Who doesn’t love the sight of newborn foals frolicking in the pasture or stretched out across a patch of green grass, soaking in the warmth of the sun? If you love everything related to foaling season – from genetic mapping, to breeding, to birth – then a job in equine reproduction and breeding farm management might be right for you.…
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The old school resume is considered passe in many forward thinking industries and organisations. Creative thinking and "out of the box" approaches can be a major deal maker. Modern day resumes are more than just a piece of paper with a chronological list of work experience, but, do these creative approaches work in the equine industry or are we behind the times?
Check out some of these creative CVs or Resumes for the…
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Sometimes it is not the horse, but the horsepower that is a real danger on the farm or around the barn.
In 2010 alone, There were 22 work related deaths on Alberta farms in that year. Of the 22 fatalities, 19 were males, 12 were 60 or over, and 3 were children. Four incidents were electrocutions, and another four involved either baling or moving bales. This number doesn't even come close to the number of work related injuries. Do we take too much…
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Equestrian Photography can be divided into 2 categories:
1. Competitive Equestrian…
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I wanted to share this little glimpse into my life as Official show photographer because many people who have attended my Equine Photography Workshops have aspirations of one day following my career path. And becoming a full time Equine Photographer.
A way of life I can wholeheartedly recommend if you love to work outdoors with horses and their…
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So here's an interesting question that came up at an industry round table discussion recently.
If you could put it in a nutshell...Answer this question; What are employers expecting from equine studies or equine management graduates in the workplace?
What are you thoughts and experiences here?
Is the current equine education system leaving us feeling a bit short changed ?
Do you feel that current graduates possess the required level of horse sense as…
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Have you ever wondered what kind of jobs exist in the racing industry?
Try this list on for size...
Track Manager
The track manager is the queen ant. He or she makes sure that all parts of this operation run smoothly and that an exciting program of racing is presented to the public.
Race Secretary
The race secretary manages the track's racing operation. They structure and oversee the day-to-day program of races and…
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Can HOW you apply for a job affect the employers decision about your application? Take a look at these examples and YOU decide.
(1) EMAILS
Based on first impressions alone, who would you rather hire for a job? Someone with the email address Lazeeee_Ass@email.com or showgroom@email.com?
OK, I can hear you laughing and I know that you know someone with a "questionable email address", just remember this, your email might be cute to your friends and…
Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on March 16, 2009 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments
At www.HorseJobs.ca we have many people ask us about how they can progress in the equine industry or they are looking for ways to get back to doing what they really love....working with horses.
Like many of you, I started as a child, mucking stalls in return for a riding lessons or to pay off a lease on a riding school pony. Later I was mucking stalls to help pay for the stabling of our pony and so the barter system goes... Also…
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