English 320 Blog

      One thing that I have really enjoyed doing throughout my college career was working at Clark Quarter Horses. I value the people I've met, the things I've learned, and the animals I've cared for. With all the highs of the job, there is also the lows of losing or selling animals.      The first horse we lost this summer was Murray, also known as What About Bob, Moo, Moo Man, and Mur Man. He was 32 years old when he passed away. Murray was the most regal, stubborn, tough horse we had in the barn. He could make everything bad in the world going away with just five minutes with him. Of all the horses in the barn, I am most proud of how I cared for him. I kept the fridge stocked with carrots and brushed him countless of times.     The second horse we lost this summer was Faith. We lost Faith the same day as Murray which made it very heartbreaking. Faith was Murray's best friend. She was one of the sweetest and most trustworthy mares.  ...

 The 96th National FFA Convention and Expo was held in Indianapolis Indiana from November 1-4. I had the opportunity to relive my high school days and attend the convention. I had many great experiences that I will not forget.  My journey through FFA has been an inconsistent one. When I first started, I wasn't totally convinced that it was something I wanted to put my time and effort into. It was after attending my first national convention that I was really consumed into the magic of this program.  Throughout my time in FFA I competed in a variety of contests from small animal care to agronomy to extemporaneous public speaking. These three events taught me a lot. Agronomy helped prepare me for my future career in crop and weed sciences. It broadened my horizons in grain grading and crop identification. Extemporaneous speaking enhanced my public speaking skills, and made me more comfortable conversing with others.  I was very grateful to attend the 96th National FFA ...