Riding School Rebel Gifts

And beware of washing his man just before a show.

"Have you been on the moon again, young man?"

Little girl dangling from her horse track.

Thinks he's too cool for school.

'What are the other nonconformists wearing this year?'

'Before we start, I'd like legal representation.'

Computer Class.

'I wasn't playing hooky -- I was fleeing the deteriorating public school system.'

"But I wasn't running in the hall."

"Well, if the test is multiple choice I choose not to take it."

"So basically you're telling us that you make the youngest of your species sit in a room for twelves years and that is an education. . . you're kidding, right?"

Show Jumping Tantrums

"Do I get to lawyer up before I see the Principal?"

'Going to school is NOT an abusive relationship!'

"Actually, I'm tired of the man trying to shape our minds so they fit into some pre-arranged societal widget."

A Few Common Ailments

'At least you won't have to worry about the rising costs of a college education.'

'You got everyfink Bruv? Stink bombs, pea shooter, dead frogs . . .'

Who...what...why...when...where...whatever...

'You expect me to play with educational toys during SUMMER VACATION?'

"Grandma, this is now how some schools say obey the rules."

"Boy, this is the life: For a bit of riding every day, we get fed, pampered and groomed..."

"Son, we didn't spend a fortune on your education so you can 'just be yourself.'"

'Sorry, I can't talk now, Mr. Harris, I'm texting right now! I'll take whatever punishment you want to give me.'

Do we have to know all the letters? I don't use them all when I text.

And balance with practice.

"Timmy, no matter your clothing or counting, school is not prison."

'No matter how much historical research was done, Roger, students who lead juntas have to be disciplined.'

'We should try harder to behave. We're wearing a rut in this floor.'

'Well if you don't want to see me in here anymore, then tell the teachers to stop picking on my bad behaviour!'

'Being home-schooled means I can be a runaway and a dropout at the same time.'

'Oh great. It's Western and I use an English saddle.'

"Yeah, but it's okay because they'll never take me alive again."

'And the coolest dad of the year award goes to... Dr. Armstrong for his note, 'to whom it may concern, my son is allergic to homework'.'

No Parking in Firelane.