Molly Miron/AP Photo, Bemidji Pioneer

John Keers steadies Billy, his Suffolk draft horse, as Dr. Richard Bowman files the rough edges of the animal's teeth Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007. The metal device holds the sedated horse's mouth open so the veterinarian dentist can work. You write the cutline.

Top Cutlines

1. Lusting after freedom and tired of his dependent role in the welfare state, Billy builds up the resolve to bite the hand that feeds him -- LynnS.

2. This horsie would win all the races/But then was outfitted with braces/He wiggled his chin/Gave a sparkling grin/And said "Dr. Bowman will still sing my praises!" -- Kendramama.

3. "You only think I'm sedated. Go ahead, stick your hand in my mouth again" -- Digger.

HM: Digger

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