Horse show

had no life. Maya couldn’t even talk about her mother and father without getting in trouble. Long story short, Maya’s parents died in a car crash, so she ended up with her grandma. Along with not talking about her mother, Maya could never talk about horses, the thing she absolutely loved. Maya’s mother,…

quite frankly say just for fun, and because I liked to. Over the years, horses and the whole equine world became something more to me; I have been at many different barns and each exposed me to different things--many honorable role models, a couple atrocious role models, forever friends and connections, life values, respect, and the importance of a balance between the fun and seriousness. If you asked me now why I ride horses, the answer would be that it has impacted how I live my life. For…

In today’s modern society, children often grow up being taught to exercise the religion that their parents claim themselves to be. While growing up, children are not exposed to different types of religion, therefore they are unable to identify themselves with a religion that they choose or fits them the most. Instead, these individuals are being forced to adopt the religion of their parents, and they blindly accept it. Most, not all, of children do not go out and explore all the different…

taking care of the horses brushing, feeding, taking care of wounds and helping the younger riders learn how to care for their horses. I’ve never been able to own my own horse, but I have been fortunate enough to show and ride other people’s horses. I am entering the fall 2018 semester as an animal science with a pre vet track. Becoming a veterinarian has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, I want to use my passion for animals to help them and their owners. Along with riding horses I also…

The Day I Became More Courageous and Learned To Face My Fears I was sitting in the ambulance at the MHJA horse show in Ohio. “Can you move your eyes back and forth?” The nurse had asked me. I did as I was told. The nurse was listing many symptoms that she thought I might have, if I had a concussion. “I’m going to shine a light in your eyes, and all you need to do is look at me,” She said with a concerning voice. They said I appeared to be dazed, and I had late responses. That was the last…

My allergic reaction to a horse One day a normal day ……. I was coming home from school , and my family and I were going out to eat. My parents started talking about boring stuff until they suddenly were talking about horses. I got a little to exited and I bursted out ‘’CAN WE GO TO THE HORSE BARN TODAY?!?!’’ My dad said “I know you’re exited, and yes we are going to the barn, RIGHT NOW.’’ I drove with my dad, and my brothers had to go with my mom even though they desperately wanted to go with…

I have spent most of my life surrounded by horses, cows, and goats. I have been stepped on, thrown off horses, penned up against gates, had surgery, traveled to different states, I am even on TV and have more pieces of flesh missing from my legs than I care to remember. It is just how rodeo is there are risks every time someone steps into the rodeo arena. I have many all-around titles and various awards from rodeo. I also have my own personal trainer that I go to, to help me with competing. I…

trotted at the barrel. “NAY” the horse screeched. Caramel stood up on her hind legs.I tried to hold on. The saddle slipped. It all went black. Beep beep beep I woke up. I looked around. I was in the hospital. My arms hurt so much as if someone dropped a boulder on it and never took it off. The doctor walked in. “I am glad your awake you were out for a good day or so”. “what happened” I asked she walked over to the computer on the side of my bed. “ well you horse fell backwards and landed on you…

"Show Horses Need Protection from Abuse, Supporters Tell Congress." McClatchy - Tribune News Service. 18 Jun. 2014: n.p.SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 14 Oct. 2015. Concerned horseback riders made a bill to stop abuse of horses used in shows. Author believes it’s abusive to train horses with certain tactics.However, the article didn’t state both sides and provides a narrow view into the issue. It is biased by; putting emotions in arguments, not providing strong scientific example and did not…

As the metal gate crashed open all I could see were the two eyes of a horse I knew would be a great friend in the near future. “Hi, I am Boxer, and welcome to the farm” said the horse. “I’m Benjamen,” I replied while my eyes were still adjusting the the light. As I carefully stepped out of the trailer I saw tons of animals in a large open field grazing and having a good time with each other. I did notice that all of the pigs were wondering what was on the inside of the farmhouse. I wandered…