LOL thanks for the enthusaism Leslie--I need it!! It's kinda lacking these days lol

Lynne--you're too funnie! Thanks for the chocolates!!! (oh--and the Americans grade on a 4.0 scale)

Tubby & Peanuts Mom--don't worry about it--glad to help you out! and THANKS for the congrats!!

Jenn---As much as I love PT, I would've got back on (and actualy I *DID* get back on <--hope mom didn't hear that!! lol) ride girlie, ride!!

Miz Gini- Miz Sophie? Behave? In the same sentence??!! lol

Gio- Thanks for your concern--can't wait to be back to 2 pawed typing! lol

Mizzer Phred thanks for keepin' eberybudy uppie-2-date! lol

Lizbud - thanks!! can't wait to be back in the saddle again!!
ALSO: found this for ya in one of my horse books:
...the technical dividing line between horses and ponies is at 14 or 14.2 hands...
hope that helps!