Articles Tagged 'Horse Industry'

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Dream Jobs: Professional Polo Player Sunny Hale

Sunny Hale has conquered her goals and inspired many fans with her equestrian career. by Karen Braschayko From winning titles to developing tournaments, Sunny Hale has become a passionate ambassador for the players and horses of polo. Her life of adventure and travel began young, and she has...

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Dream Jobs: Mounted Police Officer Erik Eide

Sergeant Erik Eide patrols the City of Detroit with the help of horses. by Karen Braschayko Imagine if at your job your horse was your partner, carrying you across streets and through crowds, working with you to spot trouble and protect citizens. For Sergeant Erik Eide, a horse lover since c...

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Dream Jobs: Trail Builder Susan Stormer

Creating pathways for equestrians to experience the outdoors with their horses is Susan Stormer’s horse-related career. by Karen Braschayko Many of us only wish we could earn a living riding horses through forests and across beautiful landscapes, but Susan Stormer has found a way to do...

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Dream Jobs: Equine Veterinarian Crystal DeWitt

Helping horses (and their owners!) feel better is Dr. Crystal DeWitt’s equine career. by Karen Braschayko When your horse gets sick or looks lame, you put your faith in the person you call for help, hoping that veterinarian is competent, knowledgeable, and understands devotion to horse...

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Dream Jobs: Children’s Book Illustrator Susan Jeffers

Susan Jeffers has made her career illustrating children’s books – many of them about horses. by Karen Braschayko Your local library probably holds several of Susan Jeffers’ children’s books, since she has illustrated around 40 of them. From portraying classics like Bl...

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Dream Jobs: Georgina Bloomberg, Professional Show Jumper and YA Author

Georgina Bloomberg has made her career as an equestrian, author and philanthropist helping animal-centered charities. by Karen Braschayko Many have heard of her as the mayor of New York City’s daughter, but in the horse world she’s Georgina Bloomberg, award-winning professional G...

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Dream Jobs: Icelandic Horse Trainer and Equestrian Performer

Gudmar Petursson shares his experiences riding with the Knights of Iceland and how he became a respected trainer of Icelandic Horses. by Karen Braschayko You may have seen Gudmar Petursson presenting at equine expos, conducting clinics or performing with his show team Knights of Iceland. He ...

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Dream Jobs: Equestrian Series Author

Jessica Burkhart's Canterwood Crest series takes young horse lovers – and herself – into an exciting fictional equestrian world. by Karen Braschayko Jessica Burkhart has made a career writing about young equestrians, beautiful horses and growing up in a horse-centered world ...

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Riding with the Budweiser Clydesdales

The View from the Top! Triple Crown Karen goes riding with the Budweiser Clydesdales. If you know anything about the area of Florida that I live in, the Daytona Beach area, you are probably pretty familiar with us as the home of Daytona International Speedway and NASCAR! We do have, however, ano...

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Dream Jobs: Equestrian Public Relations

Attending the Olympics and meeting the world’s top riders and horses is all part of Rebecca Walton’s equestrian career. by Karen Braschayko Lifelong rider Rebecca Walton has found her dream job with horses by working in public relations. She represents elite equestrians and their h...