Two horses were walking back to the paddock after a day's training. One said to the other, "I can't understand why we are so slow. We come from good stock, we have the best food, great trainers, and yet we come last in every race."
A dog running alongside them overheard and said, "I know what your problem is. I've seen you race, and it looks to me as if you race off at the start really fast, use up all your energy, and then have nothing left. What you should do is pace yourselves. When all the other horses are tuckered, put in a spurt, and you're sure to win. What do you think of that?"
The horses looked at one another and said, "Wow, a talking dog!"