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Show Vet – Horse Jobs

Woman standing with horse in a trailer

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

What You Need

This is a position which benefits from attention to detail, strength of character and a love of the equine animal. Horse doctors have their fair share of sad, scary, disgusting, painful and rewarding moments in the course of their daily work. Show vets may work directly for the host stable (in the case of large shows) or come along with trainers to tend to their specific charges.
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 18. Going for the Doctor

Black horse in a green field

Chapter 18. Going for the Doctor

One night, a few days after James had left, I had eaten my hay and was lying down in my straw fast asleep, when I was suddenly roused by the stable bell ringing very loud. I heard the door of John’s house open, and his feet running up to the hall. He was back again in no time; he unlocked the stable door, and came in, calling out, “Wake up, Beauty! You must go well now, if ever you did;” and almost before I could think he had got the saddle on my back and the bridle on my head. He just ran round for his coat, and then took me at a quick trot up to the hall door. The squire stood there, with a lamp in his hand.
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Barbie & Tawny Sets – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftWe’ve been keeping everyone up to date with the best horse gift ideas we can find, from shoes to sculpture. Today we want to focus on the youngsters again & that old favorite luckiest girl around…lovely Barbie & her horse Tawny.

Barbie the Equestrian

Back in the day, our Barbies had horses too, but not like she does these days. Today her horse moves on her own & takes Barbie for a ride over fences. We love the attention to detail, especially the fun & frilly equestrian outfits Barbie wears. Pink can be used anywhere! Each set below includes both Barbie & her handsome palomino mount Tawny & a variety of colorful, realistic accessories. Barblie loves to show in both Western & English garb & her horse can do anything.
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Toys For the Kids – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftWe’ve been keeping everyone up to date with fun & fab horse gift ideas, from shoes to sculpture. Today we want to focus on the youngsters, as the holidays delight them the most. Not to mention kids tend to be the most passionate horse people of us all.

Horse Toys

Horses have always had a place on toy store shelves, from Breyer to Barbie, they carry dolls tirelessly. We did some shopping around to see the latest in horse & equestrian toys to share. Much of what we found was similar to what we remember from the days of our youth, which makes this post all the more fun to write. The items below were hand selected & will put delight on the faces of young horse lovers everywhere.
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Top Tips for Managing Your Horse’s Weight

Click to see VideoFor the last few weeks we have been posting about horse weight and fat scoring your horse. Today we are rounding them off with a few tips for managing your horse’s weight.

Staying Trim

This is another handy video from World Horse Welfare and it provides some of their top tips for managing your horse’s weight. Learning how to control the weight of an overweight horse without shocking their system is an important thing for any horse owner or caretaker to know.

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Show Groom – Horse Jobs

groom standing with a horse and man

While this is an entry level position, it is an essential one for the riders and trainers when at a horse show. Regardless of discipline, horse shows are a high-stress breeding ground for unexpected problems.

What You Need

There are many tasks that can fall under the grooms command and the actual job description will vary from show to show. That means that not only does the job vary, but so does the pay. This is a position which benefits from a firm knowledge of horseflesh, a teamwork attitude and independent, creative thinking.
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 17. John Manly’s Talk

Black horse in a green field

Chapter 17. John Manly’s Talk

The rest of our journey was very easy, and a little after sunset we reached the house of my master’s friend. We were taken into a clean, snug stable; there was a kind coachman, who made us very comfortable, and who seemed to think a good deal of James when he heard about the fire.

“There is one thing quite clear, young man,” he said, “your horses know who they can trust; it is one of the hardest things in the world to get horses out of a stable when there is either fire or flood. I don’t know why they won’t come out, but they won’t — not one in twenty.”
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Equine Kitchen – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftWe’ve been keeping everyone up to date with the latest in horse gift ideas, from shoes to sculpture. Today it’s time to visit the kitchen & take a look at some fun horsey gift ideas for cooking horse enthusiasts.

Equine Cook

The only type of horse we like to see in the kitchen is the artificial type, in the form of cute accessories or classically beautiful pieces. Horses are an unexpected touch that can work in any type of decor, from whimsical to formal. It’s all about your taste & just how horse crazy you really are.
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Equine Flavored Accessories – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftWe’ve been across the board delivering horse gift ideas on any number of subjects, from shoes to sculpture. Today we want to return to the wardrobe with a few fun equine theme accessories.

Wearing Horses

We like to wear horses on a daily basis, but don’t like to be overbearing about it. A little horse here, a little horse there and we are happily bringing our fave animal with us wherever we go. From keeping your neck warm to holding your pants up, we’ve got all kinds of fun accessories today.
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Equine Stationary & Card Sets – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftWe’ve been offering all sorts of horse theme gift ideas for all types of discerning gift givers and today we are switching gears. Today we are looking to the past for a gift that isn’t often received in the 21st century.

Write A Letter

When was the last time you wrote a letter or sent someone a card? It’s a great way to share your appreciation for the equine animal while spreading some snail-mail joy. Everyone loves to get mail, even the paper kind – especially when it holds a note from a friend or relative. We selected some amazing card and stationary sets to share here, some that may even convince you take up letter writing again. 😉
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