I embarked on this adventure November 2nd, 2017. On that day I placed an envelope in the mailbox of the McCollough’s. The envelope contained a letter accompanied with a resume. The letter provided a short introduction of myself, my pursuit of an internship, and contact information. On November 6th I received an email from Dr. McCollough regarding my letter. To my surprise, he was interested in meeting with me. I was invited to meet Dr. McCollough and Mrs. McCollough at their property. In the days preceding our meeting I was elated. On Saturday morning, my mother and I were met by two people just as enthusiastic as myself. The four of us toured the barn and discussed the daily routine. Dr. McCollough took my mother and I into the pasture to meet the horses. Each horse greeted me with curiosity and kind eyes. Dr. McCollough and Mrs. McCollough talked about their herd with adoration. …show more content…
That morning I was greeted by the trainer, Billy. At the time I was unaware of the amount of knowledge he would share with me. Billy has helped me expand my knowledge and abilities exponentially. He has taught me everything from holding my weight in my stirrups to the entire skeletal system of the horse. Billy dealt with my endless flow of questions and yearning for knowledge. I also met Michelle, the property manager. She was bubbly and comedic that day, along with each ensuing day. Throughout my internship I also met Tony, Ron, nurses, and doctors. I never met anyone that was hostile. I had the pleasure of spending lunch with
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I worked with the same doctor I usually work with. She's very nice to me and always requests me when I come in to assist. I interacted with the hygienist, dental assistants (which were just pre-dental volunteers), and the front desk assistant. Everyone had such a good spirit today. There is a dentist that often acts as a dental assistant, which makes things easier because she teaches us about how to prep for procedures and I enjoy taking radiographs the most because when I first started dental assisting I wasn't very good at it.
The Mother is among a family of four who lives on a small farm and takes immense pride in what interests her, however her passion does not particularly lie in her two children; James and David; nor in her husband and their interests; but instead lies within her chickens. Though chickens bring the most joy to the Mother, they are not the sole animals that live on the farm. The animal that draws the most interest from the father, James and David is their horse, Scott. At a young age, Scott was used as a working mule for the family and grew up alongside the Father and two Sons. To the father, Scott was like one of his own sons, and to James and David, Scott was like their brother; but according to the Mother, “He’s been worthless these last few years”(Macleod, 267). Ever since Scott was young, he was a burden on the Mother’s lifestyle; she never took a liking to the horse even when he served as a source of profit for the family. The Mother had never appreciated the sentimental value that Scott possessed because he had never been a particular interest to her. Once Scott had aged and was no longer able...
“Instead of hard tightness, try to find a soft firmness; Think right down to the ground; If you’re going to teach a horse something and have a good relationship, you don’t make him learn it–you let him learn it; The right feel and timing bring you the balance; THINK; Ride your horse with your whole body, not just your arms and legs; Notice the smallest change and slightest try, and reward him; Ride with life in your body; He knows that you know, and you know he knows; You’re not working on your horse, you’re working on yourself.”
In her first year as a Resident Assistant, Andrea Robinson received a Christmas card from a resident named Charlotte, thanking her for helping Charlotte adjust to her new life at college. Robinson recalled that Charlotte was overcome with homesickness, as many first time students can be, and to help boost her spirits, she went with Charlotte to an opening week picnic. That made a huge difference for Charlotte and her gratitude she conveyed in the card. But the message had an extra meaning to Robinson. “I was just doing my job,” Robinson said. But knowing the difference she had made to Charlotte, she asked, “Why wouldn’t anyone want to do this for the rest of their life?”
Riding encourages a child to work with their hands, exercise, and connect with horses and people of all ages, gain confidence, and learn new skills. Courtnee Niggel, an instructor summarizes how “A six year old child was told she will never walk again but after years of equine therapy she is now able to walk with a walker or by holding on to the sides of walls” (Niggel 1). Equine Therapy leaves a child with amazing results and changes their life drastically all the way from growing social skills to helping with motor skills, even to
For centuries, the value of horses was known to farming and working communities, but it was not until very recently in history that people began to see the value of a horse for the disabled and mentally handicapped. Hippotherapy, as defined by Barbara Smith, is “the use of the horse as a medical treatment strategy and not as a method to teach riding.” Dozens of studies show the effectiveness or non-effectiveness of this specialized therapy for certain disorders. The horse provides a stepping stone to well-being for people with debilitating illnesses that otherwise could not achieve optimal wellness through conventional therapies.
Screech!!! The bus’ brakes scream upon stopping. I look up to see buildings that look like stone and marbled statuses. The buildings stood tall with tan shiny finishes. The grass was too green to be true and the atmosphere felt like home to me. I had embarked upon a journey that I never thought would be. I was here, here at Emory School of Medicine. Numerous of people walking around with white doctor coats, teal scrubs, and soft colorful crocs. I was a part of an elite group of about thirty high school students, who would soon be a part of Emory’s School of Medicine mentoring program, called Emory School of Medicine Pipeline Program. This program introduced intercity students, such as myself, to the world of medicine. This inspired students to become future medical doctors, nurses, and other medical professions. This program greatly influenced my interest for medicine.
Success in the equestrian world can be difficult to achieve. There are many different principles and ideas as to how it can be accomplished. There are a variety of horses, disciplines, and trainers. Training a young horse can be a difficult task, and often for beginning trainers a confusing task as well. Striking out on one’s own and deciding how to train a horse is a highly debated project. Many trainers choose to either follow the treaded path of traditional training methods or natural horsemanship techniques. As an animal science major, it is important for my career to decide how I will approach training, and stay strong to my decision. It is a choice to be carefully considered; which school of thought, natural horsemanship techniques, traditional training methods, or alternative training will I obey through my career?
I have over 16 years’ experience in the field of equine care ranging between studying for a veterinary nursing degree, competitive show jumping and leisure. The degree that I am studying for is derived from my keen interest in the field of animal health and general well-being which originates in particular from my early fondness of horses. I owned a horse named ‘Henry’ for over 4 years but due to moving to a location unable to hold a large horse like Henry, I had to re-home him. Among my many years’ experience in the equine environment, I have worked and volunteered extensively throughout various horse riding schools and livery yards throughout Ireland. I have participated in helping and assisting my friends and colleagues in rehabilitation yards while occasionally over the years have worked with foals and stallions in addition to breaking in young horses. I am confident that I have the required (a lot of) experience with equine husbandry and handling to give a detailed account on re-feeding a malnourished horse from both a medical and professional standpoint as well as a personalised point of view from experience.
The University of Findlay is constantly evolving and growing, most recently opening the new Center for Student Life and College of Business. As students take to their classes in the modern classrooms, and delve into their studies of business, it becomes apparent that the paths these students are on are not all the same. Within the business classes there are also equestrian students, those majoring in Equine Business Management. This specialized field revolving around the upkeep, production, and sale of horses has students in the classroom and in the barns learning what it takes to run a successful equine business. Some people question many aspects of the equestrian student’s nature, whether they compete in a sport, or even if horses are a business.
Sliding the barn doors open, I step into a warm, comforting environment. Musty straw mingles with the sharp aroma of pine shavings, complementing each other. A warm glow from sporadically placed incandescent lightbulbs richens the leather tack, all cleaned and hanging ready for the day's use. From it wafts the smell of a new pair of shoes. The fruity essence of "Show Sheen", applied after yesterday's baths, still lingers in the air. Even the harsh stinging scent of urine and manure is welcome at this early morning hour. Breaking open a bale of hay, I sense the sweetness of the dried timothy as it engulfs my olfactory system, making me wish my queasy stomach had not made me skip breakfast. I am nervous, as are many others. I know that the day ahead will bring excitement, dread, triumph, and defeat. The unpredictable nature of horse shows causes frenzied questions, like salmon spawning, to run constantly though my mind. Will the judge like my own particular style? What if the red flowers bordering the first jump spook my horse? What if a piece of paper on the ground blows into the ring? Will this horse show be a success? The outcome depends not just on me; but a...
Summary: This book is an autobiography of sorts. James Harriot tells of his life as a vet in the Yorkshire countryside of England. Although the book is one large tale, starting with is internship with Siegfried Farnon and ending with his marriage to Helen, smaller stories about his dealings with his “patients” make the book seem like a collection of short stories. Mr. Harriot tells of how he delivered a calf in the middle of the night, or how he had to deal with an interestingly slow family going to a play. The variety in his stories made the book very fun to read.
In addition, this prior coordination allowed me to work with my point of contact, working out details with my set class schedule and the department protocol for internships for each area within the department specializations. My first day at the Sheriff’s department started with the similarities I had with my 20-year military tenure in the United States Army. The initial meet and greet with the point of contact, Mrs. Melissa Spurlock, started with the basic protocols entering a new organization with pleasantries of the introduction and what is expected with the in processing in the organization. The old adage of ‘the first impression is a lasting impression’ upon the organization to make sure that you provide that professional appearance at all times and have the proper paperwork or documentation to complete the in-processing requirements. The walk through of the operational side of the house was very similar to military in-processing requirements with office functions that support each department internally.
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