An exercise rider spends a great deal of time with the animals themselves. They are responsible for riding the racehorses during their exercise runs on the track. What You Need This is a position which benefits from a knowledge of horses and the racing industry, a strong teamwork ethic and a love of the outdoors. […]
Sharon Crute, Dynamic Equine Artist Ocala, Florida Website & places you can find my work online Website: www.sharoncrute.com Art of Horse Racing blog: scrute.blogspot.com Facebook: Sharon Crute Follow Sharon on twitter: @srcrute Tell us a little bit about you, what is your background and where do you come from? Born and raised in Rhode Island, […]
This position is similar in nature to a jockey and involves many of the same duties. Like jockeys, this is a job which requires great physical strength and can be quite dangerous. What You Need This is a position which benefits from a thorough knowledge of the racing industry, a great deal of experience with […]
Name Armando Suarez Website & places you can find my work online www.armandoshorseshoenailjewelry.com Where I am On the Eastern Shore of VA between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic. Onancock, Va is on the bay side of the shore. Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? […]
Being a jockey is not just about basking in the joy of the winners circle, it is a dangerous labor intensive position which requires a great deal of experience and knowledge. What You Need This is a position which benefits from strength of character, excellent riding skills and a firm understanding of the racing industry. […]
The term horse trainer can apply to any discipline and a good trainer will usually stick to one discipline or another. Racetrack trainers spend a great deal of time with each animal in their care, they must know their charges inside and out to maximize their performance on the track. What You Need This is […]
I’ll always be interested in helping promote those who do good things for horses and almost any rescue or sanctuary falls under that category. This week I’m pleased to present a guest post by Donna over at the Home At Last Sanctuary about their establishment. Jim and I are retired educators and we both faced […]
A racetrack vet is a veterinarian that specializes in racehorses and is often employed by large racetracks or stable owners to provide dedicated service to the animals at that facility. Like any veterinarian, this is a position which requires a great deal of schooling and certification. What You Need This is a position which benefits […]
Name Judy Wood Website & places you can find my work online Website: www.judywoodartphotography.com Blog: judywoodartphotography.blogspot.com Where I am Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I have always lived in Saskatoon, a small city person by upbringing but with a lot of […]
Name Eve Wheeler Website & places you can find my work online Website: www.EveWheelerArt.com Blog: ArtbyEve.blogspot.com Fine Art America: Eve Wheeler Follow Eve on twitter: @artbyeve Where am I? Florida
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*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. Sadly 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 […]