Monday, June 15, 2009
Cattle Ranching
Having a carreer that I enjoy is very important, but I have no doubt that I will be happy with what I'm choosing to spend my life working towards. Since I was little, I have been raised in a family that is hardworking, and focused when it comes to our cattle ranch. That has really payed off. I've not only gained the knowledge needed to run a successful operation, but learned alot of responsibility. After graduation, my plans are to work on many different ranches across Canada and Australia, and eventually to go to school in Olds, Alberta to earn my Agricultural Business Management Degree.
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Legalization of Marijuana
Many would see the topic in this debate and instantly write it off as unimportant and childish, however, many do not see the potential that this constantly growing industry has to offer. Taxpayers pay approximately $2 million dollars a day on pot prohibition.
http://www.marijuanaparty.ca/index.en.php3
http://agonist.org/ian_welsh/20070410/why_canada_should_legalize_marijuana_and_how
http://www.marijuanaparty.ca/index.en.php3
http://agonist.org/ian_welsh/20070410/why_canada_should_legalize_marijuana_and_how
Friday, May 22, 2009
55 fiction
She tore out of the gate, ripping towards the first barrel, the timer working against her. Right turn around first and off she goes. Speeding towards a left turn around second, she kicks up dust. 14.3 seconds and off to third. Another left turn and she's headed home. 17.8 and she's beat the ol' clock.
Superpowers.
If I could have any super power in the world, I would chose the ability to morph into an animal. (A horse of course) Horses are able to roam freely and do as they please. They are strong, powerful, and free, and although humans have domesticated them, they remain wild and unchanged.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Free
I run free, untouched by the hands of destruction, the heavy hands of humans. My anscestors have warned me of your ways. Callous, selfish, and cold. I roam the unchanged landscape, the same now as it was a hundred years ago, trying desperately to find sanctuary. The others are waiting in safety, praying for my return to them. The sound of my feet hitting the ground pushes me onwards, towards a place I do not know.
My heartbeat races; faster, faster, faster. I fear they are coming quick, and large in numbers. I continue on, moving fast and agile. I have travelled across this land many times, through countless rivers, and over many mountain trails.
The air is cold, and the wind is strong, making it hard to continue this fight for freedom. The rain is coming down around me, splashing up off the ground, and onto my face. The mud underneath me is slippery, making my escape harder. I begin to hear the faint rumbling of hooves, the hooves of the unfortunate others who have succumbed to the fate I am resisting. I must push on, away from the gunshots, and screams from the mouths of those ghastly two-legged creatures.
As I trample through a foggy valley bottom, I am startled by a blur in the distance. It is moving, and becoming loud. I continue on, towards what I fear is the end of me. With the distance between the blur and I decreasing, I slow. From a gallop, to a canter, to a trot. Prancing, to let them know I do not fear.
As I move closer I see her. The beautiful shades of grey and black walk towards me, welcoming me home. I am safe now.
Hidden(descriptive writing)
Escaping from life is not an easy task, the busy streets of the city, and the screaming bright lights seem to surround you no matter where you run. I however, have found an escape, a place all my own. A place that is hidden. It is my sanctuary. Outside the city limits, away from the noise and strange mechanical beasts, there is a different world. The countless hues of greens, brown, and blues encompass me. A world with creatures that cannot be found anywhere else.
The journey to this place is one I love dearly. I turn to my four legged angel, and he knows where it is I want to go. I hop on his back, and he carries me through the wind, as if I am weightless. We gallop through the trees, over mountain trails, through fields and creeks.
This place is not a specific location on a map, it cannot be found with coordinates or photographs. It is a place in my mind, a place I enter ever time I am on the back of my trusted equine friends. They give me the power and strength of a thousand men, and allow me to dream things one could never imagine. My horses are my escape from reality.
The journey to this place is one I love dearly. I turn to my four legged angel, and he knows where it is I want to go. I hop on his back, and he carries me through the wind, as if I am weightless. We gallop through the trees, over mountain trails, through fields and creeks.
This place is not a specific location on a map, it cannot be found with coordinates or photographs. It is a place in my mind, a place I enter ever time I am on the back of my trusted equine friends. They give me the power and strength of a thousand men, and allow me to dream things one could never imagine. My horses are my escape from reality.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
"The Lottery" vs. "The Perils of Indifference"
Both "The Lottery" and "The Perils of Indifference" demonstrate horrible acts of discrimination and violence towards a person, or group of people. Many people, without even knowing, contribute in one way or another to the injustice that some people experience everyday .
As an example, although the United States were against the actions of Hitler's army and sent thousands of soldiers overseas, they still enabled Nazi Germany, and all under Hilter's control to commit the horrific acts of violence that took place in the second world war. The United States knew of the horrors that were taking place, yet continued to supply the Germans with the oil they needed to invade, and destroy the lives and homes of many innocents. "I don't understand. Roosevelt was a good man, with a heart. He understood those who needed help. Why didn't he allow these refugees to disembark?" On June 4th, 1939 the SS St. Louis was refused permission to land by the president. This cargo ship contained 973 Jewish refugees seeking asylum from the Nazis. Research done later by the United States Holocaust Memorial Musueum shows that of the passengers who returned to continental Europe, approximately 360 survived the Holocaust.
In "The Lottery", a small village condems an innocent to death, simply by a game of chance. All the villagers, including small children, gather in the town square for what seems to be a very entertaining game. However, later on in the story, you understand the twisted game is more than what it seems. As you read on, you see that it is not a good natured childrens game, but something more like russian roullete.
As an example, although the United States were against the actions of Hitler's army and sent thousands of soldiers overseas, they still enabled Nazi Germany, and all under Hilter's control to commit the horrific acts of violence that took place in the second world war. The United States knew of the horrors that were taking place, yet continued to supply the Germans with the oil they needed to invade, and destroy the lives and homes of many innocents. "I don't understand. Roosevelt was a good man, with a heart. He understood those who needed help. Why didn't he allow these refugees to disembark?" On June 4th, 1939 the SS St. Louis was refused permission to land by the president. This cargo ship contained 973 Jewish refugees seeking asylum from the Nazis. Research done later by the United States Holocaust Memorial Musueum shows that of the passengers who returned to continental Europe, approximately 360 survived the Holocaust.
In "The Lottery", a small village condems an innocent to death, simply by a game of chance. All the villagers, including small children, gather in the town square for what seems to be a very entertaining game. However, later on in the story, you understand the twisted game is more than what it seems. As you read on, you see that it is not a good natured childrens game, but something more like russian roullete.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Top Three
Around here, rodeos aren't a very popular event. However, the events that make up a rodeo are exciting, and interesting to watch. I'm going to pick the top three rodeo events based on the entertainment factor, the amount of danger involved, and speed/agility.
#3. Calf Roping
The goal of this calf roping is for the rider to catch the calf by throwing a loop of rope from a lariat around its neck, dismount from the horse, run to the calf, and restrain it by tying three legs together, in as short a time as possible. This is one of the few rodeo events which actually has a use in the everyday work of a ranch horse. This timed event is done in teams of two, or individually. Although not as intriguing as watching grown men be thrown of 1000lbs animals, it still holds it's own in this competition. The horse and rider go from a complete stand still, to an all out gallop in less than a few seconds in a race against the clock to catch the nimble calf. If the horse breaks the "barrier" before the timer goes, the team is given a "cowboy speeding ticket" which adds a ten second penalty to their final time. Speed and agility play a huge role in this event. The horses ability to pick up a gallop and catch up to the calf is crucial, and the rider must be able to accurately throw and rope the calf successfully from horse back. Top professional riders and able to rope and tie a calf in 7 seconds. The world record is just over 6 seconds.
#2 Barrel Racing
Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a pattern around three barrels in the fastest time. This event requires serious athletic ability of both the horse and rider, and excellent horsemanship skills from the rider. The horse must be able to manouver around the three 55 gallon metal drums quickly, and extremely carefully, with only the ques from the rider guiding him. Hitting the barrels at the speed the horse is going can lead to many serious injuries, and a potential time penalty.
#1. Bull Riding
Bull riding is a rodeo sport that involves a rider getting on a large bull and attempting to stay mounted for at least 8 seconds while the animal attempts to throw the rider off. The rider tightly fastens one hand to the bull with a long braided rope. It is a risky sport and has been called "the most dangerous eight seconds in sports." A rider mounts a bull and grips a flat braided rope. After he secures a good grip on the rope, the rider nods to signal he is ready. The bucking chute is opened and the bull storms out into the arena. The rider must attempt to stay on the bull for at least eight seconds, while only touching the bull with his riding hand. His other hand must remain free for the duration of the ride. Bull riding also has the highest rate of injury of any rodeo sport. It accounts for approximately 50% of all injuries to rodeo contestants, and the bullfighters have the highest injury rate of any non-contestant group.
#3. Calf Roping
The goal of this calf roping is for the rider to catch the calf by throwing a loop of rope from a lariat around its neck, dismount from the horse, run to the calf, and restrain it by tying three legs together, in as short a time as possible. This is one of the few rodeo events which actually has a use in the everyday work of a ranch horse. This timed event is done in teams of two, or individually. Although not as intriguing as watching grown men be thrown of 1000lbs animals, it still holds it's own in this competition. The horse and rider go from a complete stand still, to an all out gallop in less than a few seconds in a race against the clock to catch the nimble calf. If the horse breaks the "barrier" before the timer goes, the team is given a "cowboy speeding ticket" which adds a ten second penalty to their final time. Speed and agility play a huge role in this event. The horses ability to pick up a gallop and catch up to the calf is crucial, and the rider must be able to accurately throw and rope the calf successfully from horse back. Top professional riders and able to rope and tie a calf in 7 seconds. The world record is just over 6 seconds. #2 Barrel Racing
Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a pattern around three barrels in the fastest time. This event requires serious athletic ability of both the horse and rider, and excellent horsemanship skills from the rider. The horse must be able to manouver around the three 55 gallon metal drums quickly, and extremely carefully, with only the ques from the rider guiding him. Hitting the barrels at the speed the horse is going can lead to many serious injuries, and a potential time penalty.
#1. Bull Riding
Bull riding is a rodeo sport that involves a rider getting on a large bull and attempting to stay mounted for at least 8 seconds while the animal attempts to throw the rider off. The rider tightly fastens one hand to the bull with a long braided rope. It is a risky sport and has been called "the most dangerous eight seconds in sports." A rider mounts a bull and grips a flat braided rope. After he secures a good grip on the rope, the rider nods to signal he is ready. The bucking chute is opened and the bull storms out into the arena. The rider must attempt to stay on the bull for at least eight seconds, while only touching the bull with his riding hand. His other hand must remain free for the duration of the ride. Bull riding also has the highest rate of injury of any rodeo sport. It accounts for approximately 50% of all injuries to rodeo contestants, and the bullfighters have the highest injury rate of any non-contestant group.
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