Why do they call it a trotline?
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I dont know the answer but Atleast I have seen your question so give me best answer 10 points I am respecting you sir and also I have given you a thumbs up.
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Where did you hear this?  You may have misheard it.  There are a lot of "horse idioms" but nothing like you describe.  Perhaps it is "Wild horses would not play tag on tender hoofs" which would mean "No, I'm not going to do that"\n\nDoes that make horse sense to you, or is it horse feathers?  Either way, remember, don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
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It was actually in reference to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) badlands in North Dakota.  The link below has a picture of the spot where Sully first saw the badlands, Painted Canyon which is part of TRNP.  In addition, the text refers to Sully's unit moving along the Little Missouri, which runs through TRNP.
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Because the Republicans like to post your name publicly in here to run you down. They have done it repeatedly since I have been in this chat. They have done it to me also. We have gotten 3 of them removed all together, and there are couple riding the fence right now.
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because thats the name they chose. thats like asking why do the have new balance shoes and not old balance.\n\nnew navy doesnt roll of the tounge now does it?
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Originally referred to a horse that was ill used and badly cared for. Now refers to a female who has "been around the track a couple of times." In others words, a barfly or floozy. Of course this is all slang and refers to a lady of easy or questionable virtue.
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I'll used an old movie western term.. They're "circling the wagons".. A last ditch effort to try to defend themselves from an attack.. Kind of like The Alamo or Custer's last stand..
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It doesn't translate.  Some people are very quick...get to full speed in a hurry.  Others take more time, but reach faster speeds.  It is much like the Quarter Horse vs Thorobred.  Have I confused you enough?  I could go on....
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Legend has it that the nickname dates back to the American Civil War. Supposedly, during a battle in Virginia, the North Carolinian troops held their ground while supporting troops retreated. After the battle, supporting troops asked the victorious North Carolinians: "Any more tar down in the Old North State, boys?" and they replied: "No, not a bit; old Jeff's bought it all up." The supporting troops continued: "Is that so? What is he going to do with it?" The North Carolinian troops' response: "He is going to put it on you'ns heels to make you stick better in the next fight."
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I guess it depends on the speed of the horse.  If you are trotting, then you will need to learn how to move with the horse.
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Yes it is.  \n\nIt takes breeding, talent, training, nutrition, and a bit of luck.  Plus, in addition to the horse you need a team of talented individuals...farrier, vet, exerciser, groomer, trainer, jockey, farmer raising the hay and grain....\n\nEvery horse has the equivalent of an entire team behind them.\n\nAND - It also takes heart and a desire of the horse to win.  There have been many long-shots win because they had heart.
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To "toe the line" means to behave and follow the rules
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It is a very neat therapy that uses the movement of horses to train and work the muscles of people who have strength or coordination or health problems particularly with their legs.  I've seen it have some really good effects with children because the muscles that are worked are so similar to the ones we use walking that their ability to walk and their strength really improves. Plus its fun!  Here's one link about it that will know a lot more than me.
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Yes a lot of racehorses are being bought for slaughter. Auction houses that are known for selling to "killer  buyers" are a great place to get a great horse/athlete/friend for cheap. There are programs out there that are dedicated to saving these animals before they ever hit the autcion houses. C.A.N.T.E.R. is the most famous. A lot of these horses comeoff the track and are prefectly sound for normal disciplines.
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it is called the infield, but the reason the path is there is because of the constant torture the grass receives from the catcher going to the mound to talk to the pitcher. a lot of field maintenance crews determined it was an easier fix than trying to keep the grass green and full when its being trampled on for 6 months
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Well, I ran it through Alta Vista translator and got "Trace program of the herds?".  I'm assuming the phrase is French.  Does this make any sense in the context in which you saw it?
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Right Outside Line Vacker?\n\nIn what context did you see this acronym?  Can you tell whether it is a statistical term, or is it supposed to represent a position on the field?