Horse slaughter

For most people their favorite memories revolve around family and friends. My favorite memory involved a runaway horse. I will always remember my gallop in the Arizona desert fondly as one of the most exciting days of my life. It was mid spring when a band of nine riders slowly plodded along the Arizona Mexican border. The dusty prairie stretched as far as the eye could see, flat and endless. Brush, burnt from the sun’s blistering heat, filled the landscape with hazy color. Cacti were…

Not Horse Play Although the world of horses is a very elaborate one, most people do not know the real cost and responsibility of owning a horse. Most horse breeds are bred for specific reason whether it be for beauty or brains. There really is no animal quite like the horse given how many different variations exist. In my hometown, I live in a community that has a large drive for tourism due to the horse race track located about ten minutes from my house. I even knew some people growing up that…

“the sport of kings” and create an ethical lifestyle for both horse and human. Thoroughbred Racing has been around for centuries. It was founded in England after the Crusades. Fleet Arab and Turkish stallions were brought back from the Middle East and Asia Minor and bred with stouter native mares.(myfantasystable.com) This new thoroughbred breed became known for its ability to carry weight at fast speeds and long distances. These horses were set up in match races, or one on one, with a prize,…

for the horse and allows better control of your horse. According to horsechannel.com, weight on the balls of your feet is important because it allows your legs to fall in the correct position. Heels down is important for a few reasons; with your heels all up in your horse it is not only unfortable for your horse but it can be dangerous. Horses are trained to move away from pressure( heel in the horse cues the horse to go faster), for an inexperienced rider this can be dangerous. The horse gets…

were to think of a horse today, you would say they are big, strong mammals. 55 mya, horses did not look like this. With the mannerisms of a deer and the traits of a dog, the first known horse darted through forests in North America during the Eocene Period. As time went by, many horses evolved like the Orohippus, Epihippus, Mesohippus, Miohippus, Parahippus, Merychippus, Pliohippus, Dinohippus, and finally the Equus. In Greek, ‘hippus’ means horse. Fossils of the first known horse were found…

be, my first step was to learn how to put a saddle and the bridle on the horse, I’ve always thought it was easy. We went to the farm. I wanted to meet all the horses.I was able to ride a horse named Feather.She is a nice horse, she doesn’t kick or buck.Putting the saddle on was so confusing. Cirrae showed me how and I thanked her.She brought me to the tree stump so I could get on the horse. We both climbed on the horses. When we went down the trail there were a few hills that the…

Horses have always been my passion from barrel racing and rescuing horses to wanting to become an Equine Vet. At age five I was barrel racing my Shetland pony. Last year I rescued a horse from a neglecting situation. I also plan to further my career and become an equine vet. Barrel racing is any little cowgirls dream and I was lucky enough to be able to do so. My passion started early. At the age of five my uncle bought me a Shetland pony named Peanut. Every weekend we were at the show. I…

trainer. She was rambling on about this horse saying, “he’s perfect for you” and “you need to come and see him.” When I finally went out to the barn to see him, I was shocked. He was very skinny and malnourished, his hooves were overgrown, and he had absolutely no training. As soon as I looked into his eyes, I saw a completely different side to this horse. I saw how sweet, caring, and in need of help he was. From that moment on, he was known as my horse, a horse that was going to need a lot of…

what am I going to do with this horse? I have tried everything that I’d known! This horse was basicly a bucking bronco. There was only one thing left to try, and that was the vet. Good thing we have an appointment tomorrow. As morning arrived I went to the barn at 6am, since our appointment at 7. The horse thankfully loaded the trailer with very little troubles. As I arrived at the vet office, I found a parking spot right away. As I got out of the truck the horse started bucking in the trailer I…

Did you know Chesapeake was supposed to win the first Kentucky derby? It’s true,Oliver Lewis was supposed to clear the field for W. Henry, who rode Chesapeake, but after he fell to far behind H.P McGraw, the horses owner, waved Lewis on, and Lewis ended up winning. The Derby took place on may 17, 1875, and Lewis and Aristides went down in America’s history. Th history of the track, the actual racing, and trip to the winners circle, helped build one of Americas longest lasting tradition. in…