Harper’s First Rodeo

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Harpers First Rodeo

• By Heather Branson
• Oklahoma State University 2006

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Harper, the horse, had a big day coming soon. It
was his first real rodeo. But Harper wasnt
prepared. He had been cooped up in his stall and
wanted out. Harper began to kick and run around.
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Cowboy Gill came to the barn to check out all
the noise. It was Harper, jumping and kicking!
Cowboy Gill put Harper in the field, and things
got worse.
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Harper was kicking and making all kinds of
noise. Then, all of a sudden, something happened!
He accidentally kicked the fence and hurt his
leg. Cowboy Gill was so mad!
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The rodeo was coming soon, and Cowboy Gill didnt
think Harper would be ready. Cowboy Gill didnt
know what to do.
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He decided to exercise Harper and see if he was
getting better. He walked and rode Harper little
by little.

• After a few days Hardee got stronger and felt
  better. He was finally ready for the big day!

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It was the day of the rodeo, and Harper was
ready. The crowd was cheering, and the steers
were in the chute. Cowboy Gill nodded to the gate
person, and they were off.

• Harper was so excited and felt better that he
  helped Cowboy Gill catch the steer.

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When Harper received the 1st place blue ribbon,
he couldnt wait for the next rodeo!
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Harper the Horse Questions

• What was Harper excited for?
• A. Car race
• B. The fair
• C. Rodeo

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• What did Harper accidentally kick?
• A. The barn
• B. A fence
• C. Another horse

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• 3. Who was very mad at Harper?
• A. Cowboy Jill
• B. Cowboy Bill
• C. Cowboy Gill

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• 4. What made Harper better?
• A. Movies
• B. Rest and exercise
• C. Candy

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• 5. What did Harper place at the rodeo?
• A. 4th
• B. 1st
• C. 10th
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