Charmayne James Research Paper

Lane won his first World Championship at the age of twenty four, and began riding bulls at fifteen. Lane was the sixteenth ranked cowboy in the nation. Lane was a professional bull rider at the age of nineteen and also in the top fifteen every year after that. Two years after he became the World Champion, he died at the most famous rodeo of all, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo,

Although the exact date is unknown, Crazy Horse was born in 1840. He was born in Cha-O-Ha, which means in the wilderness or “among the trees”. For the first few years of his life, he was cared for by his mother, sister and all of the women of the community. The women taught him life lessons throughout his time while at the same time allowing him to teach himself lessons too. He always had someone close to him guide him. Crazy Horse was given the nickname ‘Light Haired One’ because unlike all the other boys in the Lakota tribe, his hair and skin were constantly getting lighter while he grew. Growing up, Crazy Horse was taught gentleness by the women in his community. He also taught himself the virtues of patience. Many lessons he learned were because he encountered them the hard way and not because he was told or showed by his loved ones.

I remember as a little kid and now being fascinated by race horses. When I was around eight years old, my grandfather took me to a farm where they raise race horses. They were out exercising Mine That Bird and a few other horses. I thought it was so fascinating! The owner walked up to and asked if I enjoy watching them, I said very shyly,” yes sir.” He took me to the barn and let me look at all the foals and I was astonished. I got to thinking what all do they have to do to get these young foals ready to one day race? I asked Mr. Allen, and he said, “there are many things that you can do but some people don’t do the right thing and they cheat their way to victory”.

April has been riding for over 25 years she started when she was only 9 years old only riding in playdays later one went to high school rodeos. April later on moved to southern California where she was starting two year olds and successfully competing at training levels. In 2005 April found out that she was meant for barrel racing that’s where her heart was and to this day that is where her heart is still at. She is a dedicated barrel racer goes to every single race around her and does the best she can to beat her fastest time. “April won a multitude of buckles, awards, and over $63,00 in barrel racing earnings. She and Atlas won titles at a few pro rodeos, along with many open barrel races and set a handful of arena records”(Baker Equine Promotions) April decided to start to held clinics in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Iowa. She gives lessons, trains outside horses and brokers horses as

How does a scrawny, bitter, and lazy horse become the champion of 33 races and holder of 13 track records? A heroic symbol to the United States, Seabiscuit was the epitome of how persistence, courage, and dedication are enough to transform an underdog into a victorious winner. During the 1930s, when America was still in the grip of the Great Depression, Seabiscuit managed to capture the nation 's imagination and unite the country. With the help of the radio, a novel invention which made live broadcasts viable coast to coast, the country was able to follow the tale of the classic underdog and discover how the little horse with a big heart overcame a career ending injury to win

Roger began learning to rodeo when he was about 14 years old. He and his best friend would go everyday to a ranch next door owned by a pro rider who gave him lessons. Roger speciality was riding Brama Bulls. Brahma bulls is a very dangerous ride. The bull themselves can weigh from 1200-2000 pounds. Roger said I was big and strong. He said “It was like riding on an enormous muscle.” (He says that his wonderful Oklahoma drawl) Roger and his friends used to go to school dressed up in cowboys style. While most of the kids in the sixties would dress in the regular style of the high schoolers. Roger especially loved to wear his cowboy hat in his boots everyday. He love the challenge of riding the bulls. He was especially like meeting new

Bailey Madison James was born on August 3rd, 1990 in Henderson, Nevada. Born to Mariah Nichole Harding and Christian Jeremiah James Jr. Bailey was born on a Friday. At the time of Bailey's birth Mariah 28 and Christian 32 were both unemployed and struggling to get by. The moment Bailey was born both Mariah and Christian knew that they had to give her everything. Or everything that they could. Shortly after Bailey was born Mariah got a job at the Local courthouse. While Christian finished school to get his degree in communications. After getting his degree Christian went to work at one of the many hotels trying to make a name for itself in Las Vegas. Before they knew it they could move into a new two bedroom home that they could call their own.

Comparatively, as the nightmares disappeared and the days grew warmer, Jackson started doing more work on the ranch on the back of his horse and became the general’s second foreman, developing into an exceptional cowboy, perfecting his roping skills to go along with his excellent riding abilities.

First up, the unanimous win in the Harness Pony WGC was Mississippi Queen carrying Holli Hayes to the winners circle for John and Charlotte Wrather. Hayes said, “winning with Missy was a highlight in my career.” She reflected that Missy, “isn’t the easiest, so it was fulfilling to know you worked so hard and accomplished the goal intended.” Holli, your hard work paid off! Rich, Maureen, and Holli credit the Wrathers’ for letting them take the time needed to prepare Missy for the WGC and would like to express their heartfelt thanks for their patients and understanding. Reserve in the class went to the very fancy pony, Mr. Naples, Abel Vega driving for the Golden Creek Farm. Mr Naples has racked up wins this year at Dixie Cup and Illinois State fair before being crown the 2017 RWGC.

He was the most majestic creature I had ever seen. He was appaloosa quarter horse, his dad was a purebred Appaloosa jumping horse. To top it off he was a champion. He ranked in the top 10 in the country. Can you believe that! My horses dad was a legend.

In 1995, Kim Meagher, owner of the Beastro Gallery in Prescott, AZ, and Wildhorse Ranch Rescue in Gilbert, AZ, had a dream. The single mother of two and her daughters loved horses and decided they wanted one of their own. Working for Intel at the time, Meagher felt that a horse would be a good way to teach her daughters how to handle responsibility and would be a great companion for the girls and her. Growing up in urban Michigan, Meagher knew nothing about horses, but she was determined to learn what it took.

The Eighty Dollar Champion is a wonderful story about the connection between a horse and his owner, who both save each other. Harry de Leyer was late for a horse auction one day, and when he finally pulled in, he saw a thin, grime-covered plow horse on the back of a truck headed for the slaughterhouse. Snowman was one of the horses that hadn’t been sold, but Harry bonded with him immediately, liking the spark in Snowman’s eye. He bought the beaten-up and bloody horse for $80 on the spot, but had to sell him to get money for a show horse that could jump. Snowman became that horse after jumping fields of fences with a tire on his leg just to get back to Harry, and eventually won the National Horse Show open jumper championship in 1958.

Willow was a gorgeous, 13 year old mare with a dark, polished coat and statuesque figure; but she had a few “minor” corks. She was a phenomenal show jumper who had hundreds of thousands of dollars in winnings and ribbons; the only problem was, she was picky about who rode her. She went up for sale as riders came to see her, ride her and then they were either thrown or bucked off. During her sale period, she had gotten into a gruesome accident while eventing in Ocala, Florida.

From 2003-2005, the mare became the first three-time winner of Australia's premiere race. By adding the Cox Plate in 2005 to her resume, she also established herself as one of the greatest race mares in the world. In the process of winning 15 races from 36 starts, she established herself as the all-time purse winning horse of either sex in Australia with almost AUS$15 million in earnings.

“Don’t be afraid to be willing to go after what you want to do, and what you want to be. But don’t be afraid to be willing to pay the price.” Lane Clyde Frost was born on July 13, 1956 in LaJunta, Colorado to Clyde and Elsie Frost. Lane was named after his father and was the middle child. He had an older sister, Robin, and a younger brother, Cody. Lane grew up working on the dairy farm that his parents owned. His father Clyde was a bull rider and took the game very serious. He missed the birth of his second child because he was away on the rodeo circuit making money as a saddle bronc and bareback rider. Clyde also competed in five National Finals Rodeos. Lane became very interested in rodeo as a young boy. His mother even made him his first pair of chaps, she remembers saying that she hoped he “would outgrow this rodeo thing.” However, as Lane got older his love for rodeo only grew. When Lane was in junior high he excelled in wrestling. Weighing only 75 pounds Lane won 45 matches, lost four, and had two ties. Even though he was very good at wrestling his heart was still in the rodeo (“Official Lane Frost Site”). On January 5, 1985, Lane married Kellie Kyle at the United Methodist Church in Quanah, Texas. Lane and Kellie met in 1980 at the National High School Rodeo Finals, this is also where he met his long time best friend, Tuff Hedeman (Ebert). Many know of Lane from the movie “8 Seconds,” however what they are not aware of, is the kind of guy Lane was and what all he had