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Continuing to grow the game in North America through our support of the North American based Athlete’s who ultimately are the game and without there would be no game. EAM Sports Management 🇺🇸🏉🦅 #AllAthletesMatter #SportsManagement #GrowTheGame

🎆 Celebrating July 4th with Happy and Healthy Horses! 🐴 The Fourth of July is a great time to celebrate independence and freedom, but it is also a time that can be stressful for people and animals alike. At Gateway HorseWorks, we prioritize the well-being of our herd members during the holiday. Here are the four practices we have in place for the Fourth of July to ensure our horses stay safe and calm during the fireworks and festivities. Proactive Horse Care: Our horses receive a healthy meal with electrolytes to keep them hydrated before the start of the fireworks. Maintaining Routine: To reduce added stress from a change in routine, the horses’ daily schedule, from the time they eat dinner to the time they go outside is kept the same, as every other day. Secure Environment: We ensure the fencing in the pastures is secure to prevent the horses from escaping if startled by loud noises. Our horse’s also have access to a large run-in with fans which help to dull the noise of fireworks. Celebrating Together: Some of our staff celebrate the holiday right here at the farm, enjoying a quiet evening watching over the horses in case they get overwhelmed and need to come into the barn. It’s a wonderful opportunity to observe our horses and ensure they feel secure amidst the festivities while also spending time together as a team. By incorporating these strategies, we ensure our horses have a stress-free Fourth of July celebration alongside our staff members. Our team at Gateway HorseWorks wishes you all a healthy and safe fourth of July! #GatewayHorseWorks #FourthOfJuly #HorseCare #FireworksSafety #EquineHealth

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Agility is for everyone, and there are very practical advantages to building your dog’s confidence in trying new things. Rooster is a retired breeder who knew nothing outside of kennel life before being adopted by his family. We had to introduce him to suburban life where everything was new and weird. Agility really helped us build his confidence in himself, his surroundings, and his people. It also taught him to use his body. Now, he’s traveling Europe! My next class will begin in April and I’d love to have you in it or encourage you to enroll in a class in your own area. #dogtrainingtips #agilitytraining

In Praise of Bravery  By Robert Moskowitz Bravery might not tie in directly with productivity and success, but I believe there are important advantages to cultivating a little more bravery than you’ve got right now. I’m not talking about the kind of bravery that leads to fighting dragons, storming beaches, or charging into the teeth of enemy defenses. I’m talking about the kind of bravery that results in you having difficult conversations, addressing your weaknesses, choosing uncertain or unpopular courses of action, honoring long-term commitments that have grown burdensome, and doing what’s right despite incentives to do otherwise. Here are some of the advantages that accrue to those who can demonstrate a little extra bravery: https://lnkd.in/gjTYGjfd

Summer often means heightened work and show schedules for many equine enthusiasts in Canada but something that is not always thought about immediately is investing in preventative health care to help avoid rehab! In my latest article (page 6) I delve into what Preventitive care looks like, feel free to share your thoughts with me! This is a reminder that true cost of rehab isn’t just limited to your wallet but extends to your valuable time and focused brainspace. The financial toll that occurs with rehab is often the most well known as horse owners are aware of the cost of veterinary intervention. When a horse is injured, struggles with lameness or is feeling under the weather, bills rack up quickly in a short period of time which doesn’t allow for much flexibility of payment and they are often at a high price due to the amount of work required of the parties involved. Not only do you need to figure out the source of the issue (which often needs veterinary intervention) but any medications or specialized care adds to the expense load. The time allocated to rehab is also often considerable. Between juggling additional appointments and sometimes intensive daily care routines (such as bandaging, changing of dressings, monitoring and specialized exercise regimens) there is no denying the time demanded for care is high. Not to mention the time lost from being able to go to equine events, clinics etc. during the recovery process that can take anywhere from a few days to a few months. Post-rehab, re-training and conditioning to bring horses back to their previous performance levels/health must not be forgotten either. Last but certainly not least there is a mental and emotional cost to rehab for both the horse and handler. When problems in care occur it can be anxiety inducing for both horse and owner just for different reasons. The horse is experiencing discomfort which translates into negative emotions and stress to the body whereas the owner often experiences stress from worry regarding their beloved companions' health and recovery! Not to mention it can be draining and weigh heavily on the owner's brainspace trying to accommodate modified schedules and routines. When a horse requires a long recovery period it can cause behavioural changes or unexpected habits to pop up (such as cribbing, stall weaving, getting pushy) which can be emotionally and mentally taxing for both the horse and rider as well. #horseworld #Horsecare #Preventitive #animalwelfare #equine #commentbelow https://lnkd.in/gxKierRb

A new situation to share with businesses, chambers of commerce, and law enforcement: Event: A regional AKC dog show and sporting events. Attendee: A disabled groomer with a service dog who travels the country to state events, and occasionally enters his service dog in various events (dock diving, agility, etc.). Problem: The city’s chamber of commerce put out a policy to hotels that service dogs don’t compete in events, and are then considered the same as pets. Fact check: False, this was bad information that could have ended in a law suit with the Department of Justice in violation of ADA, and depending on state law, another suit Outcome: Thankfully the groomer/service dog handler chose to remain calm and provide education to hotel staff and the chamber. If the disabled person is able, or if a third party works with the service dog to compete at these types of events - it’s ok. And it’s still a service dog (SD), specially trained to perform specific task(s), and when able to use an event to hone those skills and have some fun being a dog it just improves the performance and capabilities of the dog.

Location, service quality, and pricing strategies all play a big role in profitability for dog daycares. Here’s our guide on how to maximize profitability in this industry: https://hubs.li/Q02hTGwT0

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Building success in the thoroughbred industry takes time; patience is key. Patience is crucial because it ensures sustained progress and success. Tip: Prioritize steady improvement over quick wins. Remember, patience in your approach leads to lasting success and confidence in the thoroughbred industry.