Horse

conscious during the kill process. The lack of reinforced legislation being the Horse Transportation Safety Act. “This legislation would amend title 49 of the United States Code to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. It also sets forth civil penalties for violation,” (Horse Transportation Safety Act). Double-decker trailers are a type…

process, which in short called as the English style of riding a pony. The word dressage comes from the French word “dresser” which means “to train”. Horse riding and dressage is the world’s oldest sporting event useful to determine horse’s flexibility, durability, attentiveness to balance and support. Through dressage the rider gently communicates with the horse through the support of the seat, spur, restraining aids of seat and driving aids of the leg. Dressage is the basic requirement for…

positive ones and find comfort in the new relationship they develop with their horse. Therapeutic horseback riding improves attention and concentration, essential qualities that any person should have for any area requiring educational skills. Horseback riding may seem frustrating or challenging but it can turn into a relaxing and enjoyable time. Riding can promote good posture that will immediately carry over to a student's time at home and participation in school. Teachers has said that…

number of these drugs is to mask pain from injured horses or to increase the speed and strength of these animals. (The Horseracing Industry, 2015) Whilst the stress and pressure of the particular trainer that is present for their urge to win, these drugs is actually harming, even killing these animals on and off the racetracks.…

smaller and lighter, and there are many styles to pick from. Many of these styles date back to traditional European mounted military styles. The type of horse chosen for western and English events is different as well. English style horses can…

different, but the tack and the types of horses used as well. English riding came about long before western riding. English riding originated in in England and was then brought to the United States. English riding is considered to be the traditional way of horseback riding (English or Western). English saddles are designed much different than western saddles. An English saddle is designed to be close fitting to allow the rider close contact with the horse. A western saddle is much heavier and…

much” left to learn about horse racing. However, this is not how her male counterparts view the issue. This is significant because they dismiss her capabilities and view her as less capable than they are. She further comments on gender and age when she sees a horse at the race that she was forced to stop training and sell. “His owner had listened to the argument that a girl of eighteen could not be entrusted with those precise finishing touches” (Markham 159). In the horse racing industry,…

When choosing the right bit for your horse, you must first decide what type of bit would work the best, either curb or snaffle bit. A snaffle bit is usually made of two rings and a piece of material that goes through the horse mouth. The size and shape of rings can widely vary, as well as the material that makes up the mouth piece. A snaffle bit achieves direct pressure on the horse mouth because when you pull on the reins, the snaffle bit , put the amount of pressure you are pulling with on to…

Seabiscuit and Red Pollard symbolize how an over-worked horse and a broken-down jockey captured the imagination of the nation. The rivalry amidst Seabiscuit and War Admiral expressed the different values and lifestyles separating Americans during times of distress. Seabiscuit had a second chance, which is exactly what everyday Americans had hoped for; another chance in life. This horse invigorated many Americans; they were able to live out their dream through Seabiscuit…

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…