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Ricky Gervais vs Bulls: Full Comedian Takes Aim at Bullfighting with WSPA

Karen's Note. Although Bullfighting is seen by many to be a sport of long tradition, by others it is seen as cruelty to animals. As an animal lover, I too have had problems with this so-called "sport". Ricky Gervais vs Bulls Although the tradition is a wonderful thing and gives us humans continuity,  is it intelligently sound for us supposedly intelligent humans to watch the suffering of a bull in a bullfight? June 2, 2010 -- Today, actor, producer, and writer Ricky Gervais has partnered with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to call for an end to the cruel practice of bullfighting, and urge tourists to stop supporting such brutality on their travels. Ricky Gervais Partners with WSPA to End Bullfighting.

By |2024-03-03T16:15:25+00:00June 2nd, 2010|Animals, Bulls|0 Comments
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Barrel Racing, interview with Tana Poppino

Tana Poppino & Goose, 2010 Fort Worth Rodeo An interview with Barrel Racing winner Tana Poppino. Tana has been barrel racing since she was five. She did have a real job for awhile for a utility company in the marketing department. Her boss made her choose marketing or rodeo. Tana's choice was rodeo. Barrel Racing In 2003 she rodeo in the National Western in Denver. Tana has two great horses she rides with, that are spoiled. She says a good quarter horse has to have a lot of heart to be able to be a barrel racer. You can check out more about Tana on her website More about Tana,  and Barrel Racing, you may find interesting Lets hear from TANA POPPINO….. - Tana Poppino has a lot of outstanding memories of her time in the Oklahoma Panhandle. She attended Panhandle State in Goodwell and was part of the rodeo team that has become one of the elite in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo ... Poppino Wins Guymon, Okla. PRCA « The Barrel Racing Blog - Tana Poppino, currently in the top 10 in the WPRA standings, took home another big check this weekend when she won the Guymon, Okla., Guymon Pioneer Days PRCA Rodeo. With a second in the first round and a third in the second round, ...

By |2024-03-04T06:11:48+00:00May 30th, 2010|Barrel Racing, Horse, Horse Riding, Horses, Oklahoma, Podcast, Rodeo|1 Comment
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American Paint Horses

one beautiful horse American Paint Horses are a breed of horses that are known for having a percentage of white hair over skin combined with another color. This color pattern is one of the most important characteristics of this breed. The American Paint Horse Association is one of the largest breed register centers in the US. Every American Paint Horse has white hair combined with some other color found in horses. This includes brown, black, tan, or gray. American Paint horses are related to the American Quarter Horse and share the same ancestors. The markings on these horses can be anywhere on its body. Like the Quarter Horse, American Paint Horses are known for their speed and athletic qualities. Strict requirements are necessary to register these horses. Both the sire and dam have to be registered in the APHA and the club for Thoroughbreds. At least one of the parents of the horse being registered must be an American Paint Horse. It is also important that the horse being registered has white fur over the skin which is another color. These horses have an excellent temperament and make great pets. Discover the Resilience and Challenges of American Paint Horses: The American Paint Horse should have a body shape that is the same as the American Quarter Horse. They should be heavy but not very tall, and their center of gravity should be low. They should also be very muscular with powerful back legs. They should also be able to run extremely fast and maneuver quickly. The American Paint Horse is one of the most popular breeds of horses in the United States today. Despite this, these horses are susceptible to getting lethal white syndrome, a genetic disease. Some foals are born with a pure white color and do not have a functioning colon. As of this writing, no effective treatments have been found for this disease, and the foal usually dies within two weeks. Death is a very painful process, and they are typically put down once symptoms have been found. The coat color alone is not an indicator that a horse has this disease. This disease has become well known among American Paint Horse breeders, and many of them have encountered this disease firsthand. While it was thought at one time that overos carried this disease, recent research has shown that not all overos carry this disorder, and tobianos and quarter horses may carry it also. Despite these conditions, American Paint Horses are [...]

By |2024-02-27T08:28:16+00:00May 7th, 2010|Horse|2 Comments
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What is a Quarter Horse?

Would you like to learn what a quarter horse is, what it does, what it eats, diseases, different types of them, and how much they cost, recommended feeding and advice for a first time purchase. Learn from a ranch who has been in the business since the 1830s in Texas. This interview is with ranch owner and entrepreneur James O'Brien and the ranch is the O'Brien Ranch from Texas. the Quarter Horse More horse articles you may have an interest in Buying a Horse | House and Home - Buying a Horse. Why do you want a horse? For a particular purpose, or do you think it would make a nice pet? The most important difference between horses and all the other animals mentioned in this book is that a horse is not meant to ... The Best Horse for Trail Riding - These include the American Quarter Horse, the Appaloosa, the Tennessee Walking Horse, the Arabian, the Thoroughbred, the Paint, the...

By |2016-10-23T11:34:46+00:00April 8th, 2010|Horse, Quarter Horse|0 Comments
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Mosquito Magnet Presents the Science of Repelling Mosquitoes Podcast

Mosquito Magnet Here we go fairgoers and fans of summer. What is one of the worst problems associated with having fun at a county fair or outside summer event? You have it - the dreaded mosquito. I remember taking my 13-year-old niece to Country Thunder in August in Wisconsin. Well, she was born and raised in Arizona and had never been to Wisconsin before. We spent the night in my truck in a cornfield outside the festival. Want to guess what happened?  I, of course, was born and raised in the Chicago area. So, I know better than to scratch. This kid, on the other hand, woke up in the am with huge lump-sized bites all over her body.  She could not understand why I did not have them either. Anyway, here is a podcast that promises to help all of us. Mosquito Magnet Presents the Science of Repelling Mosquitoes Podcast.

By |2024-02-27T16:20:49+00:00March 28th, 2010|Insects|1 Comment
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Abe Morris, Bull Rider- Announcer

How did a young black man from the East Coast town of Woodstown, N.J., with no ranch background become one of history's most influential bull riders? The answer is hard work, family support and a determined spirit that just won't quit. From there he went on to be the rodeo announcer for 8 years for Cheyenne Frontier Days. He has also recently written some books. In this interview Abe talks about his history and where he is going.         More information about Abe Morris My Cowboy Hat Still Fits - If you've ever watched a bull rider desperately hang on to the back of a bull till the buzzer sounds or shaken your head in amazement as a cowboy picks himself off the ground after being tossed around like a rag doll, Abe Morris' book, ... Cowboy laments blacks' lost link to rural past: Abe Morris - At the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, retired rodeo champ Abe Morris needs only a nod of his black cowboy hat and his broad smile to be welcomed into the chute area where professional bull riders gather before their rides. ...

By |2019-05-09T23:42:15+00:00March 16th, 2010|Rodeo, Bull Rider, Bulls, Podcast, Rodeo Announcer, Wyoming|0 Comments
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Jack J Wells, Western Artist and a character

Jack is quite the artist Jack J Wells was at the National Western Stock Show in Denver yesterday. I guess he has been there before and at the Oklahoma State Fair, All American Quarter Horse Show in Ohio, Houston Livestock Show, Calgary Stampede, and Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming. I talked to him for a while. He is a big kid with a paintbrush and pencil. I asked him how he got started and he said " Well, when I was a kid I liked to doodle, most people stop and I just plain didn't" I "think" Jack is one of the best Western artists I have ever seen. He turns out beautiful pencil old western-themed pictures and watercolors. He makes his living doing this. Ranching and rodeoing were his family's business. Jack has competed and shown his artwork all over the country. In 1985, Wells had the honor of co-founding the Professional Rodeo, "Cowboy Artists Association, (PRCAA). Every member of this association is a current and active (or retired) member of a major professional rodeo organization, as well as a qualified professional artist. He has had more than one hundred pieces of art published as limited edition prints, magazine illustrations, posters, and program covers. From miniatures to murals, his works are shown and collected worldwide by museums, corporations, and thousands of individuals. And, quite frankly he turned out to be an inspiration to me. I do beautiful stained glass and have gotten discouraged because I cannot seem to sell it. Looking a Jack I realized that it's the fun and professional enjoyment of producing a quality and important art piece. There is something to be said after all in "Art for Art's Sake". And OH, did I mention? he also designs business cards. Jack's website is at: https://www.geocities.ws/jackwellsart//Jackwellisart Reach Jack at E-Mail *************** If you liked this article - you might like these articles Western Art Western Artist Tim Cox "Just For The Heck Of It ... - Tim Cox is a well-known and popular Western artist. If you looked at this, I probably did not need to tell you that. The size is roughly 28"x34" framed. The frame is nicely done. The non-rectangular look is due to my trying to avoid ... 5 Influential 19th Century Artists of the American West - Charles Marion Russell was such an important and prolific Western artist, his works can be found in over 50 museums (and countless galleries, ...

By |2024-02-27T09:06:07+00:00January 11th, 2010|Artists, Cowboy, Horse, Houston, Rodeo|1 Comment
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