career

Most would agree that if you find a career doing something you love, then you’ll be set for life. It’s a wonderful feeling waking up every day and being excited to go to work. That’s not to say there won’t be bad days or challenges, but when you’re passionate about your job it does make...

Education in the world of agriculture does not have to end in the field. In today’s world, there are leaps and bounds being made in the industry. The careers and opportunities are endless! If you decide college is the path for you, let’s take a look at some possible agriculture degrees. Soil, Plant, & Environmental...

Labor Day is a day to celebrate workers! We are thankful for all the laborers and workers in the U.S., especially those who help make the equine industry as successful as it is! Let’s look at some of the jobs who help the industry go ‘round! Veterinarians Farriers Horse Trainers Moms and Dads Grandparents Spouses...

Working as a loper just might be every girl’s dream. Waking up to spend the day riding horses? The ultimate goal!  How does one get started as a loper? What’s it like? We answer all the good questions today as we talk with Jessica Medicus, a loper in New Mexico.  Although she is a loper,...

Many horse lovers entertain the idea of becoming an equine veterinarian. These licensed animal health professionals work closely with horse patients and their owners. A normal day is quite busy with a range of duties performed. This field of work has a good job outlook and a decent salary. Follow along with a real vet...

Jessie Jarvis has been working on a project for quite some time now and she is finally ready to introduce it to the world! Of The West is a multi-faceted digital platform focused on bringing together job seekers, employers, services, and tradespeople—serving all areas of the agriculture and western industries.⁣⁣“We are dedicated to providing the...

During this long season of quarantine and transition to a new way of doing everyday life, I, like many people, have taken time to count my blessings. I am truly thankful for good health, family and friends, and to still be gainfully employed. Unfortunately, the multitude of layoffs at my company has created a tidal...

Wise words from cowgirl Reata Brannaman go a long way. Reata grew up on her family ranch raising and training horses. In high school, she bought her own stallion and began raising her own line of ranch horses; it was this big step that launched her into the world of marketing and selling ranch horses to...