A horse in the country Lyrics

Lyric discussion by rose115218 

Cover art for A horse in the country lyrics by Cowboy Junkies, The

these comments are so banal and short-sighted. clearly the "horse" may symbolize another man, but what about the multiple references to time passing (in such a way that it cannot be recovered)? what about cathy? what about the last line? which boy betrayed her? there is so so so much more going on here...