A retelling of the dead horse story to motivate our students and explain our team philosophy.

1. 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

2. “ That horse isn’t looking too good…” Pierce Middle School

3. “ Uh oh!” Pierce Middle School

4. “ Do you think a bigger whip will help?”

5. “ Has anyone thought of yelling at it?” Pierce Middle School

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

7. “ The horse needs more positive motivation.

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

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

10. “ The Horse needs more healthy food at lunch!”

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

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

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

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

15. “ and try something new!” Pierce Middle School

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