Category Archives: Industry Resources

Social Networking for Job Seekers

By HorseJobs.ca | Published August 30, 2010

You all do it…you know what I am talking about… Twitter, Facebook, myspace, Blogger, Wordpress, FourSquare, LinkedIn.
So, How do YOU use social networking? To chat with friends, to keep up to date with old aquaintences?
How about to network, look for jobs or even as an online resume.
“Digital resumes” are the way of the future and one [...]

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The Horse | Why the Horse Business is Different and What to Do About It

By HorseJobs.ca | Published August 26, 2010

A cookie cutter business plan doesn’t work for us in the business of horses. Ours is a complex industry combining sport, passion, expensive four legged “assets” and of course the business of “business”.
There IS a way to build a successful business plan that works for you and that plan is often a key part in your success [...]

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If It’s Not 100% True, It’s a Lie.

By HorseJobs.ca | Published August 23, 2010

We love the tips from Career Hub (www.careerhubblog.com) but this one really struck a chord:
If It’s Not 100% True, It’s a Lie: Take Care with the Truth on Your Resume
We’ve all heard the sad and sometimes sensational stories on the news about people who have lost high-profile jobs due to a lie that is [...]

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Top 10 Job Searching Tips

By HorseJobs.ca | Published August 17, 2010

Top Ten Job Searching Tips
How many of these have you read? Here we go again, but this time I am concentrating on those matters which have emerged over the last two to three years, that we often neglected or failed to use in the past; mainly it’s to do with new technology.
1. Get a professional [...]

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FREE FARRIER CLINIC (ontario)

By HorseJobs.ca | Published August 16, 2010

Looking to hone your craft as a farrier?
Attention all farriers, interns, apprentices and students: Attend this FREE farrier clinic for demonstrations on fitting straight, egg and heart bar shoes.
WHEN: Saturday September 18, 2010 9am SHARP
WHERE: 3510 Bowen Road, Stephensville, ON
COST: Nada, nothing, zilch…it’s free!!

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HorseJobs.ca assists the Workforce Planning Board in creating a new educational CD!

By HorseJobs.ca | Published August 8, 2010

Recently the news has been heavy laden with words of woe such as “Unemployment”, ” Recession”, “Struggling economy”, “Lay offs”. DEPRESSING.
And yet, through all of this doom and gloom there IS growth in the agricultural and equine sector. Career opportunities continue to develop.
The equine industry alone is something of a silent giant when it comes to Canada’s [...]

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Top Five Horse Jobs: Best Careers for Working with Horses

By HorseJobs.ca | Published July 23, 2010

Horse jobs are some of the most exciting in the world, offering everything from travel to flexible schedules. Of course, some are easier to find than most, and it might take time to find great careers working with horses. These are some of the best.
Read more at Suite101: Top Five Horse Jobs: Best Careers for [...]

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The Horse | Mosquito Control Tips

By HorseJobs.ca | Published July 15, 2010

Mention mosquitoes to most people and you will conjure up clear visions of the annoying little bloodsuckers that leave you itching. But horse owners and those living near humid, swampy areas often are more aware of the fact that mosquitoes pose a significant health threat to both animals and humans. To protect humans from disease-causing [...]

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Readers Share Their Best Barn Chore Tips

By HorseJobs.ca | Published July 14, 2010

Readers Share Their Best Barn Chore Tips.

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Volunteer devoted to horses for 51 years

By HorseJobs.ca | Published July 14, 2010

Volunteer devoted to horses for 51 years.

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Equine Health News
- WEG: Kroger Stores to Offer Flex Grounds Pass Tickets
  Shoppers at 166 Kroger stores in four states will be able to purchase Flex Grounds Pass tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games along with their grocery items from Sept. 1 - Sept. 24. Kroger stores in Central Tennessee, Southern Illinois,... […]
- WEG: Build-Out Update at the Kentucky Horse Park
  The build-out for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) has reached less than a month to go, and construction crews have taken over the Kentucky Horse Park to prepare it for the 16-day event. Dozens of RV trailers have been moved into... […]
- BLM Requests Independent Operations Review
  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has asked the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council (NAS/NRC), an independent, nonprofit group that advises government agencies on scientific issues, to review the agency's Wild Horse and Burro... […]
- Managing Abnormal Heart Rhythm in the Performance Horse
  Exercise intolerance often is first sign that a performance horse has an abnormal heart rhythm, said Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, internal medicine clinician and graduate fellow in the department of large animal medicine at the University... […]
- Readers Share Dewormer Preference
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- Unwanted Horse Coalition Announces Operation Gelding
  Prevent unwanted horses by gelding your stallion or by providing the event at which other horse owners can get their stallions gelded. The Unwanted Horse Coalition's Operation Gelding will provide funds and materials to assist organizations, associations... […]
- Persistently Shocks Rachel Alexandra in Personal Ensign
  Persistently lived up to her name when she wore down reigning Horse of the Year and odds-on choice Rachel Alexandra for a one-length victory in the $294,000 Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 29. In an ironic twist, the winning 21-1 shot is trained... […]
- Tips for Horse Owners to Prepare for Hurricane Season
  With the hurricane season upon us, it is important for horse owners to ready themselves in advance for evacuation and other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team and the... […]
- California Horse Dealer Accused of Fraud
  A California woman accused of misrepresenting horses she offered for sale on equine-related websites pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge under a plea agreement filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles last week. Assistant U.S. Attorney... […]
- Training: Food Rewards Are More Effective Than Physical Contact
  Everybody loves a good back scratch, including your horse, right? Scratching of the withers has been scientifically proven to reduce a horse's heart rate, but a good scratch might not be enough to communicate to your horse that you're happy... […]
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