1 When the twins turned eight old, they years started doing chores that included caring for the horses. They mucked the stalls every day to remove manure and lay fresh straw. They neatly hung ropes and checked halters for flexibility. They made sure that brushes, sponges, hoof picks, and sweat scrapers were clean and orderly. They checked the tack room to see that first aid kits and other medical supplies for the horses were in place. They cleaned and organized the horses' tack and equipment. The twins took turns feeding the horses. Sometimes they fed them grains, but usually they fed the horses fresh alfalfa and water. 12 After completing his chores, Kwasi met with Jarod and explained what he knew about horses. He talked about keeping the stable, horses, and