If You’re Riding a Horse and it Dies, Get Off!

Author Jim Grant and Char Forsten

Illustrations by Nathan Bundy

Adapted by Patricia Denton

“That horse isn’t looking too good…”

Pierce Middle School

“Uh oh!”

Pierce Middle School

“Do you think a bigger whip will help?”

“Has anyone thought of yelling at it?”

Pierce Middle School

“Maybe a different rider can get the horse going?”

“The horse needs more positive motivation.

“The more needs a new saddle! That will work!”

“I think we should give the Horse a blueslip!”

“The Horse needs more healthy food at lunch!”

“Let’s try throwing more money at the problem.”

“We should give it the M.E.A.P!”(Michigan Equine Assessment Program)

“This horse is lazy! Send it to I.S.S.!”

“I know what to do! If you’re riding a horse and it dies, get off the horse…”

“and try something new!”

Pierce Middle School

What Dead Horse Are You Riding?

• Not doing homework/classwork?

• Not turning in work?

• Not participating in class?

• Not asking questions?

• Not studying for tests?

• Late to class?

• Talking too much with friends during class?

• Not using your planner?

What are you going to do to get your ‘giddy up’?