This is the in-class exercise where we thought of a particular career person and what how their actions might give way to what they are like as a human being. I made up 'Michael the horse trainer.'
When Michael comes into the arena, I can't help but drown out all other distractions and lock my attention on him and his horse. He is different from the other trainers. Some of these men intimidate their horses in every sense of the word. I shudder to think what they might do to their horses behind closed doors. But Michael is not like these trainers. He treats his horses with respect and knows their limits, something that shows when he gets in the arena. His quiet presence, yet dominance over his horse is palpable. In order to show off the animal's best features, while making it appear to be an effortless task, Michael keeps the perfect distance and reacts to anything, even unexpected things at precisely the right moment. His face is stoic--what might be going through his mind? I see no anxiety or pressure in his countenance, even though we all know it's an inevitable part of the job. I only see ease, concentration, and confidence. As he sternly sets up his horse for the judges, his movements are quiet, yet strong. Slow, yet not hesitant. His horse looks perfect-- its silky gray coat shines from oil and care in the bright lights of the coliseum as sloping neck stretches out towards Michael. The horse's perfectly chiseled features exhibit the beautiful care that he receives under Michael's watchful and caring eye.
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