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    Horse Slaughter

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    have served as weapons‚ transportation‚ recreation and pets. Horses were first brought to America in the early 1500s by Hernando Cortez; before that no Native had ever seen this four legged creature. From being used to fight off natives‚ to being tied to a wheel at a carnival and ridden by little kids‚ the horse has definitely evolved to suit the needs of the ever so changing America. The person who had the biggest effect on the horse industry in America was Henry Ford. When the first assembly line

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    The Horse Whisperer

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    existed before mainstream religions. The speaker in the poem describes him or herself as someone who could help with horses‚ what has become known as a ’horse whisperer’ because of their remarkable ability to manage difficult horses where more traditional approaches have failed. The act of horse whispering gains additional mystique through the horse whisperer’s ability to work with horses in unconventional ways which is why the speaker refers to public anxiety that his/her abilities are the work of witchcraft

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    3 superstitions from English-speaking countries The number 13 will bring you bad luck : In many English-speaking countries‚ the number 13 is considered unlucky. And Friday 13th is the day for misfortune. This superstition is so common that some hotels avoid having the 13th floor‚ and airlines don’t give tickets for the 13th row. But why? Apparently‚ the origins are religious. At Jesus Christ’s last Supper‚ there were thirteen people around the table (including Christ and the twelve apostles); and

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    American history‚ horses have been by our side. They were our transportation‚ an advantage in war‚ ways to herd cattle for food‚ and our family. To thousands and thousands of people in the U.S‚ these beautiful animals are still family‚ or means of money. Whether people are herding cattle‚ barrel racing‚ jumping‚ teaching people to ride‚ or running a summer camp‚ whatever the case may be‚ all these animals do is what we ask of them. Humans are repaying them with cruel deaths. Horse slaughter should

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    War Horse

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    War Horse Play review 2013 The exceptional play‚ War Horse directed by Drew Barr is an unparalleled production based from the popular novel War Horse written by Michael Morpurgo’s. The extraordinary performance conveys a tragic experience of the hunter‚ Joey‚ the beloved horse of Albert Narracott‚ who is sold at the cavalry at the beginning of World War I and transferred to France. The remarkable creation of the equine puppets had displayed applicable behaviour that portrayed genuine

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    Luck Meets Opportunity

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    "Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” Oprah Winfrey Have you ever heard of being at the right place at the right time? Have you ever wondered why some people get their lucky break and why you don’t? I believe that luck does not just happen and that you must work hard at what you want to achieve. You must make the time and put in the effort to succeed. If you are lucky enough to meet the right person that notices your hard work and dedication they may just provide you the opportunity

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    Horses of the Night

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    Personal Response: Horses of the Night In the short story‚ "Horses of the Night"‚ the author‚ Margaret Laurence‚ discusses the idea of escaping reality. Chris‚ the male protagonist‚ is the character who is trying to escape reality. Chris is a young man who is struggling with life‚ and in order to escape his life‚ he dreams up his own world where anything can happen. Chris doesn’t understand reality‚ and he doesn’t want to be a part of it either. In the story it seems like certain things don’t

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    War Horse

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    Intro : "Incredible. Beautiful. Emotionally amazing. I could not live without this book!"  Ella from Hampshire. "This was the best book I have ever read. Words can’t describe how good it was. Just read it."  Jordan from America. "I thought War Horse was brilliant! It is the most touching book I have ever read‚ and I would recommend it to anyone‚ even if they aren’t animal lovers!" concurs Megan from Stafford. "This is one of the best books I have ever read and I would recommend it to everyone

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    Arabian Horse

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    The Arabian Horse The Arabian horse is unlike any creature created by Allah. He is a very rare combination of a very unique set of attributes. He combines both beauty and power in such a way that balances both values equally. His physical appearance demands respect and his character represents the very best of human qualities. His origin is to date still a mystery. Many theories revolve around his origin adding more to his mystery. We have El-Khamsa theory‚ the creation from the south wind theory

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    Horse Pee

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    That was when the horse started to pee. Instead of continuing the four-hour journey up the mountain with my sister and I on its back‚ it abruptly stopped and took its own break. After it finished‚ it shook a little‚ and then continued trotting‚ the hoofs musically tapping upon every stair‚ every rock‚ and every area of dirt-ridden road. The first time we passed a tree‚ my sister yelled at me to duck‚ but I was so immersed in the stunning colors of the gift shops we passed that I was completely oblivious

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