An email from TheHorse.com partners that I thought worth sharing:

“If you own or train horses, your input is needed! Element Market Research, an independent research firm is conducting an online survey on behalf of AAEP, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, to gather opinions about issues related to veterinary care. The results of this survey will be used to help develop and improve equine veterinary services across the United States.

The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and each participant will be given the chance to win one of five $100 cash prizes* upon completion of the survey. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.”

The rules about participating can be found online.

A note: deadline is by October 1st and only open to people 18 years of age and older 🙂

A rather amusing picture shared on facebook made me have a think about my role with horses.  The picture aptly shows different roles with horses depending on who is picturing what you do as a horse owner.

It got me thinking – what is my role with horses and what do I want it to be?

At the moment my role physically with horses is limited due to recovering from a head injury.  However, my role writing about horses (which I LOVE) is continuing and I can honestly say that my previous role with horses has been what I want:

• gaining experience and learning new skills
• travel to Ireland, France and South Africa
• playing outside with mares and foals
• putting horses through the sale ring in Australia
• writing about horses and generating a small income from this
• teaching about horses

Is your role with horses what you want it to be?  If not – what are you doing to work towards what you want?

If you aren’t sure of what you want, consider checking out the ‘Profile On‘ category to see what horse related roles are available and some advice from those already doing it.  You may also like to check out ‘Vocation 100‘ a list of over 100 different equine related jobs that I’ve written blog posts on.  Enjoy!

A workmate informed me today of Darley’s latest program in the Thoroughbred industry. So if you’ve heard of Darley, you’ve probably been made aware of their Darley Flying Start program. Starting in July of 2012, Sheikh Mohammed has set up another education program that is set to benefit Thoroughbred enthusiasts from China.

This internship lasts for 12 months and runs from July of one year until June the following. Why should this be such an appealing opportunity?

• The 12 month program is fully funded
• Successful applicants can be based in Britain, Ireland, France, Australia, the USA or Japan
• Further travel to Dubai will be included for students to gain further industry experience
• English lessons will be provided as well as access to learning about equine husbandry, agriculture, marketing, stallion nominations and much more
• All travel and accommodation expenses as well as a monthly living allowance will be provided

Applications have already closed for this year and 12 lucky interns will find themselves on an incredible journey over the next twelve months.

“Grab life by the reins.”