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by DeusExMacintosh

Hours of training, cajoling and tons of treats have resulted in Luna the cow able to jump over makeshift hurdles of beer crates and painted logs. Luna was born about two years on the Mayers’ sprawling farm in Laufen, just minutes from the Austrian border. “She thinks she’s a horse,” said Regina Mayer, from Laufen, southern Germany. A 15-year-old girl denied a horse from her parents has turned to a cow to fulfill her riding dreams. Luna and Regina now spend most afternoons together once the teen comes home from school. Then Regina slowly got her cow more accustomed to human contact and riding equipment. Their extensive routine involves grooming, petting, jumps and a roughly one-hour ride. Now, Luna understands commands such as “go,” “stand” and “gallop. They started off with walks in the woods during which Luna wore a halter. About six months later, it was time to see how Luna would respond to a rider on her back....