I love learning about new initiatives within the Equine Industry. That’s why I’ve started this blog! You can read about more than 170 different equine related careers on it, here. One new initiative that I’ve recently learned about is Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s Next Crop group. This focuses on connecting under 36 year olds in the industry.

The group has been created with the aim of providing those aged 36 and under with the chance to network with their peers in the industry, as well as the opportunity to continue their professional development and education.”

For those who have an interest in the thoroughbred breeding industry, entry is open! You can find out more via https://www.tbaus.com/next-crop/. Access will be given to those in this group, to exclusive events within the industry.

I’m not one who tends to feel old, but not being young enough to take part in this initiative is something I am feeling keenly currently!

TBA aims to have a chapter of Next Crop in each state, which will then feed into a national leadership committee.
Membership is free.”

I genuinely feel that the thoroughbred industry provides some incredible opportunities for horse enthusiasts. You get:

• so many experiences,
• great exposure to horses
• and are paid often better than other parts of the equine industry

If you are interested even slightly in breeding horses, I encourage you to check this out! Free events are a wonderful way to break into an industry, learn many things and also develop invaluable contacts. Even if you have an interest in breeds outside of the Thoroughbred, this is one industry that can teach you a lot and grant you access to almost every part of the world for work!

I believe it takes a horse person to best capture horse photos. They recognise if a horse is correctly positioned, the handler on the right side, ears pricked forward and so on!

Shelley Paulson is a talented equine photographer. I cannot believe it’s already been six months since she was profiled on Equus Education, but it has! Check out some of her work and find out about her career here.

Shelley is promoting a newly released application for equine photographers. I was pleased to learn about it recently on LinkedIn.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this app is packed with features to help you capture stunning photos of horses and the people who love them.”

• inspiration and prompts for photo sessions
• audio of horses whinnying to encourage the desired ‘ears forward’ position
• tips and tutorials to guide photographers through the app
• affirmations to keep you positive and pre-session prayer to assist in a calm and confident feeling before photography sessions
• creative ideas linked with photography techniques to inspire you
• recommended settings relating to lighting, horse and rider movement and more

Now I am not a photographer, but I definitely appreciate the value of a good horse photo! This application sounds awesome to me. If you are a photographer or are entertaining the idea of turning your passion for horses and photography into something more, why not check out this app?

For a one time purchase price, you can use this educational resource to build on your horse photography skills. Details on Shelley Paulson’s education site.