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Horse Jobs – Foaling Attendant

Woman holding a foal

A foaling attendant is generally a seasonal and temporary job which can be found in almost every size of breeding facility. They generally answer to a breeding manager who oversees large facilities, but can also work closely with broodmare managers.

Understanding Mares

This is a position which benefits from a firm knowledge of the equine animal & the birthing process, working well in a teamwork environment and a preference for working at night.

The ability to remain calm and focused, solid knowledge of horse anatomy and behavior and strength of body are key requirements for a successful foaling attendant.

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Horse Author Interview – Heidi M. Thomas

Name
Heidi M. Thomas

Website & Places you can find me online
Website: www.heidimthomas.com
Blogs: heidiwriter.wordpress.com and bloodredpencil.blogspot.com
Virtual Book Tour Schedule
Follow Heidi on twitter: @Heidiwriter

Where I am
Mount Vernon, WA

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, a very isolated, rural area.

We didn’t get electricity until I was six, and didn’t have an indoor bathroom until I was in high school.

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Unusual Horse Art

Lately I’ve been focusing a lot on horse artists and photographers, so I thought why not check out photography of horse art? To top it all off I went straight for the unusual, and believe it or not there is a lot of it out there.

Abstract Horses

They are all obviously horses, but each one is an interesting insight into the way the artist sees the equine animal.

I couldn’t track down all of the artists, but where I could find info about the art there is a link to the artist as well as the photographer who took the shot.

This Is Hardly All Of It

There were so many that I had to split them up, so keep an eye out for more in the future if you like these.
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2009 Badminton Horse Trials

*Update – 2009 Badminton Results

What

2009 Badminton Horse TrialsBadminton Horse Trials

A tough and exciting 3-day equestrian event requiring both animals and riders to show their stuff in three very different areas, cross country, dressage and show jumping.

Before the competition each horse is inspected by vets and a ground jury prior to each day of competition to ensure the animals is physically sound to continue the competition.

International horse trials are graded with stars according to their level of difficulty. Badminton Horse Trials is a four star which is the highest in terms of difficulty and it is the oldest of the 6 such events in the world.
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Horseclicks.com

A quick post about a handy service called horseclicks.com. Thanks to Lynn for putting this information together about their equine services.

Horse Clicks LogoHorse Clicks was launched on February 23, 2008. Technically, the site existed before that under the name NetEquine.com, and it was founded back in 2002 by a couple from Texas.
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Horse Pictures From Russia

Russia flag
Home to an amazing diversity of climates, Russian horses have to be some tough animals.

There are many breeds native to Russian soil, but perhaps the most well known is the spirited Akhal-Teke. This animal is known for its tremendous stamina and it’s hardy nature which enables it to survive extreme conditions.

Other breeds native to Russia include the Don, the Orlov Trotter and the Russian Heavy Draft; all of them suited to their specific landscape.
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Horse Artist Interview – Ophelia Keys

Name
Ophelia Keys

Website & places you can find my work online
Website: opheliakeys.blogspot.com
Anna Tambour Presents: Ophelia Keys

Where I am
Australia

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
My first years were spent in the country with horses close by.

After that we moved to the city. No horses! I think that drawing them was my way of keeping them in my life.

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