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Everywhere! Forever!” (Shaffer, pg. 105). Equus is his God, therefore when Alan is about to commit a sin he knows Equus will be disappointed and jealous. He was conscious of this, so in order to prevent the disappointment from happening, he blinded the horses so they would not watch him any longer. Alan being conscious of the consequences his actions would lead to reminds me of the reading Gilgamesh by Herbert Mason. Gilgamesh’s arrogance led him on a journey that he wasn 't quite prepared for, knowing

An Owner and their Horse There is nothing like getting to the barn and being greeted by an animal that loves you more than anything. The bond between my horse and me is something that can never be broken; we have a connection that no one else understands, only us. Horses are not just pets; they are a shoulder to cry on, a family member, and most importantly a best friend who is there for you no matter what. When I first got Skippy, it was a very exciting moment for me. He is tall, sorrel and

included roping, horse breaking, riding, herding animals, branding, and much more. Rodeo public exhibition of the skill of cowboys in various activities. Events include riding broncos, riding steers, "bulldogging" steers, roping and tying steers and calves, the use of the lasso,

have been used to help in treatment of mental health as far back as 1972 (Trivedi & Perl, 1995). Horses have been shown to be able to calm people and allow them to open up in therapy sessions. There are many people who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and exhibit mistrust, easy to react with anger and hyper-aware of their surroundings, characteristics that can be seen in horses. Horses are prey animals and therefor they are very aware of their surroundings and watch body language

into adolescence by learning responsibility with the horse. It takes a lot of work that he didn’t know how to handle with the pony. An example from the book that shows how he has lots to do now, and lots of work with the horse is, “Jody carried and brushed until a pile of dead hair lay in the stall...Each time he finished he thought it might have been done better.” (Steinbeck 13) He is now understanding the work that has to be done with the new horse. He is also learning that he has something else to

As my hand made contact with the mare’s nose, a warm feeling rushed through me. Though she was at least five times my size, I was not afraid. I fell in love. That was the start of everything. Never again would I be able to imagine a world without horses. These animals, so pure, so elegant, and so powerful, always proved an integral part of my character, of who I am. I cannot remember a point in my life without them. My grandparents owned a farm in Argentina since before I was born. That is where

All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy explores many different themes about humans and the natural world. The story’s often vacant landscapes, and barren descriptions promote an idea of isolation throughout the text. One of the only recurring motifs throughout the story that promotes a sense of life are horses. Horses clearly stick out in the otherwise depressing landscape, and McCarthy utilizes this along with other techniques to develop an overall theme to the story. This theme, that humans and

different competitions, will compete against each other to win a prize pool of over 700 thousand euros. Now, in its 118th edition, Fieracavalli in Verona attracts thousands of visitors from all over Italy but also many from abroad. The international horse festival is an event that should not be missed: in fact, it is also a great showcase for international industry professionals that have the opportunity to be known, to exhibit and, sell their products. Other than the very prestigious Longines World

enjambment are used to evoke fond memories from the reader. MacNeice’s poem is set in the southwest of England, on a hill with a chalk horse carved into it. It is during the height of summer, when the grasshoppers are buzzing and the children are playing outside. The character is a boy or a group of boys, and they are riding bicycles down a hill near to the chalk horse. The structure of the poem is quite disjointed, with only five sentences throughout three stanzas.

Where Do I Belong? “Boys and Girls,” written by Alice Munro, follows a young girl growing up on a farm and struggling to be her own person while meeting the expectations of her parents. She has a younger brother named Laird, whom she is often compared to. She spends lots of time helping her father in the barn, even though her mother really wants her in the house doing more feminine chores. The emphasis on girl’s vs boy’s chores, plays a major role in the story and how the children are treated. Gender