Summary: United Horseman Hall Of Fame

This newspaper article was created to commemorate an important event within the community of Layton, Utah in 1999. It celebrates when my great-grandfather John Field was inducted into the United Horseman Hall of Fame. He started training horses when he was very young and successful in this hobby and built up a reputation. After a stable fire on the Halloween night of 1980 that killed eighteen prized horses, my great-grandfather lost his livelihood. However, he was able to rebuild his career through support from friends and a persevering philosophy. He created his own stable in Layton, UT and continued to attend shows. After a seventy year career and over four hundred wins, he was nominated for United Horseman Hall of Fame in 1999 and was

surprised with the honor at the national convention in St. Louis, MO.
A local newspaper article on his career is interesting as it shows that he was well-known figure within the community. This conclusion is not unbelievable as he taught horseback riding lessons and had a large stable in town. However, the newspaper’s decision to include his achievement in the writing has a deeper meaning. It is an example of triumph that aims to inspire the community. If a local man can win a prestigious award in his profession, who is to say another local person can’t excel in their career? This article acts as a rhetorical piece as it aims to persuade people to believe in their passions and persevere through hard times. This newspaper is creates a strong sense of pride in my family. I would imagine that his community would be very inspired and impressed by his achievement. As a part of his legacy, I feel very empowered by his story and hope to make a name for myself through my passions as well.