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Horse Jobs at the Race Track

Jobs at the Race Track We’ve seen in the past few weeks a sample of the various jobs out there that involve working with horses. Horses are a global industry which provides horse lovers with a vast network of different jobs & careers to choose from.

This list is far from complete, but I thought they were important to share again. Starting next Monday we will visit more jobs at the track in detail and I’ll be adding them to this page for quick reference.

Looking for a job working with horses?
Try our job board for current listings!

Equestrian Warm Up

Not many of us think about warming up before we ride, but really we should. Almost all athletes warm their bodies up before a workout – and anyone who says riding a horse isn’t working out has never ridden one!

Whether you are a beginner or a pro, here is a quick tutorial that provides some key stretches for equestrians. Stretching serves to warm up your muscles which can go a long way to helping prevent injury.
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All About Unicorns

Image from ishmagination

Perhaps my most popular post of all times was about the existence of the mythical unicorn. It’s got over 400 comments & they are really an entertaining read.

Since then I’ve written quite a few posts about this magnificent creature & I thought I’d put them all in one place for everyone to enjoy.

If you love unicorns, you’ve come to the right place. These posts cover the animal, its history, translations of the word unicorn & of course, plenty of unicorn art.

Chances are I’ll be adding to this page as I uncover more about the mythical unicorn and whether or not they actually exist.

AQHA Convention 2010

2010 AQHA Convention The convention discussions and meetings are held annually by the American Quarter Horse Association. This is a chance for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers to congregate and discuss issues affecting the industry & discuss proposed changes.

The registration fee is $100.00 for a name badge and admittance to meetings, social events and breakfast.

*The Awards Hall of Fame Banquet is not included in general admission cost.
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Strange Plants

Strange Plant

Image from Eduardo Debinu

Lately Fridays have been a fun vacation from horses, going interesting places and looking at macro images of Mother Nature’s creations. Today I thought we’d take a look at the stranger side of plants, I’ve done a bit of plant research (for the toxic plant section) and I’m still at a loss to name even one of them.

I thought my readers might enjoy checking out some plants you don’t see every day, if you know what some of them are – speak up in the comments & enlighten the rest of us!
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Andravida Horse – Breed of the Week

Andravida Horse

Image from yuki cat

The Andravida horse is a rare light draft breed that comes from the region of Ilia in Greece. Traditionally the Andravida has not been bred outside of this region, a largely contributing factor to their low numbers today.

Their ancestors were heavier animals and used by the Greek for war mounts dating back as far as the 7th century B.C.

Tulsa March Mania Paint Horse Shows 2010

2010 8th Annual Tulsa March Mania Paint Horse Shows A show put together to celebrate the beautiful and colorful paint horses of America. Offers a wide variety of different competitions & classes for all types of paint horse owners.

In 2009 exhibitors & spectators helped to raise $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation in Tulsa.

Horses of Helios the Sun God

The Sun Horses

Helios was the Greek Sun God and his job was to drove the sun from east to west in the sky on his four-horse chariot. Helios is closely identified with the mythology of Apollo.
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The Horses of Franz Marc

Born in Munich, Franz Marc went on to be known as one of the principal artists of the German Expressionist movement. He studied in Munich and in Paris where he discovered the work of Vincent van Gogh.

Much of Marc’s work was done in woodcut and lithography and he was fond of using vibrant color to portray his animals while placing them in more muted natural settings.

Color had a great deal of meaning to Franz, so each color he used was infused with emotion and meaning. Blue for masculinity & spirituality, yellow for femininity & joy and red for the sound of violence.

Oklahoma Horse Fair 2010

2010 Oklahoma Horse Fair 8th year of this fair it offers horse people of all types a place to congregate and talk horse. From trade shows & auctions to handmade goods.

Grounds include heated stable areas, and climate controlled arena and exhibition area.

Admission is free all three days for spectators.

Horse Jobs – Breeding and Reproduction

Horse Breeding and Reproduction Jobs The horse industry is a large one & that means there is also a large selection of jobs working with horses to choose from.

Breeding stables may also employ additional stable personnel or health professionals.

Breeding & reproduction are important parts of the horse industry, especially for show horses, race horses & breeds that are in danger of extinction.

Looking for a job working with horses?
Try our job board for current listings!

Horse Trekking in Iceland

Due to their isolated location, strict import laws and dedicated breeding practices the Icelandic Horse boosts one of the purest bloodlines on the planet.

This video shows a group of riders on a trek in Iceland, they are accompanied by a herd of horses which they take turns riding.

Icelandic horses are gaited, athletic and known for their happy-go-lucky attitude.

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