In this photo taken Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Walnut, Calif., horse trainer Karen Murdock plays with her horse, Lukas.The 16-year-old,1,200-pound thoroughbred gelding, and Murdock have been together for six years. She helped him forget years of abuse and taught him tricks that have made the pair a popular Internet draw for school children and animal lovers alike.
(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)