Equestrian of 10+ years, adventurer/traveler extraordinaire. An aspiring student journalist, I dabble in film and digital photography as well.
Two months ago Horse Haven of Tennessee received a call about three thin horses that needed rescued. They responded, unaware that the horses would be underweight by nearly 700 pounds. “These guys, this score, is probably once in a lifetime,” said Jocelyn Smith. Smith, the equine manager at Horse Haven, said the … More “Once in a lifetime” : The story of Chip and Dale
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers over 800 miles of hiking trails and horseback riding trails to more than 11 million visitors every year. Although there are several small riding stables around the park, Cades Cove Riding Stable is the only one stable that offers both trail rides and carriage rides. According to the barn’s … More Happy trails: horseback riding in Cades Cove
Guy McLean was not supposed to be in front of a small crowd of school children and retirees in Kentucky on Sept. 19. He was supposed to be in Tryon, N.C. giving liberty horsemanship demonstrations to large crowds of equestrian fans during the second week of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports’ World Equestrian Games. … More Australian horseman gives demonstration at Kentucky Horse Park
Finding a local show for fun or for schooling can be difficult for both the experienced and inexperienced equestrian. Although Knoxville may not have a venue for equine activities, there are plenty of saddle clubs an hour or less from the city. Here are some of the open horse shows around the area: A 18″ … More Going clubbing: open horse shows near Knoxville
Contractual obligations of visiting speakers are troublesome for journalism students, according to one journalism student. “For my journalism class I needed to have a text and a video story,” said Kristen Rouse, a JEM 230 student. “As I was setting up my tripod, I was told by someone from the Center of Student Engagement that … More Contract Queries: The legal issues of student reporting
Education is the key to helping prevent sexual assault, according to members of the University of Tennessee’s Title IX department, Center for Health Education and Wellness, and police department. “Our primary approach is to teach active bystander courses to students, to teach them to safely intervene in situations that they think might precede into sexual … More Consent to prevent: UT and sexual misconduct
Ancient medieval cultures are an essential yet often-neglected study, according to some historians. Bailey Young, a professor of history at the Eastern Illinois University, says that this was an important time in the beginning of the study of archeology and should not be overlooked. “We see the early middle ages as the time of crucial … More Frankly speaking: The medieval culture of the Merovingians
Lecturers at the UT Baker Center spoke on the crises of refugees following wars and conflicts. “Refugees are fleeing their countries. They are forced to leave their countries. It’s not a choice,” said Drocella Mugorewera, executive director of Bridge Refugee Services Inc. and a former refugee from the Republic of Rwanda. “You flee because your … More Lecturers give information, insights on refugees at Baker Center lecture
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