HN Holiday Songs: Oh Chestnut Mare! Oh Chestnut Mare!

Sing this one to the tune of “Oh Hanukkah! Oh Hanukkah!”

As a lover of chestnut mares, this might become a personal favorite!

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Oh Chestnut Mare, Oh Chestnut Mare
Please cease with your anger
I just want to love you
Despite the clear danger
Gather in the stable
I’ll give you a treat
Peppermints to munch on
Alfalfa to eat

And while you are busy
I can groom, brush, and love you
Pats with each ear pin, head in your bin
Eyes flashing anger, yes it is true
Pats with each ear pin, head in your bin
Eyes flashing anger, yes it is true

Oh Chestnut Mare, Oh Chestnut Mare
Please cease with your anger
I just want to love you
Despite the clear danger
Gather in the stable
I’ll give you a treat
Peppermints to munch on
Alfalfa to eat

And when you go outside
Please don’t kick at the geldings,
Bossing other mares with your foul glare
Your mean actions, man they really sting
Approaching with caution — do we dare?
In our direction feet you will fling.

Oh Chestnut Mare, Oh Chestnut Mare
Please cease with your anger
I just want to love you
Despite the clear danger
Gather in the stable
I’ll give you a treat
Peppermints to munch on
Alfalfa to eat

Personally, I like to sing this to Jack Black’s rendition of “Oh Hanukkah!” If you haven’t heard it, it’s amazing. Enjoy it here. (You’re welcome.)

Happy Holidays and go riding!