Descriptive Essay: Rattle Slaughter

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Why? Just why must there be charming cowboys here and there? As I approach the gate, all I can focus on is every charming cowboy. I begin to place my boot into the stirrup to embark Dancer, which of course is my horse. I am currently waiting my turn to perform the barrel racing event. Nothing on earth could be more nerve racking then having over three hundred people watching you perform for a lifetime, until something happened unexpectedly. As I approach the gate, my heart rate accelerates, my hands appear to shake, and furthermore my legs appear to rattle. I stumble upon why there are nerves acting up, it’s not like this is the first event I am performing in. On the other hand, many bull riders, steer wrestlers, etc. obtain nervous before …show more content…
Dancer was being stubborn rising on his hind legs. Although I got him to calm down, I knew he contained his stubborn attitude. I kick Dancers sides, making him gallop through the gate. We are headed for the first barrel. I can feel the wind through my hair, my locks blowing in the wind. Dancer and I trot around barrel one; Dancer’s hoof’s circle the barrel. With every step that he takes I hope that he does not fall and collapse. We gallop to barrel two; Dancer trots around the barrel, safely we make it. I kick Dancer on the sides to make him go faster. We head to barrel three, at a rapid speed. As soon as Dancer was about to round the barrel, his back right leg hit the back of the barrel. From the compact, Dancer lost control and began to fall to the ground. Eventually I began to feel Dancer suddenly falling. I make an effort to pull my feet out of the stirrups. Unfortunately I was not able to pull my feet out. Suddenly, altogether I feel a huge impact between the ground and Dancer. At this time, my life …show more content…
Someone has taken care of him” said the rodeo staff. The ride to the hospital seemed like an eternity. How far could the hospital be? I kept going in and out of consciousness. The paramedic would do everything to keep me awake. For a while, it felt as if I was going to sleep, and waking up. Finally we arrive at the hospital. They take me out of the ambulance, and take me into the hospital. I had to receive various x-rays, bloodwork, and examinations. Previously mentioned, staying at the hospital felt like an eternity as well. There was no broken bones, not internal bleeding, however I did receive a concussion and a few contused bones. After a while, I was discharged from the hospital. I was about to go home and lay in bed, however I could not go any longer without seeing Dancer. When we arrived at the stables, I jumped out of the car. There was so much pain sent up my leg maybe that was not a great idea. I walk into the stable, and I spot Dancers stable. Something was not right because his head was not out of the stall. I walk up to the door, and he is turned around looking at the side of the

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