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Social Media – Horse Jobs

Man standing next to horses with his back to the camera

Similar in nature to a horse web designer, working as a social media administrator doesn’t allow much time with horses, but it does allow a high level of flexibility and independence. For most, this works better as a part-time endeavor as it can be seasonal in nature.

Social media requires a sparkling wit, a solid understanding of your niche or discipline within the industry and extreme dedication to a cause.

What You Need

These days businesses are sorely behind the times if they don’t have strong social media profiles. Interaction online has become commonplace to enough of the world that global access is growing exponentially in importance. Social media mavens have an understanding of online trends and the ability to utilize them in a manner which achieves measurable results.
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Rocking Horses – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftIt’s December again & we’re sharing all kinds of horsey gift ideas, from shoes to lipstick. Today we are going back in time to one of the original types of horse toys (some with a modern twist), rocking horses.

Rock ‘N Roll

While they are a traditional horse toy, the rocking horse has worn many faces. There are literally hundreds of variations on the original theme. We love the original wooden rockers, even with all the squeaks & upkeep, but some of the models below are pretty cool. Whether you prefer traditional or a more modern take on the original we have a bunch of great options to choose from.
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The Horse Show with Rick Lamb Episode 381 – Landsmot Horse Festival

Click to see VideoRecently we’ve been posting episodes of The Horse Show with Rick Lamb & are delighted to share such a huge selection of unique horse topics with our readers. We won’t post every episode, but will share the ones we found the most interesting & fun.

Landsmot Horse Festival

The Landsmot Horse Festival takes place during the height of summer in Iceland. The event celebrates a part of the Icelandic culture & is the largest equine event in the country. Horses have always been prized as a reliable form of transport in Iceland & their breed is one of the purest on the planet. In this episode Rick explores this fun & festive event.
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Web Designer – Horse Jobs

Man carrying computer and camera equipment past a horse

This is an entirely different horse job from almost all of the rest – namely because you don’t have to get dirty to do it. While it doesn’t provide a great deal of hands-on experience, it is a way for horse lovers to make a good living.

What You Need

These days businesses are sorely behind the times if they don’t have web capabilities and the horse industry is a surprisingly big one. While experience with horses is elemental, it isn’t as important as experience building websites or perhaps more importantly experience in the online horse industry. This job is unique in that it allows a great deal of flexibility and independence as well as an opportunity to interact with a global industry audience.
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 22. Earlshall

Black horse in a green field

Chapter 22. Earlshall

The next morning after breakfast Joe put Merrylegs into the mistress’ low chaise to take him to the vicarage; he came first and said good-by to us, and Merrylegs neighed to us from the yard. Then John put the saddle on Ginger and the leading rein on me, and rode us across the country about fifteen miles to Earlshall Park, where the Earl of Wexmire lived. There was a very fine house and a great deal of stabling. We went into the yard through a stone gateway, and John asked for Mr. York. It was some time before he came. He was a fine-looking, middle-aged man, and his voice said at once that he expected to be obeyed. He was very friendly and polite to John, and after giving us a slight look he called a groom to take us to our boxes, and invited John to take some refreshment.
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Horse Gift Round Up – What to Get Horse Lovers for the Holidays

GiftNow that it’s December, there is no hiding from the fact that the holidays are here. For the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing a variety of horse gift ideas, from shoes to lipstick. Today we want to put to give you literally hundreds of clever ideas with our horse gift round up.

Timely Shopping

Let’s face it, if you get it done now, you won’t have to brave crowds at the malls & shopping centers. We love how easy the Internet makes it to find interesting items & have them shipped right to our (or our fave horse lover’s) door. We’ve combined our latest finds with some of our fave items from the past few years for even more ideas.
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Equine Ornaments – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftTis’ the season & we’ve been sharing all kinds of horse theme gift ideas, from shoes to lipstick. Today we are moving away from beauty products & sharing something a little more seasonal to get you in the spirit of the season.

Festive Horse

What horse lover doesn’t want to cover their tree in horse ornaments? We think this is one time of the year when it’s just fine to over-horse your home. Who says Rudolph was really a reindeer? Last time we checked, horses were the best animal for pulling a sleigh. Regardless, horses can be just as festive (& they don’t have those pesky antlers to watch out for) so we looked far & wide to find the best horsie ornaments – just in time for decorating!
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Equine Theme Perfume – Horse Gift Ideas

GiftThe holidays will be here before you know it, so we’ve been sharing all kinds of horse theme gift ideas, from shoes to lipstick. Today we want to keep with the powder room theme as we share some sweet smelling equestrian inspired cosmetics.

Smelling Sweet

Let’s face it, horse stables aren’t generally known for their enticing aroma. However, many brands use an equestrian element as part of their branding strategy. From Hermès to Ralph Lauren, the world of fashion seems to know (& celebrate) just how expensive our four legged friends really are.
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The Horse Show with Rick Lamb Episode 378 – Jumping Through Fire

Click to see VideoRecently we’ve been sharing episodes of The Horse Show with Rick Lamb & are delighted to share such a huge selection of unique horse topics with our readers. We don’t post every episode, but will share the ones we found the most interesting & fun.

Jumping Through Fire

Obviously we don’t recommend anyone trying this trick at their own barn or stable – it should only be attempted by professionals. In this episode Rick catches up with trick rider Gary Bennett to learn a few things about the profession & maybe even a trick or two.
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