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  NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Goat riders
The gang of the Goat Riders would appear to be a myth, deliberately made up by the law enforcers of those days, as a pretext for torturing suspects while investigating some ten burglaries.
The Curse of the Billy Goat, or Billy Goat Curse, is the name of a urban myth superstition (or scapegoat) used to explain the World Series drought that Major League Baseballs Chicago Cubs have had to endure since their last appearance in the 1945 World Series, and their last...
As the story goes, the Goat Riders were a gang of ruthless robbers who made the Overmaas region (the current Limburg) an unsafe place to live from the 1730s to the 1780s.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Goat-riders   (931 words)

  
 Goat riders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Goat Riders (called the bokkenrijders in Dutch) are part of the legends of Limburg and there are as many stories about them as there are story tellers.
There are two periods in which the Goat Riders were said to be active, around the 1740s and the 1780s.
Between 1773 and 1774 37 Goat Riders were held capture in the Schelmentoren (the local prison next the Pancratiuskerk (the church)) in Heerlen and executed on the Heesberg (a hill now part of the city).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Goat_riders   (387 words)

  
 Buzkashi | National Sport of Afghanistan | Afghan Tradition | Goat Grabbing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Buzkashi translated into English means "goat grabbing" or "goat killing." A headless carcass of a goat, a calf or a sheep is placed in the center of a circle and surrounded by the players of two teams who are on horseback.
Riders are not allowed to tie the carcass to their saddle or hit other opponents on the hand to knock the carcass away.
A rider's horse must be well trained and know enough to stop for their rider if he's thrown off.
www.kidzworld.com /site/p1944.htm   (429 words)

  
 2001 Nebraska High School Rodeo Events Glossary
A bull rider is not required to spur the animal, as are bronc riders, but his score is higher if he does.
Rider will be disqualified for being bucked off, changing hands on rein, losing stirrup, or touching the animal, saddle or rein with free hand.
Goat Tying - The goat is tied to a stake with a rope ten feet in length.
net.unl.edu /sportsFeat/rodeo_01_glossary.html   (1471 words)

  
 Definition of goat
As browsers, goats are similar to deer and enjoy variety in their d...
The gang of the Goat Riders would appear to be a myth, deliberately ma...
26:...heep]] and domestic [[goat]] are both part of the goat antelope group, and the group itself is part of t...
www.wordiq.com /search/goat.html   (742 words)

  
 Goat riders: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Goat Riders (called the bokkenrijders in Dutch) are part of the legends of Limburg Limburg (Netherlands) quick summary:
Limburg is the southern-most of the twelve provinces of the netherlands, located in the south-east of the country....
(the Goat Riders were a gang of ruthless robbers who made the Overmaas region (the current Limburg) an unsafe place to live from the 1730s to the 1780s.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/go/goat_riders.htm   (372 words)

  
 Elks Youth Rodeo Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
From the first time participant who tells the goat what they are going to do and promise not to hurt them to the senior entrants who take the time to care for their animals and help each other out.
The riders must be in sync with each other and many teams compete together for years to build up their confidence and timing to gain a championship.
The rider dismounts and holds the calf so their partner who has run on foot can pull a ribbon off the calves’ tail and then the contestant must run it on foot back to the finish line.
www.sagebrushmall.com /elks/events.htm   (1244 words)

  
 Health Rider -- Recommendations and Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rider, an additional provision attached to a bill under the consideration of a legislative assembly
''The Shockwave Rider'' is a science fiction novel by John Brunner, originally published in 1975, notable for its hero's use of computer cracking skills to escape pursuit in a dystopian ''future'', and for the coining of the word "worm" to describe a program that propagates itself through a computer network.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard (June 22, 1856 – May 14, 1925), born in Bradenham, Norfolk, England, was a Victorian writer of adventure novels set in locations considered exotic by readers in his native England.
www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/69/health-rider.html   (1480 words)

  
 National Sport- Bozkashi
Today the rider (or team) who is able to pitch a dead calf across a goal line first wins.
It is a free for all where riders help their friends by whipping competitor's horses so they are unable to make the pitch.
It is not uncommon for riders to continue in the game with cracked ribs, broken limbs and various head injuries.
www.afghan-network.net /Culture/buzkashi.html   (1169 words)

  
 Riding the goat
When one contemplates the picture of a 50 kilo goat carrying a 90 kilo mature man, or considers the logistics of keeping a live goat in an urban environment, one is left with the suspicion that anecdotes of goat-riding are references to one of Ed DeMoulin's contraptions and not to a farm animal.
Goats represent the souls of the wicked, according to Matthew 25:32-33.
Bricktop, divulges to his wife, Emily Jane, the secrets of Freemasonry, including a ride on a goat during the "Fellow-Calf degree." The story ends with the revelation that the wife knew all along that her husband had been lying.
freemasonry.bcy.ca /anti-masonry/goat.html   (1449 words)

  
 goat moth - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about goat moth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Large yellowish-grey or brown moth with irregular markings of white and fl on the upper wings and a wingspan of about 7–8 cm/2.8–3 in.
When the moth is frightened it emits a disagreeable odour like that of a male goat hence its name.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Goat+moth   (126 words)

  
 The Seanbaby Probe - Buzkashi!
Afghani goats are raised on soil composed of 80 percent land mine and require either intense persistence or voodoo to kill.
First, during American sports, there is virtually no chance of a dead goat's intestines popping out all over you in the middle of a game and second, there are no eyeballs hanging off it that can curse us with their undead gaze.
Riders end up with shattered noses, dislocated shoulders, broken legs, and our military satellites randomly vaporize one of them from space every twenty seconds.
www.seanbaby.com /news/buzkashi.htm   (1098 words)

  
 Pedal - Canada's Cycling Magazine
All riders were full of praise for the event and Saalbach Hinterglemm.
The unmistakable Goat King, however, was the American rider Cameron Mc Caul who rocked the house with a super stylish Backflip - Superman Seat Grab - Tail Whip combination.
Goat stall owner Toni Enn personally presented the special goat trophy, daughter of ‘Goat Timo’ named after last year’s winner Timo Pritzel, that will from now on be called Cameron in honour of the Goat King 2005.
www.pedalmag.com /index.php?module=Section&action=viewdetail&item_id=4513   (844 words)

  
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Firstly, the he-goat (or buck) was at the centre of their meetings.
The candidate was required to sit on a wooden goat (which was turned around until they fell off), drink gin and pronounce several formulas.
The he-goat was seen as the symbol of Satan, which led people to believe these criminals (like witches) had closed a pact with the devil.
www.kcst.be /e-legends/legendbelgium.htm   (1054 words)

  
 Coffs Harbour Cycling Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Eleven riders took to the track which was varied slightly from previous courses.
Division 1 was a mix of A and B grade riders, which resulted in the A graders filling the podium.
Lucy is proving to be a strong consistent rider and an asset to the females in the club.
www.coffscycleclub.com /road_results.htm   (3201 words)

  
 ACTC - Billy Goats
Billy Goats are a group of major hills around the south bay area.
Credit is given for each Billy Goat climbed during a club ride, and special recognition is given to those riders who are able to complete a certain number of different Billy Goats.
Riders who do 50 or more different Billy Goats will be awarded a Billy Goat Plaque.
www.actc.org /billygoats/billys.html   (129 words)

  
 Goat Riders of the Apocalypse - A Chicago Cubs Blog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A couple weeks ago, the Goat Riders of the Apocalypse secured an interview with the Chicago Cubs excellent play-by-play man, Len Kasper.
Speaking of mustaches, we at Goat Riders would like to issue you a mustache challenge.
It's a new era of Cub baseball and the fans of Goat Riders are to thank for it (so, you know, thanks).
www.goatriders.org   (6236 words)

  
 Goat Riders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Each session offers four-day camps operated Sundays for Banff riders and Saturdays for those in Canmore, primarily riding trails such as Goat Creek, Stoney...
Local riders lead tours of various levels three times a day.
Here the riders race into the arena - heading straight for a goat that is tied to a long rope at the end of a stake.
www.wikiverse.org /goat-riders   (381 words)

  
 Lincoln Trail Riders, Inc: News
This is the standard 2 horses and any age 2 riders with everyone in the arena at the same time.
The first rider must pass the pole at the end of the arena and hand off the ear of corn to the other rider.
The rider at the far end of the arena has to stay behind the pole until he/she has the ear of corn.
lincolntrailriders.com   (1382 words)

  
 Winter Park Offers Mountain Biking with Altitude
To get to the top of the slopes, riders can jump on the Zephyr Express chairlift which is specially equipped to carry bikes.
Riders are not alone on the trails – a team of mountain bike patrollers cruise the mountain regularly to offer directions, assistance and first aid for both bikes and riders.
For advanced and expert riders, Mountain Goat, Lower Arapahoe, Icarus and Jackalope are demanding single-track trails with plenty of natural obstacles to challenge the most experienced bikers.
www.travellady.com /Issues/Issue63/winterpark.htm   (393 words)

  
 14439b   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
This rare and exquisite section of brown silk brocade is decorated with a repeat design of boys dressed in fur-lined blue or green robes and blue hats, riding on goats and carrying flowering prunus branches across their shoulders.
Between the riders are further prunus sprays, lotus sprays and various Buddhist and Daoist symbols, including the wheel, conch shells, flaming pearls and scrolls, in a profusion of bright colours outlined in gold.
The goat or sheep is the eighth symbolic animal of the Twelve Terrestial Branches, and the emblem of a retired life.
www.textile-art.com /c98/14439b.html   (283 words)

  
 Mountian Goat
The ride down Mountain Goat at the top is technical but only for about 1/2 to 1 mile or so.
What makes Mountain Goat easier is the fact that the ground is dirt and not pea gravel or sand.
Although mountain goat is almost entirely downhill, I am guessing that you are hauling ass if you average over 10 mph on the technical part.
www.mtbr.com /trails/Colorado/MountianGoat.html   (3593 words)

  
 British Columbia - Goat Camp Ride with Hidden Trails.
The ‘Goat Camp Valley’ is rugged, wild and absolutely beautiful - home of the mighty Mountain Goat.
Goat Camp is named after the majestic Mountain Goats that call this area home.
Enjoy the splendid views, the immense variety of wildflowers, ancient fossil beds, and the companionship of your fellow riders.
www.hiddentrails.com /canada/rt/bc-goat.htm   (620 words)

  
 Give A Goat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
On our October Relief Ride we distributed 2 goats to 30 families in Rajasthan, India.
Every goat makes a difference, providing milk and cheese.
And we promise we’ll do ours, and make sure your goat goes to someone who needs it.
www.reliefridersinternational.com /goat.htm   (81 words)

  
 View topic - What gets on your Goat???? :: Snowboard Club UK :: The Riders' Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
People who diss the dry slope scene get on my goat cos without the scene on the dry slope there wouldn't be much of a scene.
The horny pig in my farm constantly tries to get on my goat, it takes two of us to get it of her.
By the way dryslope is the shizzle and i agree with Guru that people shouldnt knock it as it was here long before snowdomes, plus i think that the atmosphere can be better on dryslope, theres a less corporate feel to the place.
www.snowboardclub.co.uk /PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-4781-start-0-sid-398bc04413e0d13cef2672fe50581f56.html   (440 words)

  
 Las Vegas SUN: Yankee bull riders
To those who don't follow the cowboy sport, that has to be the most stunning development to hilt Western culture since city slickers Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern and Bruno Kirby set out to find freedom and adventure on a New Mexico cattle run.
Schumacher, born and raised in Hillsboro, Wis., about two hours west of Madison, was right behind in third among the 15 bull riders who qualified for the $5 million bonanza in Las Vegas.
After that, it was all up to Moore, and he has succeeded in becoming one of the most popular bull riders on tour.
www.lasvegassun.com /sunbin/stories/births/2003/dec/10/515998421.html   (1018 words)

  
 J & C Racing BMX Team - (commerce, mi, MI) - powered by LeagueLineup.com
The answer was yes, and all of the parents and riders at Steelwheels pitched in and paid her for a one year ABA pro membership for winning this exciting race.
Being Midwest and Eastern riders of the NBL circuit, there has been a lot of hype regarding the wave of ABA riders coming to our races from the west.
We were very impressed with our newest rider Tyler Beebe, brand new on Saturday to the 7 expert class, he rode very well but, the 8 experts proved a little too tough in the 7-8 expert combined class.
www.leaguelineup.com /information.asp?cmenuid=2&url=jandcracing   (8909 words)

  
 Scattergood MOO - A Harry Potter RPG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In a corny movie duplicate that would have made any Hollywood director jealous, the fl goat (it *has* to be fl - heroes always ride on fl horses) Cougarman rides rears up, pawing at the air with its sharp hooves as the boy raises a hand holding a riding crop to motion about the room.
One hand tightens about his goat's reins, jerking it forward so that he can reach out with his other, uncovered hand, to seize the front of the younger boy's robes, near the neckline.
Captain Incredible is already turning, tugging his goat forward (he seems to have forgotten that he can ride it) to start out of the door.
www.sgmoo.com /logs/9192/dec902tp.html   (1419 words)

  
 South Bay Riders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Located in South Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, SBR is a motorcycle forum which is dedicated to the safety and enjoyment of all the motorcycle riders that live and ride in this area.
All motorcycle riders are welcome to share their experience.
South Bay Riders enjoying one of the many dirt bike parks in the area.
www.southbayriders.com   (207 words)

  
 The Battle of Rollin's Stones
On the extreme left were the Bear and Boar Riders, hoping to turn the flank, on the right were the Flying Panther Riders and Goat Riders, who hoped to destroy the Centaurs and Unicorns and turn the other flank.
The Battlewagon's driver then became enraged by an unrepeatable insult hurled by the other Trickster - seconds later the Tricksters were reunited in the after-life, exchanging notes on the wisdom of insulting someone who is driving 10 tons of fast-moving iron and steel.
The Flying Panther Riders flew across the lake to hit and destroy the unit of Irregulars that held the extreme left of the Druid's battle line, while Peter rode his contraption forward and attacked the unit of Irregulars to his front.
www.spinwardstars.com /fr/battles/rollinsstones.html   (1308 words)

  
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I might move my most recent Goat Riders photoshop over to this site, as it might be deemed too vulgar for my sister-site.
Over at Goat Riders, I recently speculated that Felix Pie has earned his chance to play at Wrigley.
This caused Jason (Goat Rider Famine) to suggest that the Cubs shouldn't make another Pattersonesque mistake, and that Pie would benefit from a full year at Triple A. Ok, yeah, maybe.
www.cubnation.facetious.org /blog.html   (3120 words)

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