Simon liked the rinse better than the filing. Ken Norman and Gil spend a long day riding around to farms to treat horses and donkeys’ mouths. This means sticking your hands deep into the throats of large animals with bites strong enough to mash your hand or arm up in a flash. I love seeing the way they talk to the donkeys, calm them, and just plunge in. Where would those of us who love horses or donkeys be without them? I can’t imagine. I wouldn’t want to be the donkey here, but even more, I could not be Ken and Gil. I have to say they love it, though and it is always such a pleasure seeing and talking with them. And I am grateful to them for letting me show their ancient and valuable work.