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Lewis And Clark Nez Perce
1,061 wordsThe Lewis and Clark expedition across the present day United States began May 14, 1804. With the approval of President Jefferson and the U. S. Congress, Lewis and Clark gathered an exploration party of about four dozen men. These men headed off to discover Western America. On September 1, 1805, they arrived at the Bitterroot Mountains, near present day Idaho. This began a nightmare that would not end until they reached modern-day Weippe. September 1, 1805, the explorers set out traveling west, h...
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Great Deal Four Years
3,293 words... n As for me, I was so astonished that I did not at first see what was going on by the brook; but when I did look there was a sad sight; two fine horses were down, one was struggling in the stream, and the other was groaning on the grass. One of the riders was getting out of the water covered with mud, the other lay quite still. "His neck is broke, " said my mother. "And serve him right, too, " said one of the colts. I thought the same, but my mother did not join with us. "Well, no, " she sai...
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Horse Podhajsky Rode Taught Me How Important Horses
1,238 wordsMy Horses, My Teachers is an excellent book on Horses and how to learn from them. Alois Podhajsky tells about his experiences with horses and how they taught him how to ride and teach them from the time that he was a small child and for most the rest of his life. I especially appreciate this book because it is so much like how I learned most all I know about horses. Someone that is having problems with their riding instructor could use this book to tell what the problem is and someone wanting to...
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Long Thin Metal Bite And Kick Legs
1,307 words... t when, at last, you are able to stretch your legs. The man brutally drags you out along with two other horses and the foals. The walk isnt long. Soon a long ramp of a truck is in front of you. Gingerly, you walk up it, followed by the other. The ramp flattens out then suddenly stops. You dont want to go forwards but the horse behind bumps into you in fright and pushes you down. Rapidly, the truck fills up. You dont have room to move, let alone scratch your nose, which a horse fly bit earlie...
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Side Of The Road Downtown Area
932 wordsAudience: Vacation Takers, Recommended for Over 20 Years Old Although Mackinaw Island is very small, it is very beautiful and has lots of exciting activities, such as bicycling, horseback riding, buggy riding, and fudge shopping. Mackinaw Island is located in the upper part of Michigan between Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. It makes a perfect place for a quick getaway. The tourist season runs from mid-May to mid-October. The Island, being only 8. 2 miles around, looks like a small ...
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Following The Life Of Beryl Markham
1,634 wordsBeryl Markham lead a remarkable life; from the warm and wild farm in Nor to the wide open skies over Nairobi, Be, as most natives said her name of Latest as Arab Maina called her established grand relationships with not only many of the people she came in contact with, but she also have some special bonds with many of the animals she encountered in her life. Although many of the students complained that some of her characters were one dimensional, her chapters lacked focus or even that she didnt...
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1,889 wordsEQUUS vs. AMADEUS Within the course of this report, we will compare and contrast two plays of Peter Shaffer Equus and Amadeus. The play Equus is about a young boy who viciously blinds six horses with a metal spike in a stable and the psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, who investigates the boys mental state. It is a very complex, multi leveled story, with many relationships effecting Allens behavior. The relationship between Alan and Equus is a very complex one. His worship for the horse comes from his...
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Byzantine Empire Medieval Warfare
2,503 wordsThroughout time Cavalry Medieval Calvary Throughout time horses have played an important role in society. Since their first introduction, they have continued to prove that they are a valuable asset. The horse fulfilled this role durning the middle ages to almost a key, in both personal and state affairs. It was in state affairs during the middle ages that the Cavalry rose to become an important part of the battle strategies of medieval commanders. The unit of choice went from Northern Europe's i...
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Waiting For The Right Moment Bump In The Road Stage
1,103 wordsCreative Writing: The Highwayman Their journey to London was not a long one, but in the night, it was a treacherous one. A rolling fog covered the land, one couldnt see twenty feet ahead, but in the still, quiet night, sound carried for a mile. They began their trek in the early evening, the sun had yet to dip below the horizon. The passengers needed in London, could not wait for the next morning. The stage driver was the best to be found, his fee large, but his experience was priceless. He was ...
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Relationship Between Alan Envies Dysart Father
510 wordsThe play Equus is about a young boy who viciously blinds six horses with a metal spike in a stable and the psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, who investigates the boy s mental state. It is a very complex, multi leveled story, with many relationships effecting Allen s (the stabber) behavior. The relationship between Alan and Equus is a very complex one. His worship for the horse comes from his mother s beliefs in God. She is very religious and pushes religion on Alan. His father was the opposite. He wo...
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Eyes Wide Setting Sun
5,319 wordsGideon darted out his head like a snake, aiming for the leg of the rider just ahead. Seas! Jamie wrenched the big bays head around before he could take a bite. Evil-minded whoreson, he muttered under his breath. Adam Chisholm, unaware of his narrow escape from Gideon's teeth, caught the remark, and looked back over his shoulder, startled. Jamie smiled and touched his slouch hat apologetically, nudging the bay up even with Chisholm's long-legged mule. A bit edgy, he said, with a nod toward the ho...
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Amino Acids Body Weight
2,152 wordsFoals: The First Year RUSTY MILLER STATEMENT DESCRIBING CAREER GOALS AND RESEARCH INTERESTS MASTERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE AUGUST 1, 2000 RESEARCH INTERESTS AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION Introduction: The following is a report on my research information on foal? s nutritional need through there first year of life. This report will also show a research project that I would like to do for my Masters degree I. Nutrition A. Nutritional Requirement 1. Details of general nutrition 2. Requirements B. Other it...
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Believes That All Humans Order To Defend Gulliver
1,346 wordsAs soon as I entered the house, my wife took me in her arms, and kissed me; at which, having not been used to the touch of that odious animal for so many years, I fell in a swoon for almost an hour (Gulliver's Travels, p. 292). This is Lemuel Gulliver's account of his homecoming. After having been away from his wife and family for many years, it is difficult to understand how a man could respond in such a fashion to his spouse, who had received him with great joy and compassion. Gulliver behaves...
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Gulliver Travels Eighteenth Century
2,767 wordsIn Book Four of Jonathan Swift s Gulliver s Travels, the protagonist Gulliver goes to visit a strange land in which the ruling class is composed of a race of intelligent horse-like beings, known as Houyhnhnms. The casual reader of Swift, who has approached Gulliver s Travels under the assumption that it is nothing more than a children s book, will doubtless view this as an amusing episode of fantasy, and read nothing more into it. However, Gulliver s Travels was never intended as a children s bo...
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16 Th Century Three Years
421 wordsHorses and How They Grow Horses are fun to ride, but they can be a lot of hard work. The first horse was the Eohippus. It was about the size of a fox. It can be traced over a period of 60 million years. From America they spread across the world. Then 8 - 10, 000 years ago the horse be-came extinct in America. It was reintroduced by the Spanish Conquistadors in the 16 th century. The herds of mustangs in north America is descended from horses introduced by the Spanish in the 16 th century. Baby h...
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Body Language Skin Care
1,245 wordsHow To Groom A Horse Proper grooming of a horse minimizes potential problems and maintains a tidy appearance. While working at a horse barn in Orlando, Florida, I quickly learned the advantages of a complete grooming session. Horses are high maintenance animals that require much time and devotion. Three major areas must be tended to on a daily basis. The first is foot care. Cleaning out the hooves can prevent diseases, monitors the state of the horses shoes, and removes any foreign objects that ...
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Number Of Reasons Spirit World
1,406 wordsLike all Plains Indian nations, the Sioux tribe had to be skilled and equipped if they should have to got to war or into battle. The Sioux warriors had to be prepared and be able to hide well, fight courageously and complete the aim of their task e. g. stealing horses, claiming sacred land. So how warlike really were the Sioux? Sioux warriors were well armed. They fought with many weapons, all of which were made by themselves from any natural materials that they could find. They used lances to f...
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Arrival Of The Europeans American Indians
1,519 wordsIn the United States today people from all corners of the earth come together to form a melting pot. It can be described as a mesh of diversity which melds together to form a unique nation. The uniqueness of this country can best be attributed to by the contributions made by each of the different cultures that call it home. While many of these contributions may go unnoticed some have vastly changed the lifestyles of those who inhibit this land. As it remains well documented the first inhabitants...
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Melissa Holbrook Pierson Review Dark Horses Book
629 wordsReview: Dark Horses And Black Beauties By Review: Dark Horses And Black Beauties By Melissa Holbrook Pierson Four legs good Dark Horses and Black Beauties: Animals, Women, a Passion Melissa Holbrook Pierson (Granta) Melissa Holbrook Pierson would appear to embody the pioneer spirit. About four or five years ago she published The Perfect Vehicle, an account of her love for, and experiences of, Moto Guzzi motorcycles. Having one myself, I assumed it had more or less been written specifically for m...
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Brother Jack White Men
1,326 wordsI shivered, looking toward the street, where up the alley through the tunneling dark, three mounted policemen loomed beneath the circular, snow-sparkling beam of the street lamp, grasping their horses by their bridles, the heads of both men and animals bent close, as though plotting; the leather of saddles and leggings shining. Three white men and three black horses. Then a car passed and they showed in full relief, their shadows flying like dreams across the sparkle of snow and darkness. And, a...
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