September 21, 2007
But Does He Scare the Horses?
George Bush the Texan is ‘scared of horses’
President Bush may like to be seen as a swaggering tough guy with a penchant for manly outdoor pursuits, but in a new book one of his closest allies has said he is afraid of horses.
Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, derided his political friend as a “windshield cowboy” – a cowboy who prefers to drive – and “the cockiest guy I have ever met in my life”.
He recalled a meeting in Mexico shortly after both men had been elected when Mr Fox offered Mr Bush a ride on a “big palomino” horse.
Mr Fox, who left office in December, recalled Mr Bush “backing away” from the animal.
”A horse lover can always tell when others don’t share our passion,” he said, according to the Washington Post.
Mr Bush has spoken of his fondness for shooting doves and cutting brush on his Crawford ranch in Texas, which he bought in 1999.
The property reportedly has no horses and only five cattle.
Posted by Michael : September 21, 2007 08:52 PM | Politics: US | TechnoLinks
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This has been rumored for years. Will Ferrell included it in his ACT video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vULB2jtmlyw
Posted by: LACJ at September 22, 2007 02:26 AMProbably so. Horses are herd animals and easily spooked; very much like most beltway "journalists" and elected Democrats. Horses are also not very bright; see above.
Posted by: central texas at September 22, 2007 11:11 PM"Horses are herd animals and easily spooked"
I though "he" was a herd animal.
Carly,
Posted by: SEO at September 23, 2007 09:28 PMAs long as a herd is following him, sure. If not, he gets petulant.
Posted by: LACJ at September 23, 2007 10:16 PM