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 […]
What Partner Pferd Equestrian Fair Geared towards horse lovers of all types this is a large show with a great deal of activities including the expo, a sales exhibition, shows and a professional forum. The fair is one of the largest events of its kind in central Germany and last year they attracted 56,000 visitor […]
Let’s face it, this list could go on forever. However there are a few important fundamentals which every horse owner should follow. (Be sure to check out the care section for more in-depth info!)
This post was published in 2008 and the information is outdated. Not only have horse genetics taken strides forward, but the information below needs updating and/or correction. We’ve decided to leave this page as is, to show just how complex horse color genetics are and how befuddled online information about them can be. For more […]
Fourth in the horse photoshop collection series, more freaky horses coming right up. An unlikely combo indeed Image from Solipse1
An integral part of a large working stable or barn, the barn foreman implements the essential routines of day to day horse life. What You Need This is a position which benefits from in-depth horse knowledge, general admin experience and the ability to multi-task. A key team player, the foreman’s communication skills and organization are […]
Social media is quickly becoming a great way to form community based on your industry or passion. There are lots of different social networking sites out there, but Twitter is quickly becoming my favorite. What is Twitter? For those of you who aren’t familiar with Twitter, it is a micro-blogging service that allows you to […]
An essential member of any large barn or stable, the barn manager is responsible for planning and orchestrating the day to day life of each animal in their charge. What You Need This is a position which benefits from management experience, a high level of organization and a supreme knowledge of horses. Attention to detail […]
More fun with horses and celebrities (and the strange similarities between the two). Here are some more horses & ponies who resemble our celebrity faves. Image from Jaedde & Sis Image from David Paul Ohmer When he opens the fence to feed me I will put my plan into action Image from .mands. Image from […]
As many of you have seen, there have been some big changes at The Equinest. A more structured posting schedule has become a priority, and slowly but surely they are coming together. All About Horse Careers Monday is now Horse Job Day, and will feature information about horse jobs, careers in the horse industry, advice, […]
Let’s face it, the list of horse tips is never ending. There will always be a need to share information about caring for, training and feeding the horses in our lives. The Essentials Tuesday is a great day to learn something new, so I’ve designated the second weekday to articles with horse tips, how-to guides, […]