Author Archives: jjacques

3 reasons a degree in Digital Marketing is a path to greater things

Back when I was in college, my career aspirations were to be employed in a job that supported my expensive hobby.  I rode horses, so I had to pick a career path that would not only support me but also … Continue reading

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Five Steps to stop horses from a one way flight to Japan

  If you don’t like the idea of shipping live horses to Japan for sushi there is something you can do about it.  These photos surfaced recently are of horses in wooden crates waiting to load onto Atlas Airlines and ANA … Continue reading

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10 tips to sustainable horse rescue

I am never one to criticize rescues that implode and find themselves in the horrific position of too many mouths to feed and not enough funds to cover the hay bill.  Given the overwhelming flow of unwanted horses, it is … Continue reading

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We are Equestrians. We don’t give up.

We are equestrians, we don’t give up.  We don’t go home when we fall off: we either go to the emergency room or we get back on.  We don’t shy away from hard work.  We lift heavy bales of hay, … Continue reading

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Rescuing at Auctions is all about Strategy

Rescuing horses is all about strategy – and fortunately we have one.  In today’s challenge, we have a Momma and Baby tagged separately at New Holland Auction.  This means they will be auctioned off separately.   Since baby is too young … Continue reading

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When did I become so Desensitized?

It is truly amazing to me that so little is being said or broadcast in the news & social media regarding Orlando.   In the past few weeks I have been overwhelmed with conversation/arguments online about gorilla cages, parent responsibilities and … Continue reading

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Day four of my summer vacation

Day four of my summer vacation starts really at Midnight on day three because I arrived at the hotel at 12:15 only to learn that they had given my room away because they assumed I was a no-show.  Little did … Continue reading

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Don’t let a single voice dull the voice of success.

George makes life better for Bella and anyone he meets along the way. George is a Great Dane Service Dog who was awarded “Service Dog of the Year.”  His person is hello “Bella.”  They have been a matched pair, inseparable for … Continue reading

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EMERGENCY = Rescue, regardless of whether it’s cats, dogs, donkeys or horses.

Growing up on a farm surrounded by potential dangers like horses, farm equipment and an unruly rooster; EMERGENCY meant RED ALERT, take action: Danger Ahead, Duck, Run, Stop, Call 911, Grab Mane, Yell Loud, Something is Dying, Something is Loose, … Continue reading

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Why I Rescue Horses, Not People….

This week I watched a flood of posts, comments and rants on horse shippers.  Last week, I watched a flood of posts, comments and rants on killpens.  The week before it was quarantine barns. I suspect this is all displaced … Continue reading

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