By:
Chelsea Watkins
About Me
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My full name is Chelsea Jolene Watkins, and I am a senior at
Rainshadow..
Some interesting facts about myself:
I can draw really well
I sing opera
I belly dance
I want to be in the medical career
I love beat-boxing
I know how to ride horses
My Topic
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The topic I chose for
my senior project is
Horse Riding. I chose
this because it is
something that I can
do pretty well and
it’s so much fun.
When you’re on a
horse, you feel
really peaceful.
What it’s all about
Horse Riding is not only a
hobby, but it is considered a
sport. You need endurance,
strength, and patience. When
riding horses, you work every
muscle in your body, especially
your legs and abdomen. By the
time you are actually done with
one lesson, your legs will
become gummy worms.
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What is needed?
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There are specific things needed for riding horses, such as:
-Pads which go on before the saddle
-Saddles with harness and stirrups
-Reins
-And sometimes a crop to get them going
Don't forget grooming supplies, such as brushes, sponges, and trimmers.
Types of Riding
-The most popular riding style is
Western. Western is pretty
much for fun, and you don't
compete. With a western
saddle, you have a horn in the
front that usually helps
beginners hold on better. With
western riding, there is no
specific attire required .
-English is also a popular style of
riding. It is usually the style
ridden in competition and is
very strict. English saddles do
not have the horn, because it
needs to be more challenging
for the rider. There is an attire
to wear with English riding,
which consists of knee high
boots, legging pants, and
helmets.
What It Has Done For Me
Riding horses taught me to not give up
when you get tossed around and that it
really is possible to do things that seem
completely outrageous. It also taught me
to just have fun with life, so that's what I
did.
Plans After High school
My plans after high school really have nothing to do with riding horses,
but I plan to go to college and get into a nursing program.
I think that learning to ride has kind of pushed myself to want to do
better in life. The reason I say this is because if I can learn how to
control a huge beast, then I control the obstacles life throws at me.
Reflection Paper
In my High school reflection paper, I described how my senior
year has been. It's had its ups and its downs, but I'm so ready
to graduate. I'm very grateful to have all my great friends and
teachers who have made my year fun. I'm a little sad that
this is pretty much it, and I don't want to lose anyone that
I've come to know and love over time. I know I'll never forget
the time I've spent here.
Works Cited Page
http://www.horse.com/?srccode=ADHORP
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