Horse racing

Superkart USA is teaming up with the Antelope Valley September 26th and the 27th, to bring you The Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix go-kart races. There will be food, entertainment, and a car show. For only ten dollars you can be a part of the festivities of downtown Lancaster. The community will be able to witness professional go-kart races, and watch the intense competition as local celebrities and community leaders compete for the sought-after title of “BLVD Champ.” Events will begin at…

Motocross Motocross is defined as a timed race between many riders on a closed outdoor or indoor course, consisting of jumps, mud, sharp turns and many more obstacles. This sport originated in Brittan as an off road race called scrambling. Motocross soon went international, resulting in many fans and spectators (Jeremy McGrath” Wikipedia). Late nineteen hundreds motocross was a major sport in the United States. Many young riders established interest towards the sport, and soon made it a career.…

Donald Driver is a influential advocate of a role model citizen through his actions and influences including the Donald driver foundation, writing a child’s book, and doing charity work.Donald Driver retired in January 31, 2013. Ever since his retirement, he has helped many people. He has helped people get off the streets, and get scholarships for schooling. He has given more than $100,000 worth of scholarships. Driver started the Donald Driver Foundation, the main focus is to serve…

There is more to racing than going around the track or pushing the gas pedal through the floor. Denny, a race car driver, learns through his driving experiences many valuable life lessons. Racing is not just about who can push the pedal through the floor, but who has trained and put the time needed to be a successful racer. A good racer must train so that he has the skills to outlast the other drivers, and a racer who trains and learns all there is to learn about racing will be the one to…

Assignment 1: Biodiversity Issue – Tanya Williams Feral Horses: a cultural icon or an environmental nightmare. With the population of brumbies growing, the Victorian government are looking to find alternative ways to manage the numbers of feral horses that are living within the Alpine environment. However, when Australians think about wild horses, they associate them with the Australian identity as they have helped form our ‘outback’ culture. This has caused debate between environmentalists…

Feel the rise and descend of your green colored horse. All around you horses gallop on this fast and blurry course. Mirrors, clowns, flashing colored lights, whirling and twirling, what chaotic sights. Round and round, when does it end? Life is a journey full of trips. Some trips are cyclical like an amusement park ride who’s speed and momentum we cannot control. They are seemingly spinning out of control filled with dizzying distractions that prevent us from enjoying the ride and knowing how to…

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…

I know all of you wonder what takes a horse rider so long, whether it be at a show or to head out for a trail ride. I appear to take them hours just to get on the horse let alone ride them. Wonder no more, I will walk you thought step by step on how to preparing for a horse ride. If you follow my step you can become the horsemen, you always wanted to be. Not only will you get the answer to what take a horse rider so long, but you will amaze your friends with your new knowledge. The first task…

Saddling a Horse One of my favorite things to do to clear my head is to saddle up and go for a horseback ride. Before one goes on a ride, the horse must be saddled properly. First, it must be brushed. This step is important because if the loose hair is not removed, the horse may try to do it himself, flinging the rider to the ground. After the horse is brushed, a saddle pad is placed on the horse’s back. The placement of the pad is critical for the comfort of the horse; it should be centered on…

do. Most of the time the two things have to be earned. In Dorothy Johnson’s short story “A Man Called Horse,” the main character, Horse, changed in three ways: first, he was treated like a horse, secondly, he was treated like a man, and finally, he found equality. In each change Horse finds out what it takes to earn respect and equality. When Horse was first captured he was treated as a horse. He had been stripped naked, led on all fours, and had to fight other animals for food. He was not…