Writing An Effective Online Job Posting

By Sarah Pratt

www.HorseJobs.ca



Many of us in the equine world have turned to the internet for any number of things; social networking, education, industry resources, show schedules and entry forms, news and employment – in fact some newspapers and even show guides are no longer printed old-fashioned paper, but, have become a successful online subscription instead.



Using the Internet to fulfill your hiring needs can… Continue

Show groomers share secret techniques for making their horses stand out on show day.





Every top show groom has his or her own bag of tricks out of which they pull some secret technique to make their horses stand out. Here's a list of tips to help you shine on show day:



For really white socks or stockings, dust the legs with baby powder, corn starch or French white chalk.



To cut down on static electricity in the mane and tail, use dryer… Continue

May 20, 2009



Canada's Equestrian Team has joined up with Masterfeeds to raise funds for its campaign up to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky in 2010.



Dr Lyons, CEO and founder of Alltech, and Rob Flack, president of Masterfeeds Inc, seal the deal for Masterfeeds as Official Gold Feed Partner of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

This fall, Equine Canada and Masterfeeds will launch a year-long fundraising initiative leading up to the 2010 Games.… Continue

From the Alberta Equestrian Federation

May 15, 2009



The AEF is very excited to announce that we are now offering a brand new Western learn to ride program! This program is designed for children 5 years old and up and their parents and/or coaches. It is a program devoted solely to the initiation of equitation and to the horse world so that young children can discover the pleasures of western equitation and understand how to care for the horse. This program fills a need with young… Continue

Rachel Alexandra wins Preakness Stakes, Canadian champ Mine That Bird second

Lee-Anne Goodman, THE CANADIAN PRESS



BALTIMORE- Canadian champ Mine That Bird stunned naysayers on Saturday to come within a length of repeating his jaw-dropping Kentucky Derby victory at the Preakness Stakes, proving he's far from a one-hit racehorse wonder.



Rachel Alexandra became the first filly to win the Preakness since 1924, but she did it with a feisty Mine That Bird nipping at her… Continue