I've been around horses, but I certainly wouldn't call myself a horseman by any means. It's a combination of being very aware of them, and not trusting them.
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He majored in agriculture and acting at the University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Syriana (2005) A political thriller that unfolds against the intrigue of the global oil industry. From the players brokering back-room deals in Washington to the men toiling in the oil fields of the Persian Gulf, the film's multiple storylines weave together to illuminate the human consequences of the fierce pursuit of wealth and power.
Silver City (2004)
Seabiscuit (2003) This is the true story of a former bicycle repairman, Charles Howard (Bridges), who made his fortune introducing the automobile to the American West, and who owned a small, knobbly-kneed horse called Seabiscuit. Howard teamed up with a half-blind ex-boxing prize fighter, Red Pollard (Maguire), who became the horse's jockey and a former "mustang breaker" Wild West performer called "The Lone Plainsman", Tom Smith (Cooper), who became the horse's trainer. As the United States struggled through the Great Depression, people around the country followed with rapt interest of the Seabiscuit story, leading to his win of the Horse of the Year honors in 1938
Adaptation (2002) The academy award nominated creators of Being John Malkovich take you on another head trip. Starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, and Tilda Swinton, this is a fascinating "adaptation" of the off-beat book "The Orchid Thief."