Horse Careers

Grant Golliher is what some would call a “horse whisperer”, able to get a wild horse to calmly accept a saddle and a rider in just hours without the use of force. Through training thousands of horses, many traumatized or abused, Golliher was able to learn essential lessons about communication, boundaries, fairness, trust, and respect to foster more fulfilled relationships, and in turn, create a richer life.

Each year about 28 million Americans begin a search for a new job. Millions more live in the age of the permanent job search, their online profiles eternally awaiting a better offer. Job seekers are more mobile and better informed than ever, aspiring to work for employers offering an appealing culture, a robust menu of perks, and opportunities for personal fulfillment and advancement. The result is that millions of applications stream to the handful of companies that regularly top listings of the best companies to work for.

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 20 years in the making, Ashton leads us on a journey through humanity's greatest creations to uncover the surprising truth behind who creates and how they do it.

In Dark Horse, Rose and Ogas show how the four elements of the dark horse mind-set empower you to consistently make the right choices that fit your unique interests, abilities, and circumstances and will guide you to a life of passion, purpose, and achievement.

"Loved this book! Had me hooked all the way to the end! Animal lovers delight!" -- Pepper, Goodreads ★★★★★ "The author's experience with animal training is clearly firsthand, lending realism to her descriptions. I was propelled through the book by the risk and wonder of interacting with wild creatures." -- Pierre, Amazon ★★★★★ AT THIS SCHOOL, EVERY LESSON IS AN ADVENTURE. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and ...

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Discover a fun-filled, kid-friendly guide to bonding with horses for curious little minds…. The perfect remedy for smartphones and digital addictions, horses, are a great way to get your kid outdoors and expose them to natural wonders. Teaching them patience, responsibility, and empathy, horses provide many other benefits, too. According to a Frontiers in Public Health study, horse riding can improve a child’s cognitive abilities, making them better learners.

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.

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.

It Begs the Question is about dramatically improving team and personal performance, exerting less effort than you're investing today, and ensuring the sustainability of the improvements you make. Utilize the power of questions to develop the critical-thinking skills of your team so they are less dependent on you as the manager.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

This audiobook constitutes a critique of the modern notion of a stakeholder as it has been applied in business contexts.

You want nothing more than to have more time to pursue your love of horses. But there’s a cost. The horse shows, the competitions, even the cowgirl clothes, they all cost money and time. You no longer want to work longer hours, or ask for a raise, or rely on your spouse just to do what you love. So what do you do? Lifelong cowgirl, entrepreneur, and nurse practitioner Dr. Lynda Flowers has the answer.