The Derby Stallion is a 2005 film starring Zac Efron and Bill Cobbs. The movie tells a story of how a young man discovered his true passion and sense of purpose.

In the movie, Patrick McCardle, a 15 year old boy (played by Zac Efron) was being hard pressed by his father to become a baseball star. However, Patrick knows by heart that he is not into baseball at all. Later, he was taught by a retired horseman and musician named Houston Jones (played by Bill Cobbs) to train for the Derby Cup, where he discovered something that inspired his true passion – riding horses.

Here are top 6 life lessons that we can gain from the Derby Stallion:

True Friendship is not limited by age

The Derby Stallion portrays a true friendship between an old man and a young 15 year old boy. Their respect for each other and their love for a stallion, named, “Rusty” became the foundation of their friendship. They both shared their dreams and disappointments and became extremely close. Truthfully, true friendship knows no limits!

No one can stop you from achieving your Dreams

Patrick McCardle went through difficult times on his road to success. As a young boy, he was pushed to something he was not by his own father. It must have been difficult for anyone to disobey their parents’ wishes, but Patrick remained firm and strongly objected his father’s aspiration for him.

We can urge parents to support their children’s dreams

No matter how difficult our parents can be, we can still get them to support our aspirations in life. As we all know, parents wanted the best for their children that they sometimes forget that their children have their own goals. At times, they can ruin their children’s lives by pushing them to someone they are not. But no matter how difficult, Patrick was able to make his father quit his baseball dream for him.

We can learn and inspire an Alcoholic Friend

Houston Jones was an alcoholic in the story, but it turned out he was a great friend and mentor for his young friend. He was able to push Patrick McCardle to discover his unique gift of horsemanship and made it possible for the young man to achieve his dream. On the other hand, Houston successfully managed his addiction to alcohol.

Everything happens for a reason

Just before the Derby Cup, Houston Jones had a heart attack and died. It was devastating for Patrick that he does not want to join the Derby Cup any longer. However, everything happens for a reason. The sorrow of losing someone we love can be truly painful. But we cannot give up in the middle of a battle, we must go on and pursue our dreams.

To be a champion, you need to have the spirit and heart of a champion.

Certainly, to be a champion, we need the heart and spirit of a champion. Zac Efron depicted it very well on how to be a winner. Winning is about learning how to sway with hardships in life and dealing with it with grace and confidence.

Dogs are man’s best friend and your life will never be the same without your dog. Dog lovers have their own preferences with their dogs, which is why there are a good number of dog breeds to choose from depending on what the future dog owners would want. Among the popular choices are the smallest dog breeds. They are very easy to handle if we’re to consider about the size, the amount of food they eat, and the size of their potty (because it can be quite challenging to clean large ones!).

But because there’s a long list of dog breeds out there, we just did the researching for you and rounded up the smallest kinds of purebred dogs that are available.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahuas are quite very popular. They’re those dogs with pointy ears, and an apple dome skull. Some of them have long fur, while others would have thinner and shorter fur. They’re small and easy to handle and you can just carry them around with you when you want to go someplace like how Paris Hilton and Jennifer Love Hewitt. These can be a little bit feisty sometimes so you better be prepared.

Japanese Chin

AKA Japanese Spaniel, they have large eyes with long hair that needs frequent brushing to maintain its luster. They can come in various colors, often time in just one single color for every dog. These adorable little dogs are quite active as they are very fond of walking around. Compared to other small dogs the Japanese Chin is not that noisy. They prefer sitting on your lap and just cuddling with you while they work their charms.

Maltese

They look very similar to the Shih Tzu. They can grow their hair very long, or you may just opt for a shorter and cleaner version. You will be taken by surprise with the braveness of this dog. They’re really a small breed but they never run short of courage and determination. These dogs make really good for training. They respond well to rewards, so always make sure that you have a bag of treats on your hand when you’re off to learn some new tricks for the day. Just remember not to over pamper them can

Papillon

Ears that look like butterfly wings – this is the most distinctive feature of the Papillion. They can have pure colors of white, or brown, or they can have a mix of these two colors. They’re playful and highly intelligent dogs that may look fluffy on the outside but tough on in the inside. They can become possessive of their owners especially if you let them be the master of you. They can be very overprotective to which could results to their aggravated approach to strangers but even so, they’re really a huge fan of the outdoors because they love running around a lot.

Shih Tzu

Long fuzzy hair and an energy level that its almost not possible to contain. Shih Tzu is the ultimate dog for novice dog owners. They are probably among the most common toy dogs in the world. Shih Tzu are very friendly and cuddly dogs. They love to be with their people and they love walking around with you no matter where you go. They live better inside the house than the outdoors.

Pomeranian

These golden fur balls are packed with the extra attitude. They’re very feisty and they tend to be very curious about everything around them. Just like the other toy dogs they are very energetic and cheerful but they do always think that they are far larger than they really are. Poms are very dominant dogs so they basically bark a lot when they fellow dogs, even those big ones.

Yorkshire Terrier

They’ve got the body of Chihuahua but the hair of a Lhasa Apso. They can come in variations of black, brown and white. These dogs are among the warmest and cuddliest pets you could ever wish for, but they could be very much aggressive when it comes to people they don’t know. They are very protective dogs and so it would be expected that they would bark all they want when they encounter strangers.

Affenpinscher

These dogs are also quite fury. They’re also very friendly like every other dog and because of that, they simply can’t stand being along. They love tagging along with you and everyone else in the house. They are also very social and they don’t really mind strangers a lot. They are a bit challenging to brush but once you get it done correctly, your Affenpinscher would look superbly cute and charming.

Pug

Remember Frank from Men in Black? That dog with wrinkled face and large googly eyes? Well, he’s a pug. Pugs are known for being small pups with a sense of humor. Although their comical facial features would be to the total give away for you to smile when you’re having a bad day, it’s their behavior and attitude that makes them really fun to be with. You just need to be a bit more equipped with vacuum cleaners because they shed too much if you decide to go for a pug instead.

Beagle

Large ears that point down, spotted black, brown and white and some warm loving attitude to top that up – this is your average beagle. They are very good companion especially among kids but when they’re in the mood to be naughty, we’ll they can a bit challenging to command. They can be quite a handful to train because they don’t just rely on positive reinforcement. Sometimes other measures should be done in training. They are quite stubborn when training so you need to show them that you should be obeyed.

Small dog breeds are very cuddly in nature. They are also very playful and naughty as well. Taking good care of them means getting to know the specific nature of their breed, and while it takes time to get to know them well, they would never be a disappointment to any person who loves animal so greatly.

The world is full of mysteries and legends that most are still not yet proven. Many countries have their own mysteries and myths that are still haunting them up to this day. La Pascualita is a Mexican legend believed to be a corpse bride.Here are ten of the top mysteries in the world that many people have read or heard about. Whether you believe these stories or not is up to you.

Chupacabra

The chupacabra mystery is famous in Latin America. It is believed to be an ugly animal that prowls and kills other animals, most especially goats. Chupacabra literally means “goat sucker”. Some claim to have footage of the chupacabra but it is still unknown if it really exists.

Lochness Monster

The Loch Ness monster remains to be a mystery up to this day. Many people have claimed to have seen and even have footages of the sea serpent swimming in the waters off the coast of Scotland, but no conclusive identification has been given as to what it really is, if it is indeed a giant sea serpent or a descendant of the dinosaurs.

Big Foot

There are a lot of accounts of people who claim to have seen Big Foot, or Sasquatch. Some even have blurry videos of the supposed monster, but up until now it has not been proven if Big Foot really exists. It is said to hide in forests in the United States. Big Foot is described as very tall, with a very hairy body, and well, big feet.

Bloody Mary

This urban legend has been around for decades. It says that if you turn out all the lights in the room and face the mirror and say Bloody Mary three times, the ghost of Mary Wroth will appear in the mirror. Wroth was executed for alleged involvement in witchcraft.

Crop Circles

Crop circles are intricate designs made on cornfields all over the United States. Many believe that they are the works of extra-terrestrial entities out to send a message to humankind. But skeptics proved that these crop circles can be done by humans with only a wide board to flatten the crops and be made into different enormous designs.

La Pascualita

La Pascualita, also known as the Corpse Bride, is a life-like, life-size mannequin in La Popular, a bridal shop in Mexico. Many tourists get their photos taken with the mannequin on the shop window. Legend says that it might be the mummified body of the owner’s daughter, Pascuala Esparza, who died on the day of her wedding from a spider bite. La Pascualita looks so real that the details on the mannequin look very real, down to the nails and the wrinkles on the hands. Some passersby also say that when they pass by the shop it seems that the eyes of La Pascualita follow them.

Jack the Ripper

Jack the Ripper was said to have prowled the streets of London’s East End in the 1800s, where he killed 11 women, most of whom were prostitutes. The bodies were said to have been bludgeoned and mutilated that it was hard to recognize the remains because of the way that the bodies were cut up. Jack the Ripper’s identity was never confirmed, and up to this day the case remains to be unsolved and has become the stuff of urban legends.

Bermuda Triangle

Many incidents involving ships and planes sailing and flying over the territory of the triangle were either sunk or the electronics of airplanes went erratic. The triangle is said to be situated between Miami, Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda. The mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle remains unsolved to this day.

Shroud of Turin

The Shroud is a piece of cloth with a bloody imprint of a man’s face believed to be Jesus Christ’s. The Shroud was said to have been held by a woman and pressed on Jesus’ face when he was carrying the cross to Calvary. Many Christian believe that the face was indeed that of Jesus Christ, and research still proves its authenticity.

Giant Heads on Easter Island

These giant stone heads were believed to be created by aliens. Although there has not been any proof on how the giant stones were placed in their precise locations or where they came from, recently a team of excavators found a startling discovery: the heads actually have bodies buried under the ground. Now that is another level of mystery as the sizes of the stones are much bigger underground.

These things continue to baffle us even after years of speculation, and they may well remain mysteries until the end of time. Even if they are not myths, not everyone will be convinced otherwise and will continue to prove their authenticity.