Because shows are often stressful areas for horses (with all the other horses and people present), it is important to try to keep as normal of a feed schedule as possible. Get all their regular food and at least two buckets for water. When you get to the show, try to feed them at the same times as you normally would at home. The worse thing is showing up to a show missing some of the necessary tack and equipment that you will need. Make a checklist of everything you will need for the show, including any riding or exercise gear and blankets. Put all of these together and check them off your list prior to leaving, just to make sure you’ve gotten everything you could possibly need.  Clean and polish all tack before heading to the show for the best presentation. Check with your show circuit's regulations; some bits, aids and pieces of tack are prohibited. For example, 4-H has severe restrictions on the types of bits used, and some riding clubs or associations don't allow figure-eights, draw reins, etc. Driving long distances in a trailer can be especially stressful for some horses. Rather than arriving at your show with a frightened, anxious horse, help to minimize their anxiety by bringing another horse along for the ride. They’ll be much more calm upon arrival than if you hadn’t. Call the event venue that you are showing at, and see if you need to bring your own bedding for the stall. Many shows require that you bring your own shavings to fill the stall with, as well as any hooks or chains, and a wheelbarrow/bucket and pick for cleaning. See what will be available for communal use at the show and what you need to bring from home - and make sure what you’re bringing meets any guidelines the venue may have. No matter where you travel, it is always important to have a first aid kit prepared for your horse. Bring all basic supplies to treat for basic cuts and abrasions as well as bruises or swelling. Be sure to do the same with a human first aid kit, should you encounter an accident of some sort. You’ll be away from home, so it’s best to prepare for everything and anything. Pack a spare set of show clothes in case something happens to your own, making them unusable for the show. Additionally, you could choose to pack a pair of more comfortable clothes/shoes for the ride to and from the venue.
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One-sentence summary -- Prepare your horse's food and water. Gather all your tack. Get a trailer companion prepared, if necessary. Prepare the necessary stall equipment. Get a first aid kit prepared, for both horses and humans. Bring a change of clothes.


Use several parallel spacers. Place your other surface on top of these spacers and position it exactly. Set the top surface carefully on the bottom surface. Start in the center and work out toward the edges. 5cm) roller to rid the surface of air bubbles, working from center to edge in all directions. Try a pinch or nip roll for best results. If you’ve done a thorough job of applying pressure, you can trim the edges almost immediately with power tools or machinery.
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One-sentence summary -- Place spacers or dowels on top of surfaces that require exact positioning. Ask an assistant to hold the top item in place while you remove the spacers. Apply uniform pressure on the two surfaces to adhere them. Use a three-inch (7. Trim the sides after the surfaces have been rolled and the bond has been set.


There are many routes you can take as an adoption counselor. You might consider working as a counselor for adoptive parents or as an advocate for the birth parents of the child. Your previous field work and supervised work experience should be your guide in selecting specific positions for application. Birth parents often experience a range of emotions during the adoption process including grief, fear and loss. Helping your clients cope with these emotions will be an important component of your work. You might also consider working with birth mothers or birth parents who are unsure if they want to pursue adoption. You can inform them of their options while also providing them information on the process of adoption. Governmental departments such as Health and Human Services and non-profits like Planned Parenthood often help connect these adoption counselors to birth mothers. As a counselor in this role, you will help adoptive parents navigate the often long and complex process of adoption. You will need to make sure they are aware of the many options they have in pursuing adoption (with public, private or international agencies) as well as preparing them for any potential obstacles during and after the adoption process. By working with a public adoption agency, you will be helping children in the foster care system who are sometimes older. You will also work as a counselor to both the parents and the child as they transition from the foster care system to the adoptive home. If you work in a private, licensed adoption agency or an international agency, you are more likely to work with infants and parents who are interested in adopting infants. If you are working as a consultant with an adoption agency, you might be required to visit the home of the prospective adoptive parents and assess it according the state guidelines and/or the requirements of your licensed private agency. In addition to assessing the physical condition of the home, counselors conducting home studies will also need to evaluate the emotional state of the adoptive parents, including their concerns and anxieties as well as their general views on parenting and family life.
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One-sentence summary -- Select an area of focus. Consider becoming a birth parent counselor. Become a counselor for adoptive parents. Decide whether you would like to work with a public state agency, a licensed private agency or an international agency. Prepare to conduct home studies.


You want to make sure you write a few drafts of your proposal. After writing the initial draft, set it aside for a few days. Then, look it over after you've had time to think. Rewrite the letter, adding in any new information or insights you thought of. If you have time, try to write at least a few drafts of your justification. You should not turn in a job justification with typos. Proofread the letter a few times, making sure it's free of spelling and grammatical errors. It can be difficult to catch your own typos, but there are some tips and tricks that can help.  Give yourself some time. You're more likely to catch typos if you set your work aside for a few days. If you don't have a few days, try setting it aside for an hour and then rereading. Print out your letter. Changing the format from which you're reading can help you better check typos. If you don't have a printer, consider changing the font type or color. You can also try reading your letter from the last paragraph to the first. Force yourself to reach each word by placing the tip of a pencil against the screen or page. Reading your letter out loud can also help you focus on each word. A second set of eyes can catch typos you may miss. People often go "typo blind" when reading their work, meaning they miss their own errors as they read what was written in their head. Having a friend read your letter over can help you catch typos. Once your letter is professional and polished, send it out. Make sure you send it out the proper way. If your company uses wooden cubicles for physical mail, print it out and put it in the cubicle. If your company prefers e-mail attachments, e-mail the letter to your boss.
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Write a few drafts. Proofread for typos. Have a friend look over your letter. Send your letter out.