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A grooms eye view of the 2012 Olympics
An Olympic Groom’s Journey
Pamela Nunn is a freelance FEI groom who went to previous “Games” with Canadian event rider Selena O’Hanlon and this time, will be going to London with team alternate Shandiss Wewiora and 8-yr-old Irish Sport Horse Rockfield Grant Juan.
Pamela writes: “One of the interesting things about being a freelance groom is [...]
A day in the life of an outrider at the Races
Life On the Backside From the Pony’s Back!
By Linda Poulos
I arrive at the track before dawn to feed and clean my stall, that’s right… stall. I only have one 16 hand, ugly but lovable appaloosa – 19 years old – who does the work of three ponies. Most pony people have at least four or [...]
Posted in I wanna be a..., Racing Industry
Also tagged Freelance and Contract Workers, Job Seeker Tips, racing
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Volunteer devoted to horses for 51 years
Volunteer devoted to horses for 51 years.
Posted in I wanna be a..., Uncategorized, volunteer resources
Also tagged I wanna be a..., Networking, Volunteer Resources
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I wanna be”‚¬ ¦”‚¬ ¦a professional groom
Edited from an Interview by Chris Stafford on Eventing Radio.
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It’s a dream job for many “‚¬ just think of it, grooming perfect horses for elegant riders in gorgeous stables while traveling the world for the show circuit”‚¬ ¦.who could ask for more?‚ Right?
The life of a groom is a labour of love and [...]
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I wanna be a ……PROFESSIONAL HORSE TRAINER
“I wanna be a …..”
Julie Goodnight, Clinician and Trainer, “Horse Master with Julie Goodnight” TV Host annswers the questions of a concerned mum whose daughter dreams of becoming a professional horse trainer.
Mini-Vet School Offers Glimpse Into Veterinary Life
Horse owners, animal lovers and aspiring veterinarians can get a feel for what it’s like to be a veterinarian during the Ontario Veterinary College’s inaugural Mini-Vet School to be held at the University of Guelph next month.
Published Jan 26th, 2010
www.ovc.uoguelph.ca
Posted in Education, Equine Science, Uncategorized
Also tagged Education, Equine Science, Industry Resources
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Becoming Shorty Legs
An inside look at the life of Rodeo Clown Shorty Leggs. Also known as Randy, the Champion Bull Rider.
