Amazing Health benefits of horse chestnuts The scientific name of horse chestnut is Aesculus hippocastanum and it has originated in the Balkan Peninsula. The horse chestnut tree is also known as conker tree. It is mainly cultivated in the Northern hemisphere. The nuts are present inside the dark leathery fruit. Once the fruit dries the nuts are released. Horse chestnuts should not be eaten raw as they contain a poison called esculin. The seeds‚ bark‚ flowers etc of horse chestnuts all have therapeutic
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“No hoof‚ no horse” is one of many true statements made in the equine industry. This quote is crucial to understand when working with‚ riding‚ and owning horses. Of course‚ a horse needs four feet to support his body‚ but he also needs them to support the use his human has for him. Without a healthy set of feet‚ it is difficult for a horse to perform comfortably and therefore properly. Contracted heels are one example of a hoof problem that can become increasingly worse when left untreated. There
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About Horse Racing As many as 10‚000 thoroughbreds are shipped to Canada and Mexico for slaughter every year. What could possibly justify this number? Due to the mistreatment of horses‚ horse racing should be considered a crime and should be banned. Drug abuse in racing is an ongoing issue. Dr. James Hunt was interviewed by PETA. He explains how trainers widely use illegal drugs as a performance-enhancer to make the horses faster by taking pain away. After the drugs wear off‚ the horse feels
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Madi Sacks Mr. white English 6 1-15-15 All The Pretty Horses The last two paragraphs of All The Pretty Horses tie up most of the imagery‚ metaphors‚ and themes that he uses throughout the book. He fills the novel with insightful imagery to make us feel like you are there. We think it is both challenging and captivating. He uses a sunset to make things come to an end. McCarthy uses a sunset in the beginning of the novel and at the end. It’s used in the beginning of the book for his grandfather’s
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summer I went to a horse camp in Nokesville‚ Virginia. The stable is named Laura Lynn stables. The camp is a four day‚ sleepover camp. Up to eight people can stay at the camp at one time. At my camp there were four people named Emily‚ Leah‚ Jesse and me. There were two counselors named Miss Laura and Kendall. At the camp we had chores we had to clean stalls‚ empty wheel barrels‚ clean water‚ put new hay installs and feed. Then we got to let in the horses. There are seven horses Rio he is a Tennessee
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which engages muscles all over the body. Horse riding has so many obvious social‚ physical‚ mental‚ and emotional benefits. Horses are also used to help kids with special needs; the therapy riding
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Horses – Edwin Muir Summary The poet one evening happens to see farm horses‚ those powerful shaggy animals working the plough and something jolts his memory and he recalls his earlier fear of these animals. As a child‚ Edwin Muir lived in the Orkney Islands where animals like Shetland ponies were used regularly as farm animals. As a child‚ the poet was overwhelmed by their powerful presence especially when seen through the gloaming light of a late afternoon. When the horses pulled the plough in
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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 lifestyle. From as long as I can remember
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only and not allow horses. But‚ Personally I think it is one of the most original and oldest sports that have been around and should continue on in being a sport in the summer Olympics. The Equestrian sport is a partnership of rider and horse becoming one with one another and has much equality as any other sport in the Olympics. There are over 300 sports in the Olympics and only 6 of them are equestrian sports: Individual dressage‚ Team dressage‚ Individual jumping‚ Team jumping‚ Individual eventing
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J. K. Mrs. M Honors English 10 May 15 2012 Against the Slaughter of Horses The horse‚ an elegant creature‚ dancing across fields‚ meant to be free; the horror going on behind the curtain defiles his spirit of freedom. He is viewed by many as a loyal companion. In sporting events‚ he represents half of the team‚ the momentous force that propels the duo to victory. He shares the pain and tears‚ the struggles and triumphs‚ with his human counterpart. As a gentle friend‚ he teaches fearful adults
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