Horse Careers

We will each at some point face challenging times where uncertainty and confusion are all we feel and vulnerability and courage are the only way forward. For Dan Holden, walking into a herd of 1,200-pound horses is never a neutral experience. It can certainly be intimidating but, as he discovered, it can also be healing and a profound spiritual experience. He was dropped into what he experienced as an ‘advanced alien civilization’ when he enrolled in a Coaching with Horses program. It was as if “…The horses called me”. The ‘call’ has altered his life. This book is a response to the call.

As a technology pioneer at MIT and as the leader of three successful start-ups, Kevin Ashton experienced firsthand the all-consuming challenge of creating something new. Now, in a tour-de-force narrative twenty years in the making, Ashton leads us on a journey through humanity’s greatest...

"Narrated with wry undertones by Helen Laser... [who] takes Clo’s wry and self-injurious attitude and makes her relatable instead of unlikeable. [Laser] can fluidly vacillate from the “showhorse” privileged voice of Davis to the “workhorses” like Clo who endure dysmorphia and private...

For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This ""standard formula"" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it...

Inventing Your Horse Career is a resource and collaborative initiative designed to help you pursue your equine job passion with fun and flair. We've tapped into the knowledge and generosity of those who have forged the horse career success trail impressively to help you gain insight from experience and lessons learned the hard way. We don't feature standard career paths and media darlings, but instead offer unusual people, perspectives, and solutions for keeping the horse in the mix as you plan for a comfortable living.

In Horseshoes vs. Chess, veteran chamber executive and former mayor Dave Adkisson shares the insights he gained from more than 40 years observing chambers of commerce–as a CEO of three very different chambers (a small city chamber, a metro chamber, and a state chamber), as a two-term mayor of his hometown, as a former assistant to a U.S. Senator, and as a chamber leader on the national level.

Are you stuck? Are your current approaches to the safety of work leaving you frustrated and without the “world-class” safety performance they once promised? Safety is seemingly everywhere in our work worlds, but nothing seems to be getting any better. It’s time for a change. 10 Ideas to Make Safety Suck Less focuses on how to practically apply human and organizational performance within your organization, and will help you revolutionize your approaches to the safety of work (and practically everything else).

Some of us feel like donkeys in a world that celebrates racehorses―the shiny and flashy success stories that make us question our own worth and abilities. But life isn't about competing for gold medals. It’s about understanding your unique strengths and using them to mine all the gold that’s already within you. A delightful blend of short reflections, Rachel Anne Ridge’s The Donkey Principle has a central, timely message: Embracing your inner donkey is the key to overcoming obstacles, creating lasting change, and achieving meaningful success.

Inventing Your Horse Career is a resource and collaborative initiative designed to help you pursue your equine job passion with fun and flair. We've tapped into the knowledge and generosity of those who have forged the horse career success trail impressively to help you gain insight from experience and lessons learned the hard way. We don't feature standard career paths and media darlings, but instead offer unusual people, perspectives, and solutions for keeping the horse in the mix as you plan for a comfortable living.

This audiobook comes from the Inventing Your Horse Career Series, an enlightening and entertaining equine audio experience developed by Horse Sense and Cents. In this title, you'll enjoy tips, ideas and stories provided by Bob Jeffreys and Suzanne Sheppard, founders of Two as One Horsemanship.

Tree Spirited Woman is an intensely beautiful story that delivers a universal message about trusting in love, valuing personal relationships, letting go, and living life to its fullest. It is an inspiring audiobook that touches the heart. Written as a narrative, Tree Spirited Woman takes you through one woman's intimate transformation from the death of her maternal grandmother to the establishment of a new and guiding friendship with a wise and mystical woman.

Own your first horse like an expert, regardless of your experience. Discover how to care for and nurture your horse, even if you’ve never set foot in a stable before. The journey from a complete novice to an accomplished rider is a meaningful and rewarding experience that simply can’t be rivaled. The love and affection between horse owners and their animals is astounding–it’s no joke when riders say their horse is their best friend.

This book teaches you how to build a relationship with your new horse, how to care for him, feed him, ride him, and what to do in the event you need to sell your horse. If you are new to owning a horse and need to learn the basics (buying, riding, feeding, selling), then this book is for you. The book explains each point in short, easy-to-listen-to paragraphs, so you will not miss anything important. Additionally, this book explains that horses have feelings, providing a helpful human equivalent to better understand the horse's position.

One of the most important, and controversial, Confederate generals during the Civil War was Lieutenant General James Longstreet, the man Robert E. Lee called his "old war horse". Longstreet was Lee's principal subordinate for most of the war, ably managing a corps in the Army of Northern Virginia and being instrumental in Confederate victories at Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Longstreet was also effective at Antietam and the Battle of the Wilderness, where he was nearly killed by a shot through the neck.

Best-selling author and motivational powerhouse Dr. Judith Sills shows how to leap walls and push past boundaries so we can move ahead and live life fully.

Ride the Horses, Feed the Lions is a book for those who want to be, hire, or manage stylistic salespeople. Get to know them personally; they’re the thoroughbreds of your sales team. Don’t rein them in right out of the gate. Let them set their own pace. Be on their team so that they’re on yours.

When bestselling author Eve Michaels puts an ad out, seeking hands-on experience in farming for her latest book, she never expects to discover more than about agriculture and horses. She's set in her single city life until a desperate woman answers the ad...but with a warning. Destiny is calling her name. Sexy widower Grayson Walker thinks his destiny happened twenty-five years ago, but he's wrong. He's against having a stranger in his home from the beginning and tries to stop the beautiful writer from stepping foot on his land and claiming it, but she claims more than his land. However, ...

L.A. Pomeroy is an award-winning journalist (2010 AHP Best Freelance Equestrian Journalist, 2008 AHP Best Feature finalist), publicist, Internet radio cohost, and equinista specializing in equestrian culture/lifestyle, fashion/design, and art/collectibles. She also serves as Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) media liaison and has gained exceptional experience in Olympic equestrian sports history and trivia working for the US Equestrian Team (now USEF).

Lee is remembered today for constantly defeating the Union’s Army of the Potomac in the Eastern theater from 1862-1865, considerably frustrating Lincoln and his generals. His leadership of his army led to him being deified after the war by some of his former subordinates, especially Virginians, and he came to personify the Lost Cause’s ideal Southern soldier. His reputation was secured in the decades after the war as a general who brilliantly led his men to amazing victories against all odds.

Conquer the Animal Care Field: Your Guide to a Career Caring for and Training Animals is an essential resource for anyone passionate about working with animals. This comprehensive guide explores the diverse roles within the animal care field, including groomers, trainers, kennel attendants, zookeepers, and pet sitters. It provides an in-depth look at the daily tasks, responsibilities, and career paths associated with these roles, helping readers identify their interests and prepare for success. The book covers key skills such as grooming techniques, animal behavior, and training methods ...