Now you get an LOL. What has horseback riding got to do with needing (or not) a shrink? I think horseback riding may be a sign of true looniness, if you think about all the awful things that can happen as a result. (broken bones, for example).

I have never been close enough to a Raccoon to see their expression. Usually all I see is their plump rear ends disappearing into the neighbours garden after they come to ours for a drink of water at the bird bath. Squirrels and I have a very poor relationship.