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Carriage Driver – Horse Jobs

Carriage Driver

This horse job is quite different from many of the rest as it offers a chance for people to work independently. While often a controversial position to hold, carriage drivers can be found in most urban cities around the globe.

What You Need

While this position provides plenty of hands-on time with horses, it also requires a great deal of interaction with the general public. Obviously rules and laws vary by country and city, so what is expected of drivers will change from place to place. The nature of the job (independent contractor in a city, working for a stable, etc.) will demand flexibility. By far the most important part of the job is caring for an animal which is likely to be working very far outside their comfort zone.
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 11. Plain Speaking

Black horse in a green field

Chapter 11. Plain Speaking

The longer I lived at Birtwick the more proud and happy I felt at having such a place. Our master and mistress were respected and beloved by all who knew them; they were good and kind to everybody and everything; not only men and women, but horses and donkeys, dogs and cats, cattle and birds; there was no oppressed or ill-used creature that had not a friend in them, and their servants took the same tone. If any of the village children were known to treat any creature cruelly they soon heard about it from the Hall.
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Fab Designer Equestrian Tops & Sweaters – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftWe are the first to admit that horse theme clothing is often lost on anyone not obsessed with horses. So we searched high and low across the web to find some horsey items that might even appeal to non-horse people.

A Bit of Style

While our love of horses never waivers, we also like to keep life on the fashionable side where possible. So rarely do the two mix that we went to some of the biggest names in the fashion business to see how they incorporate the lovely equine animal. It’s never to early to start thinking about the holidays (or just get yourself something cool).
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We’ve Updated Our Jobs Section

Horse JobsThe handy job description section on The Equinest was the result of a reader request and we can’t thank that reader enough. Not only has it been an education for us, but it has helped to put the horse industry into perspective. In short, horse jobs are everywhere.

Dreams Can Come True

Truly for any horse lover, the idea of making a living working with the animal we adore is a dream come true. As it turns out, there is a huge long list of different jobs that allow horse enthusiasts to do just that. From horse vet to circus performer we have it on the list and intend to cover it in detail if we haven’t already.
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Poisonous Plants and Horses – Oak and Maple

Click to see VideoI’m always posting about plants that are toxic to your horse because I think it’s important to know what they look like. Clearly I’m not the only one.

Naughty Trees

This video is specifically about Oak and Maple trees and their toxicity, but there is a whole bunch of plants to be aware of. In fact I found a variety of videos about poisonious plants and I fully intend to work them into the schedule. You have no idea how many plants horses can’t actually eat!
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University or College Professor – Horse Jobs

Woman in a dress on a horse

This is a horse profession which doesn’t allow as much hands on time with the animals, but it does allow knowledgeable individuals to pass on their wisdom and create a better future for horses in general.

What You Need

Obviously being a professor takes more than just a love of horses, but there is a wide variety of directions & subjects to choose from. Education is the key for this career and you’ll need lots of it. This is a job that requires an intense love of the subject, the ability to research as well as the ability to relate the information to students. For each program & each school there will be varying requirements & internship programs available.
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 10. A Talk in the Orchard

Black horse in a green field

Chapter 10. A Talk in the Orchard

Ginger and I were not of the regular tall carriage horse breed, we had more of the racing blood in us. We stood about fifteen and a half hands high; we were therefore just as good for riding as we were for driving, and our master used to say that he disliked either horse or man that could do but one thing; and as he did not want to show off in London parks, he preferred a more active and useful kind of horse. As for us, our greatest pleasure was when we were saddled for a riding party; the master on Ginger, the mistress on me, and the young ladies on Sir Oliver and Merrylegs. It was so cheerful to be trotting and cantering all together that it always put us in high spirits. I had the best of it, for I always carried the mistress; her weight was little, her voice was sweet, and her hand was so light on the rein that I was guided almost without feeling it.
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Introduction to Western Riding by Equitrekking

Click to see VideoWhenever I learn anything new about the fab horse/travel show Equitrekking I always share it with my readers. It’s a fun show with horses that features some breathtaking scenery.

Learning A Little Country Western

If you want to learn to ride western, this video isn’t nearly enough to teach you. But if you want to try getting on a horse and want a few pointers – it’s perfect! Learn a little about riding western in this educational video narrated by Equitrekking host Darley Newman.
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Find Your Dream Horse Job on The Equinest

Horse Job
We’ve added our very own horse job board, dedicated solely to the people in the equine industry. We hope you’ll have a look around and hopefully find the horse job of your dreams.

Have a Horse Job to Advertise?

We can help. Listings added to our site are also distributed throughout the Simply Hired network – increasing the chances you’ll find someone perfect. Signing up is easy and for $5 your ad will run a full $30 days.
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 9. Merrylegs

Black horse in a green field

Chapter 9. Merrylegs

Mr. Blomefield, the vicar, had a large family of boys and girls; sometimes they used to come and play with Miss Jessie and Flora. One of the girls was as old as Miss Jessie; two of the boys were older, and there were several little ones. When they came there was plenty of work for Merrylegs, for nothing pleased them so much as getting on him by turns and riding him all about the orchard and the home paddock, and this they would do by the hour together.
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