Horse Blog

On the last day we took a tour to the huge dam that was to flood the beautiful gorges we'd just seen. We went at night so saw it flood lit, it was far larger than I'd first imagined. Then strangely we were taken to an aquarium and a horse show!

After a long while I went again to horse races on Monday, at around 18:30. The Sun sets a bit after half past two in the afternoon, so it’s completely dark at that time of the evening. I was just curious about the lights they have there, and if it was possible to take photographs.

A publicity idea for designers: If you’re a designer, wear your clothes! Wear them well! Open yourself up to people with your posture (don’t glare, cross your arms, slouch) – be confident! People will ask you where you bought something if they are interested and you’re approachable. Go places where your target market might go if you don’t go there already (example, if you’re designing for ummmmm…. people with an interest in equestrian style, seek out horse shows, get to know people, go to other events that they go to, learn about them if you aren’t one of their crowd.) Get your friends and family to wear your clothing if it’s appropriate and looks good on them – they can market for you.

His name was Mohammad Sidique Khan but all his friends called him Sid. In his teenage years Sid went on a trip to the US andj when he returned he was determined to get an US citizenship. He liked it so much that he was wearing cowboy boots and leather jacket. He also hanged with English white boys. One of his school friends described him as an “English lad”. In short - Sid was very English. Moreover, Sid never went to a Mosque, never took Coran classes in school and even married a Hindu woman which provoked all kinds of bad feelings from his Pakistani family.

That evening Cash was dressed in a blue jumpsuit and cowboy boots when his A&R man Bob Johnston and the other performers arrived.

We went to a bar and normally it’s a dj with a mechanical bull. But last night, it was a country band and about 50 cowboys! wow. no explanation needed there. there is always something about a big belt buckle and a cowboy hat that makes a girl smile. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s cute or funny but I’d like to pack my car full with some of these guys and bring them back to DE.

Tonight we’re going to see the Arabian Nights dinner show. Maybe Dean feels a little guilty for the trauma that was this morning. I didn’t have to ask more than once if he wanted to see it, and he agreed without too much of a fuss. We received a free admission voucher with the vacation package, and got 25% off the 2nd ticket. Dinner is at 8:30, but we are supposed to be there by 7:30. Can we conquer the clock and make it in time??

So I turned nineteen a week ago. In order to celebrate this very special occasion, I went to the Volusia County Fair on Saturday to see Josh Gracin. I met up with my friend, Ashley, the day prior to the show, and we made the cutest t-shirts to wear for the show. (They said �Rollin� in dirt in a white t-shirt� - It�s a line from one of his most popular songs called �Nothin� to Lose.�) That Saturday, we got in my car, along with Ashley�s little sister, Shea, dressed in our hand-made shirts and our cowboy hats, and hit the Fair running. We got to the grounds around 12:15, took a quick walk around, and then parked our butts in front of the doors to the stadium. We looked like idiots sitting there seven hours before the show actually started, but we wanted front row seats and were willing to do just about anything to get them. And since we were practically the only people there, we were bound to get exactly what we wanted.

15 of the 19 horses loose that day were Susan's Arabian horses. They were a couple of bad apples those horses. The entire neighbourhood felt real bad for M. Erica. M. Erica went down the road and really chewed out Alf Grandiston. Alf Grandiston was at the time keeping Susan's Arabian horses.

Australians spent $143 million in betting on the Melbourne Cup horse race this week, that’s an average of $7 per Australian.

It is possible that a drunken cowboy hat purchase will still look like a good deal the next morning.

I gotta say, though, those guys (and gals) sure do know how to handle their horses. Mm-mm-mm. And for all everybody says how “real” cowboys are wizened and bandy-legged and so not anything like how they’re depicted in romance novels, most of those guys weren’t exactly ugly, either. In fact, some of ‘em were downright cute. If on the young side. But then, you’ve pretty much gotta be young (and reckless) to get on the back of a bull whose sole mission, during that eight seconds, is to get you off.

I watched the Breeders Cup yesterday afternoon. I’m normally not a TV person, but I love good horse races—of any breed—and this was a good chance for me to putter around the house doing odd jobs while keeping an eye on the TV.

As the 2005 rodeo season nears the end, the clock begins to tick faster and faster for those not in the Top 15 of the Jack Daniel’s World Standings. No one has felt the pressure more than Cash Myers, who heading into the final week of October was ranked second in the all-around world standings, but not in the top 15 in his signature event of steer wrestling or in tie-down roping.

To make it worse, it will be a day most Australians would rather be concerned with a horse race than these very serious changes to the law.

For the non-Australians, the Melbourne Cup is an Australian phenomenon known as "The race that stops a nation." For most of the country, the day is devoted to festivities and celebration culminating in a horse race that most of the country follows either directly or indirectly.

Tinatawag na Cowtown ang Calgary. Marami ata ang may idol kay John Wayne dito, kasi ang daming cowboys or wannabe cowboys. Sabagay may history naman talaga ang Calgary ng old frontier, kaya naman buhay na buhay dito ang mga cowboy hats, boots, denim at rodeo. Pati country music, buhay na buhay dito. Isipin pa na may sampung araw sa isang taon, sa kalagitnaan ng summer, may fiesta silang tinatawag nilang Stampede. Sampung araw na nakasuot ng cowboy ang mga tao, pwedeng mag-inuman kahit na may pasok at usong-usong pulutan yung tinatawag nilang prairie oysters. Sa Stampede Park grounds, andun lahat ng carnival rides, may horse races, chuckwagon races, rodeo shows, may mga cow at dog shows at kung ano-ano pang concerts. Masaya kapag Stampede, halos lahat ng kumpanyang malalaki nagpapa-Stampede breakfast ng libre hindi lang para sa mga empleyado kundi para sa kung sino mang gustong makikain ng libre. Ano hinahanda nila? Pancakes na may maple syrup, hash browns, sausages, bacon, at kung ano-ano pang “cowboy food”. Bukod sa umuulan ng beer, dun ako masaya - sa libreng pagkain. hehehehe

Went to Melbourne Cup, the race that stops Australia. Melbourne cup is a real experience, everyone dresses up and basically drinks Champagne all day (with the odd bit of chicken) and watches (bets) on the Horse races. Melbourne turned on a hot magical day with Makybe Diva riding to the third consecutive win (A feat only equaled by Phar Lap back in the 1930's).

First, God made the heavens and earth. Then came Arby's, followed shortly by Carl Jr. and other inferior brands of fast food. Fast foward. Homer's epics, Texas was created, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier, died at the Alamo, King Kong attacked Manhattan, and then, in a completely reactionary move, I was concieved. I was born 9 months and 2 weeks later by a midwife/wolf named Janie Jean, who would prove very influential during my formative years. Shortly after, I became interested in politics and got involved with Gary Condit (not like that). I served as a parking aide to Nancy Pelosi (I won't even start on her) but was fired when Barbara Boxer came onto me. Eventually, I decided that my teeth needed to be cleaned, so I came to Colgate with a band of gypsies (who I have declared war on and will one day destroy). I decided to join "The Forum" to make friends but obviously that hasn't worked out. So, soon I will probably find a cow at a nearby farm and ride my way to glory in either LA or at the Calgary Rodeos.