Not sure if you use the term "hobby horse" here - but basically he was meaning to say he would try not to get carried away and express strong feelings/get in a lather about the issue.
But all I heard was "hobby horse" and thought "anyone can ride a horse" - even if its a hobby horse!
So out comes my latest "anyone can...." piece!
Hope you like it - little anyone having great fun riding his horse - and definitely 'getting carried away' on it.
I've often been asked if I make horses and never felt that inclined to - all that body and getting it the right shape etc - but the hobby horse was perfect! Just a head!
Did you have a hobby horse when you were growing up? Did yours have wheels on it or just a stick? Did it have a name?

