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Equine Rescue Association Could Use Some Help

*Sad update – Vel Moore passed away on May 28th, from everyone here at The Equinest, we offer our condolences. This equine rescue can use help now more than ever.

Equine Rescue AssociationSadly this plea has become more and more common lately, but no doubt Equine Rescue Association is a very worthy cause.

Constant Struggle

I’ve written about this operation before and was recently contacted by them with new developments.

The woman who runs the Equine Rescue Association is Dr. Vel Moore, a 76 year old woman who not only rescues troubled horses at her establishment, but she rescues troubled teens too.
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Horse Jobs – Artificial Breeding Technician

Man doing an ultrasound on a horse

An artificial breeding technician is responsible for the artificial reproduction, which is often used when breeding horses and livestock. They frequently coordinate their efforts with a breeding manager or a broodmare manager.

What You Need

This is a position which benefits from a good understanding of horse anatomy, experience handling animals and a gentle touch for the mares. The ability to withstand physical labor, a strong physique, solid communication and strong organizational skills are highly beneficial to become an artificial breeding technician.
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Make A Balloon Horse

I thought this video was kind of fun and who doesn’t enjoy a nice English accent voice over? It may only be useful for those who intend to be circus clowns (don’t do it), but it could be a handy party trick.

The instructions are simple and look easy enough to follow and the demonstrator is full of enthusiasm. Enjoy.
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Artist Interview – Maggie Weakley

Name
Maggie Weakley

Website & places you can find my work online:
Website: http://www.maggiesangels.com
Blog: http://www.maggiesangels.com/blog
Etsy: MaggiesAngels
Cafepress: MaggiesAngels
YouTube: callmaggie
Linkedin: Maggie Weakley
Follow Maggie on twitter: @callmaggie

Where I am
Ocala, Florida

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?

My love of animals and art began at a very young age, and that is why Maggie’s Angels is Heaven sent.
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Horse Pictures From Mongolia

Mongolia flag
The horse is and has always been an integral part of the Mongolian lifestyle and the children are said to be born on horseback.

Equines are used for transportation, as pack animals, for milk, for food and for entertainment. Horses play a huge part in shaping their culture and are valued and respected.

The Mongolian horse is said to be very similar in form and function to the animals that carried Genghis Khan.
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Animals That Look Like Horses – Moose

MooseThe Alces alces or the moose is probably the species that looks closest to the horse of all others.

What Are They?

Moose are the largest of the deer family and their name comes from the Algonquian Easter Abnaki name moz which loosely translated means “twig eater”.

Where Are They?

In North America moose are found in most of Canada, western Alaska, New England, Rocky Mountains, and parts of Michigan, Minnesota, Utah and Colorado.

In Europe they are found in Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, the Baltic States, Russia and parts of Poland and Belarus.
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Horse Artist Interview – Fiona Purdy

Name
Fiona Purdy

Website & places you can find my work online
www.fionapurdyart.com
BRIO fine arts centre: Fiona’s Member Gallery
Facebook: Fiona Purdy
Fans of Fiona Purdy’s Equine Art Facebook group

Where I am
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was born in the US, however, my family moved to New Zealand when I was 8. It was there that my passion for horses took hold.
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Horse Farrier Interview – Corey Minnick

Corey's WorkName
Corey Minnick, CJF

Website & Places you can find me online
Follow Corey on twitter: @MidValleyFandF
www.alphafarrier.com is a site I highly recommend that my friend Mike Poe, CJF put together, it has alot of good information for horse owners.

Where I am
Hagerstown, MD

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I grew up in central/western Maryland and had backyard horses from the time we bought a little farmette.
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