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Heads or Tails by Bernadette Kelly

August 15, 2016 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

The fifth in the Riding High series, Heads or Tails? by Bernadette Kelly follows the adventures of teenager Annie Boyd.

Although Annie is only new to the world of horse riding and owning, she is establishing herself as a capable rider and owner. Annie has secured work at a local riding school and agistment property in Ridgeview where she lives. She attends pony club and has some great friends there and at school.

Annie is devastated to find that someone has cut off the tail of a horse at work. Although she thought it was the owners, she soon finds out from her boss that it was stolen. In time this isn’t the only horse that has had their tail stolen.

As the thief continues to strike, Annie and her friends become increasingly concerned. Plus, her boss Erica loses a client and fears that will continue to happen until the thief is found and caught.

Devising a plan to catch the thief, Annie pursues what she thinks is a credible lead. When this leads to putting her own horse and herself in danger, she questions just what she’s gotten herself into. When her parents find out, they do too.

Annie is devastated to find that her actions lead to not being allowed to ride her beloved pony for a couple of weeks. Her only consolation is that the ban will be lifted before her next pony club rally.

Annie determines to stay low and out of trouble. However, when she becomes aware of suspicious activity one night, she can’t help but go and investigate. This leads to the thief being caught and the horses and ponies of Ridgeview being safe once again.

Annie is relieved for the outcome, but once again finds herself in trouble for interfering in a matter that should be left to the police. In Heads or Tails? Annie learns that some ideas are better left alone; or at least left to the professionals. This story is a quick and easy read that is sure to entertain the younger reader.

Author: Bernadette Kelly
http://www.bernadettekelly.com.au/
Fiction – any
In My Library? As an eBook, yes!
Want it? Get it now at Amazon.

Immigration and Horses

August 12, 2016 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

I was recently looking on a job seeking site. It was specifically focused on equine related positions. An advert on the site led me to a person who specialised in immigration work relating to horses. I hadn’t considered the possibility of the two combining to create another horse related job – horses and immigration.

It shouldn’t be surprising if you are aware of the many that travel overseas to work with horses. Particularly in the racing industry, there are many people who need to organise varying visas so that they can work in another country.

Immigration and Horses - the Thoroughbred Industry is big on Workers who Travel — Immigration and Horses – the Thoroughbred Industry is big on Workers who Travel

This particular business helps with just that – immigration and horses. If you’re looking to work in the racing industry, they are well versed on what visas are needed and how to achieve this.

For someone who is undertaking a new job in another country, it must be nice to know there is qualified help available in this area. As someone who has worked in the thoroughbred breeding and racing industries, I have travelled overseas to study in Ireland. From here, I have made acquaintances who have come back to Australia to work in our thoroughbred industry.

Immigration and Horses

When I was actively involved in the stud side of things, I often worked with people from other countries. They included South Africans, Irishmen and women and some from England. I know that a lot of Asian people are now making their way to Australia. Here they can work and gain horse related qualifications. Immigration appears to be a big area and perhaps increasing more as people become aware of opportunities online. They then decide to further themselves and their career in another country.

Immigration and horses could become a focal point for those who know of immigration law and want to focus on the niche area of equine employment.

“There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favorite places is on the back of my horse.” – Rolf Kopfle

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Horse Anthelmintics, Education and Sales

August 10, 2016 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

Although the worming of horses is something that I’ve done regularly, I hadn’t considered horse anthelmintics for Equus Education. Indeed, it is something I read about regularly, too! Yet it has taken me awhile to consider it for a post here.

Anthelmintics are products that are often used by horse owners. Given regularly when needed, they can be very effective in lowering worm count levels in horses. These products are often made up of one of six main ingredients:

pyrantel
moxidectin
praziquantel
febendazole
ivermectin
mebendazole

I have no doubt that most people who work in the field of creating these wormers, selling them and educating others about their use, have a background in science. Perhaps it’s an Equine Science Degree or an Animal Science Degree in which they’re able to focus on horse health and equine parasitology.

For those who are familiar with using horse anthelmintics, they may be aware that owners used to be encouraged to worm every 12 weeks – and perhaps to change the active ingredient once a year.

Using Horse Anthelmintics

The current practice encouraged is to only use when needed. How do we know when a horse needs to be wormed? Faecal Worm Egg Counts can be carried out to determine the worm burden within a particular animal. Anything above 200 is considered reasonable enough to treat the horse. If figures are below this, then it is advised not to worm the horse. This is to avoid using a paste that is costing money when it isn’t needed.

Knowing this information – and how to use it effectively – can come about by being educated. This is possible through people studying worms in horses and anthelmintic products. There are people within the horse industry who do exactly this. They study and they teach others about how to use worming products efficiently and effectively. If this area of horse care appeals to you, perhaps such a job role would also be appealing.

The Tagger Herd: Nikki Tagger

August 8, 2016 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

Another book in the Tagger Herd series, this one focuses on twenty-year-old Nikki Tagger. Nikki is passionate about her family and horses. One horse in particular has raised concern as he isn’t gaining weight. In fact, Arcturus seems to be losing weight, in spite of carefully measured rations.

The Tagger Herd: Nikki Tagger by Gini Roberge

Nikki works with the local vet to find a solution to the problem. As she is focusing on this, family life and helping to run the property, she is amazed to come across two characters from her past – her birth parents.

Nikki has to battle with the emotional roller coaster that involves meeting her birth parents for the first time and determining if there is any future for them in her life. Having been raised by Dru Tagger from two years of age, Nikki has experienced all she wants and needs with her adoptive mother, her half brother, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Nikki feels well loved and supported. She couldn’t imagine a better family and yet finds herself curious about getting to know her father. Something doesn’t sit right with her mother’s story however, and Nikki is determined to find out why.

The third book in the series, Nikki Tagger is a great look at horse health, the meaning of family and staying true to yourself. It further explores a few of the other members of the Tagger family and the character of Jack Morgan who works at The Stables.

The story ends well and yet leaves things open for another book to be written. Gini Roberge has once again crafted a story that is for the love of horses and family. Nikki Tagger is an enjoyable read with some interesting twists and a lot of horses.

Author: Gini Roberge
http://www.thetaggerherd.com/
Fiction – any
In My Library? As an eBook, yes!
Want it? Get it now at Amazon.

Equine Events Planner

August 5, 2016 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

I wonder how many careers I can come across that could focus on a niche area of horses? 🙂 I was on Facebook and saw an advert for a course on Event Planning and immediately thought: equine events planner!

Are you the kind of person who loves attending events? More so, do you enjoy planning and organising them? Then perhaps you could turn this passion into a career. Perhaps you could even turn it into an equine-focused career. This would definitely be a niche area of the events planning industry!

Equine Events Planner: what Events would you like to Organise?

There are many people out there who make a living from organising events for others. They know where to look for venues to hire, which caterers to use and what decorations to add that special touch.

Why couldn’t a business be set up that does this with an equine focus? You could cater to many different events:

birthdays
Christmas break ups
special race days
equine educational events
horse sales
the launching of a horse business
stud open days
stallion parade days

The list goes on! There are a multitude of events that could be planned and not all of them require being in one room. Perhaps you could help to organise an equine field trip for students or employees on behalf of an educational institution or business.

Undertaking a course on events planning and then utilising this qualification, the skills learned and potential contacts gained could help you to start up your own business. With the right kind of marketing and a bit of brain storming, I’ve no doubt an Equine Events Planner business could be created! Perhaps this niche area appeals to you and your skills. Why not take the leap and pursue it?

“A horse is the projection of peoples’ dreams about themselves – strong, powerful, beautiful – and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence.” – Pam Brown

Heads or Tails by Bernadette Kelly

Immigration and Horses

Immigration and Horses

Horse Anthelmintics, Education and Sales

Using Horse Anthelmintics

The Tagger Herd: Nikki Tagger

Equine Events Planner

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