Real Horse Power: Gas Prices Lead Auto Mechanic To Ride Horse

MINOT, N.D. -- Auto mechanic Jim Jundt is relying on horsepower to get to work -- his mare Patty. As gas soars past $3 a gallon, Jundt is riding his horse to work.He's a mechanic at Goodyear Tire and Auto Service in Minot, N.D.Jundt said hay is a lot cheaper than gas, and started commuting on Patty last week. He said it only takes five minutes longer to ride a horse to work than drive the 15 miles.
While Jundt is fixing cars, Patty munches on hay waiting to take him home.