Haley

Genre Translations

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Mar 192019
 

New Edit: “There’s no such thing as a stupid question”

  • I think many people can agree with me that there is such thing as a stupid question. Whether it’s when working in a group project and you have a detailed list of the project and the requirements at hand, or when the teacher has specifically stated instructions to something three times in a row for the past three days and some student still asks you “what are we doing?” Even at work people get asked stupid questions all the time by co-workers or even by family. Needless to say there are A LOT of examples for when a stupid question is asked and while I do agree that if you have a question on something you should ask it otherwise you’ll be lost, it would make school, work, or family gatherings way more enjoyable if such questions came up less frequently.

 

Monthly Gift Boxes

  • The idea of paying a monthly fee and receiving a box with a variety of little things in it is like purchasing a gift for yourself. While its pleasing to receive new items to try on a monthly basis, its likely that the items not used or liked will end up being an addition to the junk pile. Another feature about monthly gift boxes is that the types differ, so some sort of pet company can send out boxes with dog/cat toys or maybe even horses. This can also include athletic wear, cosmetics, and other various stuff.

 

Shower Thoughts

  • A shower thought can also be known as an epiphany and according to Reddit and Urban Dictionary it doesn’t have to take place actually in the shower. But these thoughts tend to come from nowhere, when we least expect them, and it makes us want to share it with everyone we know because we think no one else knows it and that we are smarter than we sometimes come off as. Shower thoughts can perhaps be like a stroke of genius that occurs to everyone every once in a while. What exactly makes a shower thought different than a regular thought?

Equine Journalism – Paper Proposal

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Mar 012019
 

The value of horsemanship

            After conducting further research and using a mixture of the ladder and the umbrella technique I have come up with a way of narrowing my genre. While my genre remains to be equine journalism, I will take a closer look at a specific subgenre that comes up quite frequently in equine journalism which is horsemanship. I want to identify and inform what the value of horsemanship is to equestrians and society. Horsemanship is the connection that an individual and horse obtain through communicating under various circumstances. Horsemanship is a valuable part of the horse community because it shows which individuals have the best relationships with their horse or horses and who has the best understanding or tools to communicating with the thousand pound creatures. In this paper I plan to define horsemanship, discuss its history, where it is brought up in the genre of equine journalism, and what value it holds in the horse community. Certain areas within equine journalism that cover ideas of horsemanship can be told through interviews with professionals and training techniques for the horse and rider. The style of communication that one uses with their horse can show the type of relationship that the pair shares.

Overall, the reason for choosing such a subgenre is because after being involved in the horse community for over ten years and having worked with several trainers I have learned from experiences and continue to learn the different ways in which people communicate and choose relationships with their horses. I hope that my readers will enjoy this topic as much as I do because it can be applied to generally any relationship whether it’s between an individual and their pet or between two people.

Equine Journalism – Subjects/POS Take 2

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Feb 222019
 

*Note: equine journalism, like all forms of journalism, can be observed via print, online, social media, podcast, live broadcasting, etc. but for the sake of this specific assignment I will be observing print equine journalism.

Subjects & Points of Significance:

 

Broad Subject: non fictional, Equine Journalism (magazine edition)

Narrowed Subject: an informative print form of communication made by equestrians for equestrians

 

Subject:                                                                               Points of Significance:

Training methods for students Inform the reader on certain exercises they can do on their own to improve their riding experience, ability, and posture (most accepted but never really followed through with)
Training methods for horses Tips for trainers and riders on how to train/guide their horse on a new exercise, discipline, ground manners, etc. (but isn’t accepted or followed by all)
Interviews with professional trainers/riders Provide advice for aspiring riders, give opinion about the horse community, share inspiring stories about themselves (how is one considered a “professional?”) (does each professional have their own fan base?)
Horse care tips Tips on how to read your horse’s body language, how to care for certain cuts/fungus/soreness/behavior, how to maintain horse supplies during seasons like winter, spring, summer (water freezing in winter or certain weeds/flies in the spring) (vastly accepted since there are several treatments for issues of any sort – “you do you,” until it doesn’t work)

 

 

Rewriting subject POS / as question or prompt:

An informative print form of communication made by equestrians for equestrians that help but can cause slight controversy in the horse community.

 

What are the different points of view when reading equine journalism? Do all articles serve their purpose?

Equine Journalism – Subject/POS

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Feb 202019
 

Subject:                                                                               Points of Significance:

Training methods for students Inform the reader on certain exercises they can do on their own to improve their riding experience, ability, and posture (Ex. horse yoga)
Training methods for horses Tips for trainers and riders on how to train/guide their horse on a new exercise, discipline, ground manners, etc.
Interviews with professional trainers/riders Provide advice for aspiring riders, give opinion about the horse community, share inspiring stories about themselves
Horse care tips Tips on how to read your horse’s body language, how to care for certain cuts/fungus/soreness/behavior, how to maintain horse supplies during seasons like winter, spring, summer (water freezing in winter or certain weeds/flies in the spring)

Equine Journalism Technical Definition

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Feb 112019
 

Within journalism, equine journalism is a way of communication made popular by equestrians for equestrians .to discuss competitions, training methods for horse and rider, and interviews with top professionals. Similar to other genres in journalism, equine journalism can be reached through print, social media, and online. An example of equine journalism would be an interview with George H. Morris, one of the founding fathers of the hunt seat equitation discipline, on the evolution of the horse world from the 1950s to the present.

Equine Journalism in Depth (Sort Of) – Heuristic #2

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Feb 062019
 

Patterns:

  1. I feel that within the genre of equine journalism not much is excluded. Perhaps the lack of live televised horse events due to freak accidents that would require like an advisory or warning beforehand (that happens in every sport – football, soccer, baseball hockey), or maybe there is an exclusion in certain articles that could involve maybe more opinion pieces but without the dramatic commenting feud that happens on social media. Content that is usually included in the genre of equine journalism are heartfelt rescue stories, training methods, exercises methods for the rider, fashion trends, ads or informative pieces about new products or equipment, interviews with professional riders and trainers, and I believe a couple more ideas.

Content is treated with respect and open arms (for the most part) by the horse community, but from outsiders              they can be skeptical and wary about reading, watching, or listening to the content. Examples??? Evidence                    includes advice from professionals and kind of a history of experimenting what works and what doesn’t.                       There’s always different ways to doing things in the horse world and so content can include a variety of                           arguments and different angles.

  1. Rhetorical appeals that are used include ethos (each writer of the article or produced content is given recognition and in interviews), pathos (inspiration, influence, drama, sappy, encouraging, and much more), and logos I don’t think are used but I could be wrong.
  2. Texts in the genre are structured in different ways, you can have a Q and A type article, a letter format, one that is listed in steps if it is a demonstration of some sort, and a typical article with a single head title. Within a magazine there can be texts of all formats since each article is different.
  3. Different formats for content include magazines, podcasts, blogs, social media posts, and videos. Layouts vary but one thing in common with most of the formats is pictures of horses, or riders, or the two together. A typical text can vary in size, usually articles stay within a certain word limit maybe around 1,000? Videos and interviews can change though based on the content it is covering.
  4. Depending on the content, sentences can be both simple and complex, passive and active.
  5. Frequently used words or jargon include: faults, strides, oxer (other types of fences), ring, timer, buzzer, breeches, saddle, bridle, boots, bits, two-point, stretch out, long spot, short spot, hesitate, spook, and many, many more.

 

Situation and Scene:

  1. These patterns show that the genre is quite open and doesn’t really have a set style. In certain formats the genre isn’t as welcomed like broadcasts on tv (except for the Triple Crown). What this says about the people who use the genre are avid horse people.

I think that in order to understand or appreciate the genre you just have to have a simple understanding of                  what exactly the horse world entails. Just take the idea of journalism and put it with horses. Just about                          everyone is invited to the genre since it is so broad and open to anyone.

Certain roles that the genre may encourage readers to do (given that the audience could be anyone) could be to           try horseback riding or maybe a different sport. It could also encourage them to be afraid of the sport or to try             building a relationship with a horse, or at least become aware of the different types of characters in the horse               world.

  1. One thing that I think someone can learn through the actions being performed in the genre by observing its language patterns would be the serious amount of passion people have for the sport and the animals we trust so much. Since the genre of equine journalism has no set language pattern it’s possible to also learn a little bit of everything about the horse community and the people within it.

It’s understood that this genre in general is underappreciated by outsiders and I think overall the genre is treated with fear and intimidation from the outside public, but loved and respected by those inside the horse community. Content that is considered important I think would be interviews or tips from top professionals. Content that is ignored I would say is a story that doesn’t provide the reader with anything or any emotion.

I think there is an assumption that you have to be an avid horse lover to read, listen, or watch equine journalism. There are certain aspects that can actually help people learn to better communicate with other people or even their pets, and it provides them with an awareness about other living creatures on this earth and a way to live life I think. One thing that is valued and shared is the passion horse people have for the sport and the relationship, but that varies based on one’s idea of a connection, bond, or way of doing something.

Similar to the above paragraph, I think the actions that the genre enables to a sense of one’s surroundings and the potential to construct such a strong bond with a creature that speaks an entirely different language. It enables this action for outsiders to better understand why it is what we horse lovers do and improves knowledge in those that are already a part of the community. On a different note, I do think the genre constrains the reality of the horse community. Everyone shares the same passion, but there is always a controversy or drama that needs to be settled and I don’t think the genre discusses it all that well.

Equine Journalism as Genre

 Posted by on Sat, 2/2 at 12:21pm  underappreciated heuristic #1  1 Response »
Feb 022019
 

As a hopeful future journalist for the equestrian world I have chosen equine journalism as my genre for the upcoming paper. Being a part of the horse community I don’t necessarily think that this genre is underappreciated, perhaps it is when compared to more acknowledged journalism genre like sports or pop culture. My interest in this genre not only stems from my 10+ years of experience I have from being involved in the community but also from my hope to become a successful equine journalist one day possibly working for Noelle Floyd and interviewing top riders as well as getting to travel to different competitions. A valuable reason to pay attention to this genre is that it can provide more knowledge and awareness to individuals who have no experience about the sport and the audience can also gain an insight to what goes on inside the “wealthy” high-society community.

            In a community where everyone thinks they are a professional getting useful information can be quite the challenge that is why I intend to get my texts and examples from a variety of sources like magazine articles and interviews with top riders/trainers. Specific examples of my sources include:

  1. Noelle Floyd Magazine Issue 11: https://www.noellefloyd.com/pages/nf-magazine-issue-11
  2. George H. Morris interview with Animo Srl (part 1 of 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMZj44q3Xus

Context Analysis:

            The setting of nonfiction equine journalism takes place in both hard copy and online copy of magazines, interviews that can be in print or in video clips, podcasts, blogs, and on social media. It’s usually used at the need of the reader, when the reader wants to read it they can almost access it anywhere. I think other genres that may interact with equine journalism are possibly sports journalism, thriller and anticipation, but also inspirational and thoughtful like heart provoking stories can be told in articles too which brings up the subject. The subject of equine journalism takes place over a vast variety of topics, issues, and ideas can include recent or future competitions, training methods for students and trainers, interviews with top professional riders, the occasional heartfelt story or a rescue horse, and many more ideas.

            Writers of such material are usually people with horse experience themselves so they understand the jargon that is being used. Multiple writers can be possible since there are different sources and platforms that such material can be reached. Important characteristics that a person writing in this genre must have would be an open mind, and passion for the subject material. Most of the writing that is published under this genre is for one’s profession.

            Reader type for this genre varies from young to old riders, community members, and those who are interested in joining the community. Characteristics of readers include a very strong passion for horses and riding, the desire to learn more and listen to a variety of sources for knowledge, and an open mind. Readers can read the material in waiting rooms, for leisure, wanting to find a solution to a problem, etc. The overall purpose of the genre is to mainly inform its reader, to influence and persuade the reader what goals they should be reaching, and to provide the reader with more knowledge and different viewpoints on ways to do different things with your partner (the horse), or build confidence in a reader that may feel insecure.