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  • #41
    Right now I'm a Realtor, although maybe that's just for right now...who knows what I could be doing next year!
    www.rockhillfarm.net

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    • #42
      I work to pay for my horses , aka Applications Developer, focusing on web content management

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      • #43
        Paralegal at a NYC law firm. Started in publishing working at Sports Illustrated. Miss publishing but the law pays better. An added bonus is that I work with a fantastic group of attorneys who are VERY supportive of my horsey habit : )

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        • #44
          Educational Technology Facilitator--basically, I'm a former teacher of children who now teaches the teachers how to use and to integrate technology. I'm also the go-to person when stuff breaks.

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          • #45
            I manage services for specific accounts for a big computer company. Flexible, at home work with a company car! It definitely supports the horsey habit. (Marrying well helps too!)

            On top of that I run the household and small farm.

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            • #46
              Instructional Assistant/Computer Resource Specialist for a local Community College. Its a fancy title but I play on the internet most of the day

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              • #47
                I work for a small Brokerage Firm in the Health and Life insurance field. ugh and I hate it!!! I have been doing this for seven years now, and it is NOT what I want to do!!!

                I am graphically inclined and artistic and this place is killing me!!!! Help!!

                And yes this is what I do to pay for the horse and the truck and the groceries......

                thank God for the hubby....
                Caught by a Flash -Equine Photography

                East Coast Jumps -Custom Wood Horse Jumps

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                • #48
                  I work in marketing and design, sort of.
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                  They're small hearts.

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                  • #49
                    I'm a former barn manager and horse riding instructor, turned project manager at a voice and data cabling company.
                    I have turned horses from job into a hobby. I like it better as a hobby

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                    • #50
                      I am a retired 8th grade science teacher. Currently work part-time as an Administrative Assistant at a local community college. Also an equine stained glass artist.
                      stained glass groupie
                      www.equiglas.com

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                      • #51
                        I feel like such a loser compared to you guys! Wow! Like pinto, I don't know what I want to be when I grow up yet. Back in the day before kids and after college I was an office manager for a sub contractor that made commercial and some residential custom millwork... mouldings, cabinets and counters.

                        Currently, I'm a home/farm manager, mom and grandma!
                        A Merrick N Dream Farm
                        Proud Member of "Someone Special to me serves in the Military" Clique

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                        • #52
                          I'm the sales manager for a public adjusting firm.

                          My main job is getting in touch with those who have suffered a property loss (fire, wind, theft, etc) and to get the word out about public adjusters since many have no idea we exist.

                          In short: we work for the Policyholder against the ins. companies.

                          Horses: I event, give lessons and ocassionally train on the side.

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                          • #53
                            Nothing horsey.

                            I sell parts.

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                            • #54
                              I work for local government the past 6.5 years which being a small (but growing!) village we do a lot of cross training between departments. I have been the building dept secretary for over a year now & I think that's where I am staying.

                              I also am a Lia Sophia jewelry advisor which is a fun side job.

                              None is horse related, but I like it that way too--it makes following those ammy rules much easier!
                              "I'm not crazy...my mother had me tested"

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                              • #55
                                DQ2049 - Would LOVE it if you could make those cars!

                                I am a stay-at-home Mom breaking into the illustration field.
                                I was a teacher for 6 years prior to having kids.

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                                • #56
                                  I shop for a living ~ I am a Purchasing Manager (not horse related though)!
                                  RIP Sucha Smooth Whiskey
                                  May 17,2004 - March 29, 2010
                                  RIP San Lena Peppy
                                  May 3, 1991 - March 11, 2010

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                                  • #57
                                    Software engineer, Open Source developer, author, trainer. Before moving to the US I was a Computer Science academic and ran a consulting company.

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                                    • #58
                                      I'm a science nerd by day. I just started a new job in the Special Pathogens branch at CDC. I'm now part of the group of people that works with the super-scary (aka super-cool) viruses, like Ebola. I've wanted to work here since I was 13... I'm 24 now. Not bad! I work in diagnostics... hoping to someday make the move over to the molecular biology section, and do research-based things.
                                      By night, I play with my ponies - hopefully I will be bringing them with me to a new home soon!
                                      If we have to nail on talent, it's not talent.
                                      Founder, Higher Standards Leather Care Addicts Anonymous

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                                      • #59
                                        Originally posted by HandsomeRansom View Post
                                        I have turned horses from job into a hobby. I like it better as a hobby
                                        That's what I'm doing, too. I'm back in school, aiming towards a career as an x-ray technician (hopefully -- I just applied to the program and I won't find out if I got in until March. ). I also work full time at a fairly large boarding stable. I LOVE doing barn work, but I am sick of being broke all the time. If it paid more I would never leave.

                                        I think I will enjoy having a "real" job that will allow me to afford nice horses and lessons and showing.



                                        Originally posted by equusrocks View Post
                                        Nothing horsey.

                                        I sell parts.
                                        Like kidneys?

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                                        • #60
                                          Well, I am an ER nurse and a part-time horse show photographer. Just started the photography business so as it grows I am hoping to cut back my hours as a nurse.
                                          "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." Mark Twain

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