if i had had you for math in grade school maybe i woundn't have been so traumatized. although there was my freshman algebra I teacher who told us we should all be in an institution weaving baskets or painting spools. don't think teachers could tell kids that today (even if they thought it).
teachers were hard core in the 50's and 60's. and look how well we turned out :P :P :P :P :P
p.s. i checked out the pics of your project and it is going to be spectacular. can't wait to see the end result. you have mini horses??