I have been involved in the horse industry in one way or another for most of my life. I rode as a child, helped look after the horses my mother boarded and only took a brief break from horses during my mid-twenties. When I was 28, a little white Arabian caught my heart and before I knew it, I was back (happily) in the saddle and in the thick of things as a volunteer and as a writer. I have spent most of my life surrounded by people who make their living in the horse industry. If you are looking for a horse-related job, there is a long list of possibilities to choose from. Are you working in the horse industry? Do you wish to? Take the poll. In the comments below, share your experiences or your thoughts about working in the horse industry.

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Next weekend I'm taking Trillium to a dressage schooling show. When I was riding this morning I noticed my saddle and bridle were pretty thick with arena dust. That's no way to go before a judge. It's time for some leather care! Test your knowledge about using and caring for tack and other horse equipment. Hint: all the answers to the quiz can be found in the Horse Tack and Equipment folder. You'll also find links to relevant articles on the right side of the quiz page. Try the Equipment Use and Care Quiz! Did you know you can get horse quizzes delivered to your email inbox? Sign up now for the Test Your Horse Savvy quiz series.

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Rope halters are a popular training aid. Some people feel that a rope halter provides clearer communication with the horse compared to a leather or web halter. Rope halters can be custom made in the size, color or material you choose. Make one for yourself, or a friend in their custom colors, or make some to have as handy extras. Here's how to find instructions to measure, assemble and tie the knots for your own DIY rope halter.

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Yesterday I rode out on Trillium and to get to the trails we have to cross a small creek on my parent’s property. I remember when my sister and I were kids we’d play in that creek on the hottest summer days and we’d return blue lipped and chilled from the spring fed water. For the horses it was a water source and in fact, we even drank the water (although we shouldn’t have). However, many years later, we even wonder if it is safe for the livestock to drink. Do your horses still drink from a natural water source or do you provide water another way: buckets, troughs or automatic waterers? Take the poll and in the comments let us know if your horses seem to have a preference or which you think is better or safer.

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