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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Date: Nov 09 2007

Themes: Hobbies, Pets

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As little as one hundred years ago, most Americans rode a horse every day. Now many people go their whole lives without getting in the saddle. For people who live in cities, it’s a special occasion to ride a horse. It reminds of a simpler time when animals were more a part of our lives.

Devan recently got in the saddle and held the reins for the first time in her life. Listen to her tell Marni about it.

Dialog

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Devan

Devan

Marni

Marni

Devan:  So over spring break I rode a horse for the first time in my life.

Marni:  Really? The first time ever?

Devan:  First time ever. It was so scary.

Marni:  Was it?

Devan:  When you watch in the movies, it looks like it’s all fun, you’re just galloping...It’s really really scary and it takes a lot of physical strength. I never would have thought. I was so sore afterwards. Have you ever rode a horse?

Marni:  I haven’t ridden one in years and growing up it was that whole cliché that girls love horses and I never got into that whole thing. I remember being terrified myself, riding them, “These things are too odd. I can’t figure ‘em out.”

Devan:  Yeah, like the trail we went on, it wasn’t, like, the horse trails where you’re just walking across a grassy field, tied nose to tail with a bunch of other people, this was off the beaten path, just going up the mountain. But it was actually a lot of fun. I was really surprised. I never thought I’d be a horse person either.

Marni:  So you think you’ll do it again?

Devan:  I think so. I have to conquer my fear. You should try it.

Marni:  I should try it. I should get over my fear of the horse.

 

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Discussion

During spring break, Devan rode a horse for the first time in her life. She thought it was really scary. It wasn’t as easy as it looks in the movies. It required a lot of strength and wore her out.

Marni hasn’t ridden a horse in years, but also remembers being pretty scared when she rode one. She thinks it’s funny because there’s a common general belief that all young girls like to ride horses.

When Devan rode a horse it was exciting because she got to ride off the trail. A lot of times people go for horseback rides and they are led by a guide slowly down a path. It’s kind of boring. But Devan’s ride wasn’t like that at all.

Have you ever ridden a horse? Did you think it was fun?

 

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Andrea Che

China

i haven’t got a horseback ride.but i saw it on TV:grassy field,strong horse and a cool girl riding on it.i think it’s cool to ride a horse.and i look forward to go riding one day!

06:06 AM Nov 09 2007 |

kaushalyats

Sri Lanka

When i was small i used to go horse back riding.My cousin brother had a horse and he taught me how to ride a horse.Since i was small i faced a difficulty of getting to saddle and hold the reins properly.But it was a amazing experience i had and i wish that i would get back in the saddle again

05:46 AM Nov 09 2007 |

kaushalyats

Sri Lanka

When i was small i used to go horse back riding.My cousin brother had a horse and he taught me how to ride a horse.Since i was small i faced a difficulty of getting to saddle and hold the reins properly.But it was a amazing experience i had and i wish that i would get back in the saddle again

05:45 AM Nov 09 2007 |

kaushalyats

Sri Lanka

When i was small i used to go horse back riding.My cousin brother had a horse and he taught me how to ride a horse.Since i was small i faced a difficulty of getting to saddle and hold the reins properly.But it was a amazing experience i had and i wish that i would get back in the saddle again.

05:44 AM Nov 09 2007 |

czxjuren

China

i hope i ride a horse in the forest someday.

05:41 AM Nov 09 2007 |

esha gul

esha gul

Pakistan

i rode a horse only once in my life when i was 13

it was really interesting and i enjoyed it with litte fear

05:31 AM Nov 09 2007 |

xuefenbunny

China

I have never been on the saddle !maybe it is woundfull to ride on  the horse  galloping the prairie,with the one i love

05:16 AM Nov 09 2007 |

alice-wang

alice-wang

China

i like riding horse very much,although i haven't ridden it.

05:15 AM Nov 09 2007 |

xuefenbunny

China

you are so ramantic^^

05:08 AM Nov 09 2007 |

may rhine

may rhine

China

I always dream that one day I can find a unicorn, for it is so beautiful…just like a dream, it is for girls, and it can lead me to a wonderland.

So, is it the most favorate horse in the world?Cool

04:24 AM Nov 09 2007 |

dongfenglee

China

the speed of the dialog is little bit fast to me Cry

03:57 AM Nov 09 2007 |

alex_nguyen

Viet Nam

I've never ridden horse before.I hope someday I can try once.Although it's quite difficult but it sound really excitingSmile

03:51 AM Nov 09 2007 |

linda li 842186

China

I just rode a horse for taking a picture in garden last year, I feel it is exciting and scary. I do hope that I could get a chance to ride with my boyfriend on  grassland, that is my dream.Tongue out

03:41 AM Nov 09 2007 |

GavinZheng

GavinZheng

China

I am really into riding a horse,better with one I love.

03:40 AM Nov 09 2007 |

vananhnguyennoni

Viet Nam

i've never ridden a horse.but I think it be so scary and dificulty.If I have a chance,I will try it.It must be interesting.

03:32 AM Nov 09 2007 |

Steelheart

Indonesia

Dreaming riding a white horse with taking the girl in front of…......very exciting.Cool

02:37 AM Nov 09 2007 |

babyfaceding

China

last time I rode a horse was in the summer holiday with my family, we rode horses on the grassland, it was really funny, but made us feeling exhausted in the end. I will do it again next summer I think.

02:35 AM Nov 09 2007 |

Jennycui

Jennycui

China

I've never ridden the horse. I think it must be pretty interesting but also scary. I wish I had a chance to challenge it.

02:27 AM Nov 09 2007 |

chepito

Colombia

 

to ride a horse 

01:52 AM Nov 09 2007 |

yinyanmei

Colombia

i'm  spoken english is bad ,so i'm some diffenert to listening it

01:08 AM Nov 09 2007 |

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