History for some people is boring and not very appealing. Some history classes don't have the "Wow" factor which other classes might possess. Those with a passion for history were probably introduced to it by someone who WAS passionate and very descriptive in the events which occurred. In the equine industry, are we passionate about the history of the horse? This author believes so! Ask any equine owner for a nugget of information and it becomes a story. A story not of lackluster knowledge, but one of pride and love and all the other descriptions which are evident of the owner's eagerness to share. The best stories are the one's of : "There I was..." We've heard them before and some are not always about a horse but hunting or fishing or some other activity. Regardless, the present event becomes the past. The past becomes a ledger; a tale; a representation of how things were done. What is carried forth from the past depends on whether it was worth the effort. What is carried forth sometimes isn't about comfort, but about tradition and representation of an era in which something was performed differently than it is today. Regardless, the preservation of what's presented is how history is able to survive and continue with a legacy. Not all legacies are good; but we learn from the bad and vow 'Never to repeat this mistake!' The best part about history, is it can be thrilling, informative, new-all-over-again, and engaging.
Are you sharing your knowledge? Do you know who would profit from your magazines, books, DVDs, etc. concerning horses? There's a red phone booth set up in of our local shopping areas. The booth is there for individuals to drop off books they've read. Anyone can come claim a book to take home and read; and perhaps pass along. Wouldn't it be neat if we loaded our saddle bags/packs with books and items to share with others who are thirsty for more? Maybe we can make our own history.
Are you sharing your knowledge? Do you know who would profit from your magazines, books, DVDs, etc. concerning horses? There's a red phone booth set up in of our local shopping areas. The booth is there for individuals to drop off books they've read. Anyone can come claim a book to take home and read; and perhaps pass along. Wouldn't it be neat if we loaded our saddle bags/packs with books and items to share with others who are thirsty for more? Maybe we can make our own history.
Article from: THE CAVALRY JOURNAL; The Journal of the United States Cavalry Association
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 4 December 2013
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 4 December 2013