http://horsejobs.ca/blog Equine Employment and Education News Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:19:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Source: Slam Sports The Ontario harness racing world was turned upside down on Friday when it was announced that three of the country's top drivers were fined and suspended for reportedly conspiring to fix races. Drivers Brad Forward, Gene Piroski and Kevin Wallis are accused of affecting the outcome of horse races ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=266 Please join HorseJobs.ca at the REACH HURON, 1st Anniversary Open House Saturday, September 11th, from 10 am to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION DISPLAYS, DEMONSTRATIONS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES   Come and see what has happened in the  First Year at REACH See what we have planned for the year to come!           CONTACT INFORMATION FOR REACH HURON: Melanie Prosser, BSc(Agr), ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=257 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 ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=264 Source: Ontario Veterinary College News The University of Guelph has received $2 million from the E.P. Taylor Equine Research Fund to support clinical research in the health and performance of racehorses. The announcement was made Thursday during the second annual Equi-Challenge, which brings together some of Canada's most notable equestrians. "This generous ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=261 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 ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=259 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 ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=255 Your Social Insurance Number is a very valuable piece of personal identification used by the government to identify you accurately for government use. Do you carry your SIN card in your wallet?  Do you know when and to whom you should provide your SIN number without putting yourself at risk of ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=251 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 ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=248 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!! http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=245 Most competitive peope that I know are a little superstitious.  Some more than others..I know one Eventer that has "lucky socks", a Dressage rider who listens to a "lucky playlist" on her ipod before hitting the ring and a showgroom who uses a lucky hoofpick on show days..yes.  that's right.  I said a ... http://horsejobs.ca/blog/?p=241