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Horse Artist Interview – Emily of Texas

Name Emily Website emilyoftexas.wordpress.com Follow Emily on twitter @emilyoftexas Where I am I live in Alpine, Texas Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I was born in Fort Worth, Texas, raised there and in Europe and Asia. Educated at University of Arizona and Texas Wesleyan […]

Horse Jobs – Vet Assistant

Another important member of the equine world, often vet assistants are working their way through medical school and will someday become a veterinarian themselves. They handle the more basic tasks and often accompany the vet on stable visits. What You Need Working with both people and their sick animals requires a great deal of patience, […]

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 […]

Types of Horse Treats

Here is a quick breakdown of some common things people feed their horses as a treat. Remember, when picking treats for your animal the most beneficial will be the treats with no chemicals, preservatives or unnatural ingredients. Grain and Molasses Grain with is a great treat for your horse, but should only be fed in […]

Types of Grain

Here is a brief description of some of the more common grains fed to horses. Often grain is fed on a supplemental basis to put weight on an animal or for high energy athletes. As always, it’s important to educate yourself about anything you feed your horse. Oats growing Oat grain Oats Probably the most […]

Types of Hay

There are a wide variety of different hay types – each with its own benefits (a few even have drawbacks) for your animals. Always consult your vet or an equine nutritionist before you decide which hays to feed your horse, as their results can vary widely from breed to breed. Alfalfa growing Alfalfa hay Alfalfa […]

Horse Job – Stable Hand

A position usually found in small establishments with fewer horses and employees, the duties of a stable hand can encompass those of groom, handler, stall cleaner & schooling rider. This is an entry level position, good for those who want to begin a career in the equine industry. What You Need This is a position […]

Horse Jobs – Handler

The handler is responsible for the control and grooming of a horse in their charge. Depending on the size of the establishment, duties of a groom and handlers can overlap to a large degree. Heavy Hands-On Handlers are expected to be the authority on their horse charges and probably spend the most time with each […]

Horse Jobs – Stall Cleaner

This is a position usually found in larger establishments with many animals to look after. It is often a starting point for someone looking to earn more hands-on experience around horses. What You Need Sometimes this position covers grooming, feeding and general maintenance, however their main objective is to keep the stable clean. This is […]

Horse Jobs – Groom

A position which can be a springboard for a long career in the horse industry, the groom is the one who actually takes care of daily routine for the animals. Multitasking There are many tasks that can fall under the grooms command and the actual job description will vary from facility to facility. That means […]