Last time we dealt in summary on the characteristics of a Pleasure Horse which comprises the first chapter of my book : Mystery of Horses.

Today, we are going to look at another type of horse - the Show Horse.  Show Horses look good on the outside.  Show me a horse that is clean, her hair well combed, and taking its strides gracefully and in a proud manner, and I will tell you this is a Show Horse.  They are more beautiful than other horses.  Such horses are not the type used for war.  They are normally used during parades and national celebrations.  For this reason, they are always decorated.  They call them "mountain troops."  A Show Horse can stand on one spot for a long time, and cannot move even when there is a gunshot.  Try not to notice a Show Horse, and she will make noise...pruuuuuh and knock her legs on the ground in order to draw your attention.

In everyday life we come across people who bear the traits of show horses.  We have one such  lady in the name of Calista working for an auditing firm.  She is an 'eye service' worker who wants all and sundry to notice her work.  Although she is a junior officer, she doesn't want to be regarded as such. At the same time, someone has to commend her work before that of others. As an ardent manipulator, her motive is to have her superiors yield to her whims, something that disgusts her colleagues.   She would make sure the Managing Director notices her very well.  She is always on the front line of  activities when the company is having outdoor functions.  She gets sad when no one compliments  her work or  what she is putting on.  Sometimes she would laugh loudly merely to draw attention.  Her motto is "no one else except me,,,me and only me!"