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Modern Day Pen to Paper

March 28, 2008 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

Before the Internet if we had something we wanted to write and more importantly that we believed others should or would want to read then it was a question of getting that piece or pieces in print and advertising the availability of the said information. So perhaps a large input (of time/money), for a small return (readers).

These days you can post on any given topic on the Internet and have 1000s, 10s of thousands or countless more view this information. If you have a passion for writing and more importantly, love to write fact filled pieces about horses then consider looking at EquinePost.com.

They are looking for people to write on a particular subject that they are an expert in and to provide pieces on a monthly basis. Although not paid work, this is a chance to get recognised as a writer for a particular field (perhaps dressage, breeding horses, western riding or a myriad of possibilities).  And, if you write on top of providing a service to the equine world then there is a chance to advertise your business to a unique 7,000 people that visit Equine Post each month.

For those of you familiar with affiliate programs and making money through banner/link advertising (which can be a great passive income once built up), there is a chance to make a profit from this as well as having your pieces read by many. Check out Equine Post if this appeals at all. You could just be the next expert everyone’s waiting to hear from.

“Horse Terminology… Flashy = White Socks.”

tag: writing, passive income, advertising services

Filed Under: Career, Horse Related

A Closer Look…

March 26, 2008 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

It has dawned on me that although I’ve mentioned the AHSE in a piece in relation to instructing qualifications that I needed to further investigate what was on offer.

I was talking with one of the instructors that teaches down where my horse is agisted today and found out a bit about her background with teaching. I’d just assumed she had a qualification through the EFA or AHRC but found out otherwise. Only instructing part time but wanting to be insured to teach private lessons she acquired a piece of paper and insurance through the AHSE, otherwise known as Horse Safety Australia.

Becoming qualified through the AHSE looks to be a perfect move for the instructor who’s already been there done that but without the piece of paper. Or perhaps someone who has a qualification from overseas and has recently moved toAustraliaand wants to be insured to instruct.

The AHSE doesn’t teach people what they need to know to become qualified to instruct but rather assesses on an assumed known basis. The only prerequisite is having an up to date first aid certificate. After this it’s just a question of getting assessed and then being told at what level you’ve been deemed competent – assistant instructor, instructor, senior instructor, etc.

The qualification can be gained through a five day clinic held by the AHSE.These clinics are held throughout the country and dates and states as well as expenses can be found at http://www.ahse.info/futureclinics.htm.

If you’ve already got the knowledge and been putting it in practice but want to be insured, perhaps this will be the most time efficient way to go about it.

“Horse Terminology… 16.2hh = 15.3hh.”

tag: qualification, horseriding, instructing, insurance, EFA, AHRC, AHSE

Filed Under: Career, Education, Horseriding

Spring into Action

March 25, 2008 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

Think gymnastics and horses are the best things since sliced bread? Perhaps vaulting is for you. Summed up, the equestrian sport of vaulting is described as “gymnastics performed on a moving horse going on a circle line, in full harmony.”

A sport that can be done as an individual or in a team, it is amazing to watch and a sport that is seen in many countries and is a part of the International Equestrian Federation.

Visiting http://www.efanational.com/ and clicking on Accreditation and Certificates >> Coaching >> For the Public, will take you to a page that lists the three levels of Vaulting Coaches available through the Equestrian Federation of Australia. It is also listed on the Fédération Equestre Internationale website
(http://www.fei.org/Disciplines/Vaulting/Pages/Default.aspx).

If you are interested in this sport, there are a few websites worth checking out:
– http://www.vaultingclub.com/ – the International Vaulting Club website which lists 35 countries that participate in vaulting.
– http://www.equestrian.org.au/db/eq/instructor_list.asp – you can do a search on Vaulting coaches throughout Australia.
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aZTj-MDAYw – Freestyle Vaulting at the World Equestrian Games, 2006.
– http://www.valleyviewranch.com/ – Valley View Ranch offers riding programs in English and Hunt Seat, Western Stock Seat and Barrels and Vaulting.

“Lungeing: Popular training method in which a horse exercises his owner by spinning him in circles until dizzy.”

tag: horseriding, EFA, coaching, vaulting

Filed Under: Career, Horseriding

TTouch

March 24, 2008 by Christine Meunier 2 Comments

I have been switching horse books with a friend at church over the past few months and she has introduced me to the delightful series that is Heartland. Based around the story of a young girl and her older sister who run a horse haven of sorts that was set up by their mother, the book advocates natural therapies for horses, the Monty Roberts ‘Join Up’ method and TTouch.

Not being familiar with the latter of the three, I thought it’d be worth looking into this as I’d seen the benefits of the other two through friends and their horses.

TTouch “…is a method based on circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the body… is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence – a little like ‘turning on the electric lights of the body’…using a combination of specific touches, lifts, and movement exercises, TTouch helps to release tension and increase body awareness.”

Perhaps you’re already familiar with this method or you’re considering the possibility of testing it out on your horse but don’t know how it works – there are practitioners around the world that are now using and advocating this method to work with horses in different areas. It is possible to become trained in this area and provide a service. Take a look at http://www.ttouch.com/horsePrac.shtml.

http://www.ttouch.com/whyTTEAM.shtml – TTouch for the horse.

http://www.ttouch.com/productsBooks.shtml#horses – Five books listed in regards to TTouch and horses.
http://alove4horses.com/blog/teach-through-touch/ – Teach Your Horse With a Gentle Touch.

“Horse Terminology… Pony Type = Small and Hairy.”

tag: TTouch, Monty Roberts, training, self education, horse books, join up, equine massage

Filed Under: Career, Education

In the Saddle

March 23, 2008 by Christine Meunier 1 Comment

I was surprised to find chatting with a young girl at the riding school where I teach the other day that she wants to become a jockey. But why should this surprise me? A riding school would be the perfect place to start out learning how to ride a horse at a young age.

If you have a desire to one day be involved with racing horses – be it thoroughbreds, quarter horses, arabs or perhaps standardbreds – then the best place to start would be at a young age getting hours in the saddle and around horses, learning about how they move, their temperaments and general health. Gaining experience in the saddle at a young age will make it easier I believe to pursue track work at training properties in the future.

Spellers at Larneuk

Research your possibilities – it’s great to get experience but make sure you’re learning where you’re working, that you’re not being given horses past your capability as you start out but that you’re also being given opportunities to prove yourself.

Also consider taking up a job as a track rider or an apprenticeship if offered to you and be willing to travel – the best races across the world or even one country will be found in different states/regions. You’ll need to travel to take part in these race meetings.

Take a look at http://www.jockeysroom.com/msg4.htm -this page answers many questions about becoming a flatwork jockey and provides links to relevant sites as well as some information about being a jumps jockey.

http://www.northernracingcollege.co.uk/ – offering courses and apprenticeships on a range of horse related vocations but especially becoming a jockey.

The Australian Thoroughbred Racing Employment Centre site lists positions across Australia in relation to track work.

http://www.jagb.co.uk/wanttobeajockey.aspx – Professional Jockeys Association

http://www.brs.org.uk/ – the British Racing School

“There is nothing wrong with being an intelligent rider” – Mike Smith.

tag: horseriding, training, education, united kingdom, apprenticeship, racing, travel, racehorses, thoroughbreds, jockey, exercise rider

Filed Under: Career, Horseriding

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