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Spotlight on...Working at the races.....Kat's story!

Going as Far as She Can in an Industry She Loves

by Stacie Roberts | Canadian Thoroughbred July 2009



Most people on the backstretch at Woodbine just call her “Kat”. A shortened version of her full name Katerina Vassilieva, she is also otherwise known as the Assistant Trainer of Pennsylvania based trainer Mike Pino. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Katerina’s mother and father brought her to Canada in 1989 in hope of securing a brighter future for their only… Continue

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on July 23, 2009 at 10:31pm — No Comments

New training course available for "Equine Abuse Investigation" - Aug 2009

Horse council, cattlemen to develop course



July 18, 2009



The Kentucky Horse Council is partnering with the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association to develop a three-day training course for investigators which includes education on identifying neglect in horses cattle, sheep, goats, and swine.

The hands-on course is a continuation of the Level 1 Equine Abuse Investigation Training taught regularly by the council throughout the state.



Prior Level 1 course attendees… Continue

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on July 19, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

HAPPY CANADA DAY!



Happy Canada Day to my friends

both big and small

to two leggers and four leggers

Canada loves them all

where else can we ride the prairies?

or through those mountains grand?

through the wooded wilderness

to Nova Scotia's sand?

So proud to be in Canada

My home away from home

always a new adventure

no matter where I… Continue

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on July 1, 2009 at 1:39pm — 1 Comment

Scholarships for 33 equine veterinarian students

Scholarships for 33 equine veterinarian students



June 28, 2009



Thirty-three students studying equine veterinary medicine in 28 American states, four Canadian provinces and one school in the West Indies will continue their education with a financial boost from the Winner's Circle Scholarship Program.

Under a partnership of The Race For Education, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation and Platinum Performance started in 2007, scholarship… Continue

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EQUICHALLENGE is ON!

Olympic show jumper Ian Millar barrel racing!

Racing legend Sandy Hawley playing polo!







CALEDON, Ontario - High-profile riders from a variety of disciplines will be changing reins for the inaugural Equi-Challenge, an exciting and entertaining equestrian event at Iron Horse Farm in Caledon August 27th from 5:30 to 9:30pm.







Equi-Challenge, the first-ever event of its kind in Canada, will showcase the leaders and legends of the sport and benefit the… Continue

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8 Hints on Writing Effective Internet Postings on HorseJobs.ca!

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

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on May 24, 2009 at 8:40pm — No Comments

Grooming Tips From the Top

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

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on May 20, 2009 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Canada secures fundraising for World Equestrian Games

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

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on May 19, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

New Western Learn to Ride program offered in Alberta, Canada

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

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on May 19, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

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

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

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on May 16, 2009 at 9:57pm — No Comments

Worldwide demand for online horse courses

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…

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Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on April 27, 2009 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

OPERATING MANUALS FOR YOUR BARN - a lesson in communication!

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…

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Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on April 26, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR????

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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Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on April 22, 2009 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

New Accreditation for Equine Welfare in the works

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…

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Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on April 15, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

A Job at the Racetrack?

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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Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on April 1, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

Do First Impressions Matter?

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…

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Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on March 16, 2009 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

UNDERSTANDING EQUINE LAMENESS seminars presented by the Ontario Farrier's Association

PRESS RELEASE 1/29/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



March 2009 - The Ontario Farrier's Association is proud to present:

“UNDERSTANDING EQUINE LAMENESS”



Ian McKinlay

Renowned equine lameness specialist, of Tenderhoof Solutions (www.tenderhoof.com)

and

Dr. Jeff Thomason (BA, MSc, PhD)

of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Guelph



as guest speakers for the 29th OFA…

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Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on January 29, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Jobs with horses. It doesn't always mean scooping poop! :)





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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Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on August 14, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

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