on car owners, but few people have noticed the rising food prices and their effect on horse owners.
Grain and hay needed to feed an average family horse has gone up from
$2 per day to an astronomical $10 per day, forcing some middle- American families to look for alternatives.
“We traded in for a Pygmy horse.” – Frank Horber, Farmer

Many families who have been relying on large horses to take their families to soccer practices, grocery stores, and barn raising are having to trade their food-guzzling Clydesdales in for these more efficient Welsh imports.

“We miss our horse Misty, but these Pygmies sure are easy to park.” – Balinda Jordan, Mother

Government officials have offered tax incentives for these energy-saving dog-sized horses. And some environmental groups are even pushing to give these horses accessibility to California’s carpool lanes. But those that oppose this carpool initiative claim that, “Horses can’t go on the freeway.” – Peter Filler, Big Business CEO/Poluter

With the economy and food prices continuing to look dire, these little horses might not be able to stand under the pressure of this crisis. Scientists are looking beyond the Pygmy, and taking a cue from the automotive industry’s “Hybrid” technology.

“We have crossed a horse with a CPA. The first production ‘Centaur’ will be available this November, and will be able to run entirely on its fear of talking to women.” – Jim Sagesty, Geniva BIOTECH.