Is it your dream to work with horses? There are so many possibilities for you to pursue a career in the equine industry – ranging from working directly with horses every day … to less direct, peripheral positions. Which job is for you?
Hands-on Roles
- Barn Manager
- Caretaker/Groom
- Driver*
- Exercise Rider **
- Hot Walker**
- Jockey **
- Racetrack Outrider
- Trainer/Assistant Trainer
- Track Veterinarian
*Standardbred racing
**Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred racing
Support Roles
- Admissions
- Bookkeeper
- Facility Manager (training, breeding)
- Facility Owner (training, breeding)
- Horse Breeder
- Maintenance
- Mutual Teller
- Photographer/Videographer
- Racing Secretary
- Racetrack Starter
- Racing Steward/Judge
- Security Guard
- Server
- Track Announcer
Hands-on Roles
- Barn Manager
- Caretaker/Groom
- Coach/Instructor
- Trainer
Support Roles
- Announcer
- Course Designer
- Facility Manager (riding school, boarding)
- Facility Owner (riding school, boarding)
- Judge/Steward
- Ring Master
- Show Secretary
- Whipper-in
Hands-on Roles
- Equine Chiropractic
- Equine Dental Technician
- Equine Veterinarian
- Equine Veterinary Technician
- Farrier (Blacksmith)
- Massage Therapist
Support Roles
- Receptionist
- Bookkeeper
Hands-on Roles
- Barn Manager
- Bloodstock Agent
- Boarding Stable Owner
- Broodmare Manager
- Groom/Caretaker
- Horse Breeder
- Horse Farm Manager
- Riding Stable Owner
Support Roles
- Equine Pedigree Analyst
Support Roles
- Equine Product Sales Representative (equipment, pharmaceuticals, feed, tack, insurance)
- Journalist/Writer
- Photographer/Videographer
- Tack Shop Owner
- Various Jobs at Equine Associations (manager, marketing, support)
Hands-On Roles
- Animal Care Technician (at University, Animal Health/Nutrition Company)
Support Roles
- Lab Tech
- Researcher/Assistant Researcher (animal health and nutrition companies, universities)
- University/College position (faculty positions, research jobs, graduate student positions)
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