Since childhood‚ I have loved horses. At first‚ when I told my parents I wanted to ride they disapproved claiming it was “too risky”. My Father always used the example of the actor Christopher Reed‚ better known as Superman‚ being paralysed for life due to a bad horse accident. Eventually‚ I was able to convince my parents and I was allowed to do dressage‚ or as I call it “Horse Ballet”. At first I was thrilled that I could ride‚ but over time “Horse Ballet” became too tedious for my liking.
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Horses have greatly impacted man throughout history. He has helped man plow his fields‚ harvest his food‚ drive him to town‚ and carry his loads. Nowadays‚ the use of the horse has drastically changed. Although some groups such as the Amish still use horses for field work‚ logging‚ and transportation‚ horses have become companions for man and a source of entertainment. I have been riding horses and ponies since I was a little girl. Horses are wonderful friends‚ they can sense how you feel and have
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Arlene Serna Striegl AP World History Block 2 5 November 2013 Word Count 650 Unit 3 Essay 3: Continuity and Change between 600 to 1450 CE. Between 600 and 1450 CE.‚ trade and exchange continually remained important and influential in around Eurasia and as well as in the Mexica society. Trade and exchange were main ideas that were both useful and necessary for success during this time. In Eurasia the use of the Silk Road and the Indian Ocean were both used as important trade routes. The
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A horse has four speeds: walking‚ trotting‚ loping‚ and running. Anyone who has ever ridden a horse has felt the gentle side-to-side sway of a walking horse. Its soothing constant motion is an addiction no one can truly overcome. Trotting‚ however‚ is a very different story. The quick‚ choppy movements of a horse at this speed send you on a short ride up followed by a hard smack when you regain contact with the saddle. Though beginners often dislike trotting‚ easy tricks can be learned to make it
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Introduction to Tack 101 Introduction: Tack is used to dress the horse in necessary equipment for a safe riding experience. Western tack is used during rodeo events‚ to herd cattle and for leisure riding. Today‚ we will be learning the proper way to dress the horse in a western tack. I will address the necessary parts already attached to the bridal and saddle that needs to be altered to be able to fit the horse properly. Components: The saddle has many components‚ but some of them serve different
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From Horses to Handsprings “Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work‚ a company work‚ a society work‚ a civilization work.” Vince Lombardi‚ Green Bay Packer coach. This quote has been the foundation for my father’s belief that team sports teach commitment. When I started middle school my father insisted that I do a team sport. At the time I had been riding horses for many years and was facing a fork in the road and had to make a big decision. At 11 years old
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Introduction Horseback riding is a very popular sport all over the world and has been for several hundreds of years. Two of the most popular styles of riding are Western and English. Even though‚ both of these styles have the same basic principles and in the end are both horseback riding they have many distinct differences. Gaits/Commands Western riding is slower paced type of horseback riding. Western horses are trained to move at a slow leisurely pace and look like a pleasure to ride.
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The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) described the Saddlebred as follows: “He carries himself with an attitude that is elusive of description-some call it ‘class’‚ presence‚ quality‚ style‚ or charm. The superior air distinguishes his every movement.” For this horse to have a look that is extraordinary to the USEF there are multiple imperfections. With every imperfection comes beautiful outcomes. From the high held headset to the luscious long flowing tails‚ each trainer has to conform
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When the thoroughbred American Pharoah crossed the finish line at Belmont Park‚ he became the most famous race horse in decades. Millions of people watching that race saw Images of joy and excitement in the crowd. Newspapers and talk shows focused on American Pharoah’s athleticism and skill. But no one talked about the years of sacrifice and determination that went into the Triple Crown win. I know that story well. My family owns American Pharoah. Horse racing is more than just a sport; it is a
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Horse racing is one of the biggest sporting events to hit the face of this planet. It is a sport enjoyed by millions of people around the globe. Racing events take place almost every day of the year in multiple countries and plenty of race meetings easily attract large crowds that include spectators and bettors. Meanwhile‚ larger meetings have their fair share of airtime on the television‚ meaning a wider spectrum of audiences can take part and revel in the excitement offered by the activity. A small
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