Horses historically have provided significant value to man. In today’s society horses have found a new value in that they are used in mental health therapy. Therapies range from youth afflicted with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder‚ (ADHD‚ or ADD) to addressing a range of mental disorders of military personnel. People that have found solace‚ enjoyment‚ and relief from stress while riding horses is now being institutionalized by specific therapy to assist in the treatment of various mental
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The American Quarter Horse is one of the oldest recognized breeds in the United States. The breed originated in approximately 1660. It started out as a cross between native horses of Spanish origin and English horses. By the late 17th century‚ these horses were being successfully raced over quarter-mile courses. This is where their name came from‚ due to the fact that they were outstandingly good at running this distance. The Quarter Horse was bred for performance and is known to have considerable
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Equestrian You ask me what sport I do‚ I say I’m an equestrian. You tell me‚ that’s not a sport‚ that’s easy. You tell me‚ it’s harmless. You tell me‚ it takes no skills. You tell me‚ horse’s are weak. You tell me‚ we just sit there. You tell me‚ anyone could do it. But I ask you. Have you trusted‚ something with a mind of its own? An unpredictable animal. Have you fallen‚ 7ft from a‚ 35 miles per hour machine? Have you felt like you could die from one little mistake? Done a dance with something
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War Horse August 14‚ 2012 War Horse Overview/ Plot Ted Narracott is seen in town bidding on a thoroughbred horse. He is supposed to be going to buy a plow horse. Ted bids a small amount of guineas for the hosrse but another gentleman is bidding Ted Narracott up and he ends up spending thirty guinea to purchase a horse. Ted and Roses son‚ Albert‚ tells his parents that he will train the horse. Albert names the horse Joey. Albert spends everyday trying to train Joey and
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Racing Greyhound Greyhound racing is one of the popular action sports‚ the sport of racing greyhounds. It started in 1974 in Western Australia‚ controlled by the Canning Greyhound Racing Association. In 1981‚ the Western Australian Greyhound Racing Authority‚ a government appointed committee‚ took over the control of the sport (Racing and Wagering Western Australia‚ 2002). In the race‚ dogs chase after an artificial hare on the track which leads them to the finish line‚ the first to arrive is the
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An evaluation of the play ‘War Horse’‚ showing your understanding of the medium and elements used and your response. On Monday the 21st of September I went to see the play ‘War Horse’ at the New London Theatre. The play was directed by Marianne Elliot and Tom Morris and is written about the novel ‘War Horse’ by Michael Morpurgo. The play is about a horse‚ Joey. He is sold to the English cavalry and is shipped off to France were we serves in WW1. His owner‚ Albert desperate not to lose Joey‚ enlists
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Candace Hazelip Mr. Doyle 7th English 1 May‚ 2013 Horseback Riding Horse riding is not only a game rather‚ it all about passion and speed. No doubt to argue‚ horse riding is much better option when compared with other brutal games like rugby and ice skating. This hobby provides an excellent way to go out and see the beautiful nature. Horse riding is also an effective means to provide therapy for people with certain physical disabilities. Horse riding is one of the best ways for exercise with
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War Horse review This film creates an atmosphere of heartache and hope. Throughout the film‚ a variety of characters are focused on‚ causing a feeling of distress for each character as an inconvenient event occurs. Joey meets a diversity of people throughout the war who tend and care for him. But no care from another matches Albert’s longing for his horse to someday return to him. After years have passed‚ Albert is reintroduced in the film as he is fighting the war. There are constant references
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There are many definitions‚ types‚ and uses of horses. There are public opinions‚ Webster’s definitions‚ and scientific definitions of what a horse is and there are many types of horses. Some of those horses being‚ a Mustang‚ an American Quarter Horse‚ and an Akhal-Teke. These horses all have many characteristics and are used for many things such as‚ entertainment‚ companionship‚ and pleasure in general. Some public opinions that people have on the definition of horses are‚ that they are just animals
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Area of expertise Horseback Riding The area of expertise I want to share is the sport of equestrianism‚ in simpler words horseback riding. What I want to convey with this essay is the idea of not giving up after the first fall a rider experiences. It is very common that the first time someone falls off his or her horse in the beginning of this sport they tend to quit out of fear. People after their first fall build up a sort of trauma of continuing. In this essay I want to convey the truth about
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