A naval recruit stationed in Iraq is among students from around the world who have graduated from a US university offering more than a dozen online equine courses.

The degree course from Global Equine Academy in conjunction with Dickinson State University in North Dakota has 14 online horse courses. It currently has more than 200 students from around the world. Many of its graduates have gone on to start their own equine businesses, "and others have gotten equine management jobs and are…

Every industry in the world seems to have operating manuals and S.O.Ps (standard operating procedures). Personally, I come from the corporate hotel world . Having worked in properties such as Loews Coronado Bay Resort and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, we were surrounded by operating manuals and standard procedures - it was a sure fire way to back up our training and communication techniques as well as providing a permanent resource to answer any questions our staff might ever have.

Even as…

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…

Accreditation move "turning point" for equine welfare



April 15, 2009



A planned accreditation programme for equine rescue groups and sanctuaries in the United States has been described as a turning point for the equine welfare community.

The scheme was discussed during a meeting a recently completed conference in Las Vegas attended by dozens of national and state-based equine protection, advocacy and rescue organisations.



The third annual Homes for Horses…

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…