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    History of the Przewalski’s Horse Paula J. Gedman English 101 November 26. 2012 Matthew Haynes History of the Przewalski’s Horse The first species of wild horses was documented to exist 55 million years ago. The Tarpan horse and the Przewalski’s (Sheh-val-skee) Horse were the last subspecies of wild horses. Today the Przewalski’s Horse is the only true subspecies of the ancestral

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    humiliated people to make them think twice before committing a sin. For example‚ they made her wear a letter A on her chest for seven years. Hester didn’t hide from her shame or run from her problems. I felt that she dealt with it in a helpful servant type way. Hawthorne stated “So strong was Hester Prynne‚ with a woman’s strength.” Hester dealt with her guilt wisely and in an unselfish way. For example‚ she donated the excess of her wages to the needy people in her town. In addition

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    If you could guess how many breeds of horses there are what would be the number that you would  guess? There are more than 350 breeds of horses in the world.  II. Four Gaits  A. Walk 4­5 miles per hour  B. Trot 8­12 miles per hour  C. Lope 12­16 miles per hour  D. Gallop 26­32 miles per hour  III. What to call a horse according to age  A. Foal­male or female horse that is less than a year old  B. Yearling­ male or female horse between 1 and 2 years old  C. Colt­ male horse between 2 to 4 years old  D. Filly­female horse between 2 to 4 years old 

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    Horses in Ancient Greece When thinking back to the ancient times‚ the thought of the great chariot races will inevitably enter a person’s mind. Horses were not only used for this spectacular and dangerous event in early times‚ but they were used and worshipped as so much more. The Greeks saw horses as a symbol of speed‚ competition‚ and human mastery over nature. They were viewed as an animal worthy of much respect and necessary tool for the Greeks competitive personalities. Horses were an

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    The Role of Horses in Ancient Greece by: Sarah Kline Horses have been an important‚ if not vital‚ part of most great societies. This fact was no less true in Ancient Greek society where horses were held on a level just below the gods. According to I. Menegatos‚ a lecturer from the Agricultural University of Athens‚ there were eight different breeds of Greek horses. All eight breeds were valued equally as "majestic or awe-inspiring beasts." This was especially true in scenes of battle. In

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    Horse Information Hello my name is Sarah and today we are going to talk about horses. About their facial markings‚ how tall they are. Also‚ food horses love to eat. Then predators that hunt horses. Then we will talk about their awesome senses. Finally there will be a list of Breeds. The Star:If your horse has a star then he will have a white diamond shape on there forehead. The Stripe:If your horse has a stripe he would have a white narrow line down the face. The Blaze:A wide line down the

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    Horses Horses have been one of the biggest help that humans has ever had for a very long time. They are animals that are great at running‚ sight‚ hearing‚ smell‚ sense and many more. Humans have changed horses so much that they have found a way to breed better horses. Horses that are faster‚ stronger‚ and most importantly be able to live through difficult weather. There are so many types of horses‚ for example there is wild horses; dark horses‚ ponies small like horses‚ that are white‚ brown‚ black

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    he who pays her for her sin?” (Cruz 296). In the 1600’s‚ when a woman commits adultery and brings shame upon her husband she is often put to death as punishment. However‚ in Hester Prynne’s case she is shamed with a scarlet letter and excluded from society. In the novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ Hester is forced to wear a Scarlet Letter “A” upon be bosom for the rest of her life. Yet‚ why is one person punished when the act of adultery must be committed by two? Hester’s partner

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    Everyone saw the Clysdale horses on the super bowl commercial‚ and Ill bet everyone looked at them in wonderment at their size‚ beauty‚ and grace of those horses. Millions of people bet on Thourobreds as they race down the track‚ their slender bodies flattened out against the wind‚ and don?t even know that there are other type of racing‚ using different horses. And lastly has anyone besides me ever marveled at the nimbleness‚ or the graceful way Arabian prance around and never seem to loose their

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    pondered which of the two most powerful horses ranks to be the highest athlete. The Quarter Horse comes in all sizes and is known for its stocky beautiful build with a sensible mindset. While on the other hand the Thoroughbred is typically on the taller side and known for their sleek‚ slender body with an angelic beauty. Although both of these animals possess undeniable agility and immense power‚ it is anything but tough to pick between the two. The Quarter Horse is an all-around treasure. Their mind

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