Cowboy

The story of the west has never been told from the heart of a horse rather than the saddle of one until now. Spirit (Matt Damon) is your average horse that becomes leader of his herd to guard and protect. His curiosity gets the better of him in trouble multiple times when he is captured by the white settlers twice determined to civilize the west. Throughout his attempts to escape the settlers, Spirit makes a friend, a Native American named, Little Creek (Daniel Studi), who helps him escape…

Vyse A Bit of Old Chelsea The narrative of Vyses’ A Bit of Old Chelsea (Fig. 130) is of a worthy housewife that Vyse met one day, and on behalf of an out of work husband, at the off-license counter of the local public house. However, it was common for women to buy a jug a beer from the public house’s off licence bar during the nineteen thirties. The Vyse figure subject is half concealing her beer jug with her apron, out of respect to the Mrs Grundy’s of the neighbourhood. Moreover, this portrait…

Stand Lyrics are words that stick in your head and keep replaying. What happens is these lyrics turn into messages. You may hear, “Alone and helpless like you’ve lost your fight, but you’ll be alright.” These words can describe a minimum of one day in everyone’s life. You have to take life for what it is; make the best of what is given to you and stand. You may think that this has nothing to do with agriculture, but it has everything to do with it. My grandfather, W.E. Butler…Buck…

Old Yeller By: RAIN VAUGHN I really enjoyed the book Old Yeller by: Fred Gibson. It takes place in the Hill Country of Texas in the late 1860’s. It concerns the maturing of a young boy who must fight against his own worries as well as against the dangerous Texas frontier. The story can be considered on many levels, but it is first and foremost an exciting adventure of a boy and his dog. There was some…

In Revolution on the Range, Courtney White describes how the American West is coming into a new waive of ranching. How ranching is not just about making money to survive anymore, but also a way to help preserve their land and the land of those around them. For too long the Federal Government has taken away from the rancher’s livelihood, putting restrictions on how many cattle they are allowed to have, where they are allowed to graze, and taking away their right to controlled grass fires.…

With a tired sight —slightly shaded by the effects of the sun—Pedro proclaims, “I’m a rancher,” and when a Mexican man expresses this, you better know what he really means. Absolutely, a Mexican rancher appreciates homemade corn or flour tortillas with a daily and freshly cooked Mexican meal. Fortunately, Pedro’s wife knows how to make and cook those. Positively, Pedro’s friends can call him Mexican “macho,” which makes him proud. He does not see anything wrong with it because it’s the way…

Horses are not just animals. They are healers and teachers to kids and adults who interact with them at The City Ranch in Windsor Mill, MD just five minutes away from Baltimore city. City Ranch’s purpose is to provide horsemanship and horseback experiences to inner-city kids in the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. The non-profit organization has been operating since 2007. The ranch offers a variety of lessons such as horseback riding and therapy riding. Pony parties and workshops in…

About 2,000 years ago the Sarmatians designed the first part of the saddle, the tree, which is known as the base. The saddle was designed to give comfort and support to the rider and the horse. While riding a horse, one of the most important parts is the saddle, that's why it is important to have a well made saddle. First it all starts with the cutting of the pieces, which is crucial. “We use a right and left hide that has been gauged for the same thickness. Each part of the saddle has a…

Biff’s Internal Conflict, and His Relationship With His Family In the book Death of Salesman, the author, Arthur Miller creates a different character with different personality each one of them has a role in the book. Biff's role is pivotal and affects every main character in story. Biff is the son of Willy and Linda and the brother of Happy. This essay analyzes Biff’s character: his internal conflicts, the relationships with his parents, and his relationship with his brother,…

Both early horse and modern horse have displayed a strong herd instinct to survive and reproduce . The modern horse has retained the same survival instincts , it will take flight (gallop away/bolt) if frightened . They maintain the same traits as a group of horse’s in a field or in the case of wild horse’s such as wild Mustang’s or Camargue horse’s. For example – if one horse takes flight the others will follow . If unable to take flight self-preservation instincts such as biting or kicking may…