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5 ‘Who Knew?’ Facts about: Dressage
This is Part 1 in our series highlighting interesting facts about each of the four disciplines equestrian studies students can pursue at William Woods University. Karen Pautz, Clinical Instructor of Dressage, shares some interesting facts about the discipline, including a few unique things about its relationship with William Woods. 1. Dressage has global reach. It […]
Read More...March 4th, 2016
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Business skills matter for every equestrian student and aspiring equine professional
“If I didn’t own a horse, this car would be a Ferrari.” A common bumper sticker around the stable. Keeping and caring for a horse is expensive, as is running a horse business. So it comes as no surprise that equestrians — regardless of profession — must hold basic business skills for successful careers. That’s equine veterinarians, […]
Read More...February 25th, 2016
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Course Spotlight: Equestrian Events
When you’re in the middle of a show, between the chaos and commotion and all of the things to do, it’s hard to remember the event for what it is: so many very passionate and dedicated people and their hardworking horses coming together to participate in something great. There is so much that goes into […]
Read More...May 21st, 2015
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Part of a Series on Careers involving horses: Groom
You may think you can tell by the title what a groom does, but grooming horses alone is only a small part of their many responsibilities. Grooms look after horses’ daily needs: providing food and water, replacing bedding, cleaning equipment, clean horses’ coats, muck out stables, treat minor wounds or change dressings, give medications or […]
Read More...December 4th, 2014
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Part of a Series on Careers involving horses: Farrier
Farriers are equine foot care professionals who work in cooperation with veterinarians. They use special tools to trim, shape and shoe horses. They need to know how to evaluate a horse’s gait and balance to make or maintain special adjustments that are crucial to a horse’s health. Getting a degree in Equestrian Science, Studies or […]
Read More...October 31st, 2014
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Part of a Series on Careers involving horses: Horse Veterinarian
Equine veterinarians work with breeders, owners, riders, trainers and others to treat, vaccinate, diagnose and protect the health of horses. The American Association of Equine Practitioners says, “It is anticipated that more equine veterinarians than ever before will be needed in the coming years to provide the care that owners desire for their horses as […]
Read More...October 2nd, 2014
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Part of a Series on Careers with horses: Horse Trainer
Horse trainers work to exercise, feed and train horses for their riding, show or designated work. There are a variety of different kinds of horse training you can practice. Most trainers specialize in a specific equestrian discipline, such as starting young horses, working with sport and show horses, training horses for therapy programs, retraining horses […]
Read More...September 26th, 2014
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Welcome to the “seat” of America’s Saddlebred country
Every horse tells a story — and nearly every region of the world can trace its history back to a connection to horses. That’s especially true across Central Missouri. Riders, breeders and enthusiasts of the American Saddlebred have traveled to Central Missouri for training, and to buy “The American Horse,” for more than a century. […]
Read More...August 18th, 2014
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