Tag Archives: equine career
Your False Self and Your Horses – Part Two
In Part One of this article I introduced the false self; the part of all human beings that obsesses about past experiences and worries about potential future problems. We all have a false self and it is not a bad thing. It helps is keep our behavior socially acceptable, it tries to keep [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Career Coaching, Relationships, Uncategorized
Also tagged false self, horse job, horsemanship
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Fast Fixes for Fear with Horses – Guest Blog
By Ange Dickson Finn
If you’re a trainer or riding instructor, I have a quiz for you:
How many times has your client or student told you he/she was nervous?
How many times have you responded with a soothing statement like, “Don’t be nervous”?
One more question: how’s that workin’ for ya?
Chances are, it’s not. [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Career Coaching, Relationships, Uncategorized
Also tagged confidence, fear, horsemanship, riding
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Horse Jobs and College Education
Deciding about college when you want to work in equestrian jobs is not a black and white decision. Most employers with horse jobs are more interested in experience than they are a particular degree or certificate. However, there are some good reasons to go to college. Here are some thoughts on the [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Career Coaching, Education, Equine Science, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized
Also tagged Equine Related Education, equine studies, horse schools
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Are Horse Jobs Right for You?
The horse industry is a free wheeling and fun place to work, but it is not for everyone. If you are a confident, self reliant, “think on your feet”, and flexible person who doesn’t mind sudden life changes that may require major adjustments, the horse industry may be for you.
Here are some characteristics of [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Career Coaching, Uncategorized
Also tagged equine employment, horse career, horse job, Job Search
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AHP Survey Says Good Things for Equine Employment
The American Horse Publications Association (AHP) just released the results from the Equine Industry Survey. 11,171 people participated. The statistics show positive trends in the horse industry despite hard economic times. Some of the statistics reflect good things ahead for equine employment.
Over half of the participants expect to remain at the same level [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Horse Industry Economy, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized
Also tagged horse industry, survey
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In Equine Jobs – What should you do if You Don’t get Paid
In these tough economic times, equine employers are under a lot of financial pressure. Even when the best financial practices are followed, it is easy for horse job employers to slip into cash flow problems without much warning. When employers who have horse jobs are looking around for ways to conserve [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Career Coaching, Relationships, Uncategorized
Also tagged creditor, Employment, getting paid, horse job, salary
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How is the Horse Industry Economy Doing?
How is the Horse Industry economy really doing? I hear all sorts of hopes and complaints, but what is really going on?
Is the horse industry economy still getting worse, has it leveled out, is it starting to get better? What do you think? Do you think we are suffering more than other [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Horse Industry Economy, Uncategorized
Also tagged economy, equestrian employment, horse industry
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10 Words that Don’t Belong in a Resume or Job Ad!
Here are some words and phrases that should never be used when advertising a job or writing a resume. Can you figure out why?
Self-Motivated
Hard Working
Dedicated
Organized
Reliable
Dependable
Good with People
Expert
Detail-Oriented
Responsible
These words and others like them describe “subjective qualities.” They represent qualities that are definitely desirable in an employment relationship. However, advertising for these qualities [...]
Posted in Career Coaching, Help Wanted Ad, Resumes, Uncategorized
Also tagged horse jobs, Job Search, mistakes, Resume, subjective words
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