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To: Theodore R.
Can someone explain to a non Texan what is happening in the photo? Is he trying to tame the horse?


15 posted on 05/22/2006 6:55:35 AM PDT by Vision (Newt/Pence '08)
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To: Vision

No, it's just picturesque.


17 posted on 05/22/2006 6:59:55 AM PDT by SuzyQue
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To: Vision
It's supposed to look that way . . . but the horse has been taught to rear on command. The tie-down visible under his chin keeps him from going too high (or flipping over backwards, but he's rearing under control and he's not going to do that.)

It makes a nice picture.

18 posted on 05/22/2006 7:00:18 AM PDT by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: Vision

They were just performing for the camera.

From the article:

"Crossfire is 15-years-old and is a registered American paint horse, Chapman said. He has been trained to rear up, bow, count, nod his head yes and no, spin a rope in his mouth and do other tricks.

Chapman, 36, shoes horses and is a performer who does trick roping and routines with horses and his trained dog. He has been invited to go to the White House this week to do trick roping at a presidential picnic. Chapman has appeared at the South Plains Fair and performs locally at schools and rodeos."


20 posted on 05/22/2006 7:02:13 AM PDT by Jedidah
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To: Vision

Yes, but in this instance I think he was posing for photo.


21 posted on 05/22/2006 7:02:47 AM PDT by i_dont_chat (I defend the right to offend!)
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To: Vision

I think he's already tame, judging from the saddle, reins, etc.


22 posted on 05/22/2006 7:03:29 AM PDT by Huck (Hey look, I'm still here.)
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To: Vision

what I can tell you is that is the typical Sunset or sunrise each and every day out here in Lubbock, Texas


37 posted on 05/23/2006 2:13:06 PM PDT by JFC (W, I am with YA)
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To: Vision

I was thinking the same thing. What the Sam Hill does he think he's doin'?! Must be one o' them cowboys what gets their salsa from New York City.


42 posted on 05/23/2006 5:57:19 PM PDT by Redcloak (Speak softly and wear a loud shirt.)
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