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Equine Careers

There are a wide variety of careers in the equine industry relating to horse health care, training, breeding, and competition.

Yearling Manager
Yearling managers oversee the care of young horses.

Equine Extension Agent
Equine extension agents educate horse owners and producers about equine management and new industry innovations.

Horse Racing Careers
A look at several popular career options in the horse racing industry.

Jockey Agent
Jockey agents secure mounts for the jockeys that they represent.

Foaling Attendant
Foaling attendants assist broodmares during the foaling process.

Horse Trainer
Horse trainers teach horses to perform desired behaviors based on a rider's cues.

Stallion Booking Secretary
Stallion booking secretaries manage the breeding schedules for the stallions at their facility.

Hot Walker
Hot walkers hand-walk racehorses to cool them out after races or workouts.

Dude Ranch Wrangler
Dude ranch wranglers guide guests on trail rides and provide care for a ranch's horses.

Equine Product Sales Rep
Equine product sales representatives market horse-related products, feed, and equipment to retailers.

Equine Dental Technician
Equine dental technicians provide exams and care to maintain horse health.

Farrier
Learn more about the education and experience required to become a farrier.

How to Start an Equine Transport Business
Equine transportation services ship horses from one place to another.

Racehorse Trainer
Racehorse trainers are responsible for the care and conditioning of the equine athletes under their supervision.

Bloodstock Agent
A bloodstock agent buys and sells horses on behalf of clients in the Thoroughbred racing industry.

Mounted Police Officer
Mounted police officers use their law enforcement and horsemanship skills to ensure public safety.

Jockey
Jockeys are a vital part of the horse racing industry, and skilled riders have the opportunity to earn great rewards in major stakes events.

Riding Instructor
Riding instructors provide coaching to their students in a wide variety of equestrian disciplines.

Job Profile: Broodmare Manager
The duties and qualifications of a broodmare manager

Barn Manager
Barn managers oversee equine care and manage stable employees.

Exercise Rider
Exercise riders guide racehorses through their morning workouts.

Horse Groom
Horse grooms provide comprehensive equine care.

Equine Veterinarian
Equine veterinarians are responsible for maintaining the health of horses under their care.

Stallion Manager
Stallion managers are responsible for supervising the stallions under their care.

Equine Veterinary Technician
Equine veterinary technicians provide assistance to veterinarians that work with horses.

15 Careers with Horses
There are quite a few career paths in the equine industry.

Equine Job Search Sites
There are several job search sites that cater to equine career seekers.

Horse Farm Manager
A horse farm manager oversees an entire equine operation.

How to Start a Horse Boarding Business
Boarding stables are popular equine businesses.

How to Start a Riding Stable
A riding stable can be a profitable venture.

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