“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyways.” – John Wayne. Riding horses can always be a terrifying or calm moment, depending on the horse you ride. I have had many scary moments riding horse, one being breaking my wrist. There is nothing more enjoyable than rising early, saddling your horse, and watching the sun rise. Did you know horses have one of the best memories and are the most perceptive domestic animals? This is why people would call me a nerd in horses because I can name off facts. (thesis statement)
It all began when I was 4 years old, I got my very own horse. Ever sense I was born, my parents have owned horses. I had asked all my relatives for my birthday to give me money so I could save up to get a horse. I had already been saving up by collecting cans and bringing them in to get money. The day of my birthday, I
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Being with my horse we both have to trust each other. “If you have gained the trust of a horse, you have won a friend for life.” (Unknown) The importance of trust is very important when it comes to gaming horses. You always have to trust that your horse is going to take care of you, and that he’s going to run a good pattern. If you don’t trust your horse, they can sense that. You need to focus on them and not running a good pattern. You should never discipline your horse as they will always remember that and they may begin to have trust issues. If you don’t create a trust bond, you and your horse will not perform as well. Gaming has also taught me to be really patient, as you are not going to win every time and you always need to keep trying. I know horses have given me a good work ethic, compassion, and respect. Horses have also created a great bond between my sister and I, as we go riding a ton and spend many hours playing with them. Working with horses has taught me great responsibility, as my mom made me deal with most of the