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    Nurturing horses and business careers

    By Christopher Palmer
    Christopher Palmer
    Published: Nov. 4, 2010

    When she’s not teaching marketing to students at the McCombs School of Business, Dr. Kate Mackie cares for sick and injured horses.

    In this installment of the Longhorn ID video series, Mackie shares her passion for teaching and mentoring successful students on the path to a meaningful career.

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      Nurturing Horses and Business Careers said on Nov. 5, 2010 at 2:01 p.m.
      [...] published on KNOW, Nov. 4 Video by Christopher [...]
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      Helen said on Nov. 5, 2010 at 3:55 p.m.
      Wonderful lady! Great article about her and the horses that she loves and cares for each and every day. Anyone is very lucky to have her for an instructor.
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      Talitha May said on Nov. 11, 2010 at 9:35 a.m.
      Your compassion for animals and students is an inspiring lesson to us all.
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      Isaac said on Nov. 15, 2010 at 2:54 p.m.
      Great article and great words Kate. So admirable to know this aspect of your life and see how passionate you dedicate yourself to this noble cause, same passion as when teaching in class. My kindest regards.
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      Gang said on Nov. 21, 2010 at 11:33 a.m.
      That's lovely life & career!!
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      yelda said on Jan. 2, 2011 at 12:59 p.m.
      a very nice horse nice site good luck.Great article and great words Kate

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