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Horse Jobs – Veterinarian

Perhaps one of the most essential horse careers and one that requires the most training to become. A horse veterinarian is an important job which carries the (sometimes) heavy burden of responsibility and unexpected hours.

What You Need

This is a position which benefits from attention to detail, strength of character (and stature) and a love of the outdoors. Horse doctors have their fair share of sad, scary, disgusting, painful and rewarding moments in the course of their daily work.

Required schooling & certification, a superb relationship with the equine animal and the ability to remain calm and organized under pressure are essentials for anyone persuing a career in equine veterinary medicine.

What

2009 Nebraska Horse Expo 9th Annual Nebraska Horse Expo

Nebraska’s largest equine tradeshow featuring lectures, top clinicians, exhibitions and a huge trade show with equine information, products and equipment.

Clinicians
Dancing Horses
Ken McNabb
Richard Shrake
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National Geographic Loves Wild Horses

I’m not sure how realistic this video is in the current times, but it is a sweet look at the idyllic life of a feral horse herd in Montana. In true National Geographic style, the scenery is breathtaking and the animals majestic and wild.

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2009 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo

What

2009 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Rocky Mountain Horse Expo

An expo to celebrate all things horse – this is the first of four expos throughout the year in different locations throughout Colorado.

Colorado Springs, CO – July 3 – 5
Eagle, CO – July 24 – 26
Ignacio, CO – Sept 18 – 20
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Horse Costumes Are Popular – Pt 2

Woman in horse costume in shopping cart

Image from funtik.cat

Welcome to the second edition of the costume series, where I have even more strange and fantastic horse costumes to share.

Not Just for Halloween

Not only are the costumes great (that one horse mask seems to be a popular item), but some of the photography is great too. As I add each image, the writer in me wonders about the story behind it, I imagine some of the tales would have us all in stitches.

Happens Every Year

Hopefully the recent Halloween season will offer us more horse costumes photos to giggle over in the future. I’m always on the lookout for funny horse shots so I’ll find them, and when I do I’ll share.
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2009 HITS Desert Circuit VII

*Update – 2009 DC VII Results

What

2009 Thermal Desert Circuit - VII HITS Thermal Desert Circuit VII

The sixth part of the Desert Circut shows held in Thermal, CA every year from January through March. Held at a critically acclaimed hunter/jumper facility. The show grounds cover 230 acres and provide 13 regular and one covered competition ring.

Showing ranges from Grand Prix show jumping to classes for novice and experienced riders.

Shopping & Dining
During the show there will be a desert marketplace on the grounds. The markteplace will offer several dining options as well as a myriad of equestrian shopping booths.

Horse Pictures From Mexico

The Mexican people are proud of their horsemanship and although there are no breeds native to Mexico the Mecican criollo horse is a great source of pride.

In the 1970’s several horsemen attempted to create a native breed using Andalusian, Quarter Horse and specific criollo bloodlines. The result is the Azteca horse, a flashy, strong, quick and balanced mount, perfect for all forms of cattle work.
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2009 MHC Stallion Expo and Trade Show

What

2009 Michigan Horse Council International Stallion Exhibition and Trade Show 26th Annual Michigan Horse Council International Stallion Exhibition and Trade Show

Show Features

Michigan High School Rodeo Association Rodeo
Ingham County Youth Drill Team Presentation
Combined Mounted Police Unit Presentation
Cowboys for Christ service on Sunday
Trails Summit Meeting on Saturday
Demonstrations and clinics

Admission
15 and over – $10.00 advance $12.00 at the door
Ages 6 to 14 – $5.00 advance $6.00 at the door
Ages 5 and under – Free

3-day Pass (includes everything)
15 and over – $25.00
Ages 6 to 14 – $10.00
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Horse Buddies – Goats

Goat & horse running

Image from RTravis S.

Herd animals by nature, horses need to have buddies or they actually get lonely. Not everyone can afford one horse, much less a second to keep the first one company. So often horse owners have to come up with creative solutions to keep their equine from feeling sad.

Best Pals

I searched high and low to discover some of the different creatures people use as friends for their equine. In the process I found some fantastic images that I just had to share. In fact I found so many, I created several posts, one for each of the popular horse buddies. Today, it’s goats.
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2009 Horse Fest

What

2009 Horse Fest

Festival Features

Nationally known clinicians
Huge trade show with hundreds of equine-related exhibits
Equine educational presentations
Horses displayed by area breeders
Horsefest Shootout
Cowboy Church on Sunday

Admission
Adults – $10.00
Children 12 to 18 – $5.00
Children under 12 – Free
Free Parking
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The Colorful World of Pintos

Spotted horses have always held a special place in our heart, their showy displays of color make them great photography subjects.

Pintos Come in A Rainbow of Colors

Because pintos can be any breed, their colors and genetics vary widely. With so many patterns and so many colors to choose from we’ll never be able to pick a favorite. In our quest to find the prettiest pinto out there, we ran across such a lovely rainbow of colors and patterns that we decided to put them together into a post and share them.
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2009 National Reining Horse Association Futurity

What

2009 National Reining Horse Association European Futurity National Reining Horse Association European Futurity

The first NRHA European Futurity and show is now open to the world. Uniting Reining Deutschland and the NRHA of the US and they are proud to offer the highest prize purses paid for reining outside of the US.

In addition to the shows there will also be a trade show with over 20 vendors offering western tack, equipment and apparel.

Admission is free for spectators.
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Horse Care & Breeds

Horse Breeds

Horse Jobs – Veterinarian

What You Need

2009 Nebraska Horse Expo

What

National Geographic Loves Wild Horses

2009 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo

What

Horse Costumes Are Popular – Pt 2

Not Just for Halloween

Happens Every Year

2009 HITS Desert Circuit VII

What

Horse Pictures From Mexico

2009 MHC Stallion Expo and Trade Show

What

Horse Buddies – Goats

Best Pals

2009 Horse Fest

What

The Colorful World of Pintos

Pintos Come in A Rainbow of Colors

2009 National Reining Horse Association Futurity

What