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Horse Careers

Learn all about the horse careers available to horse people and those desiring to work with the horse industry. The horse industry has such a variety of vocational options. It's not just about being a barn manager, trainer, or riding instructor. Horse Illustrated and Young Rider explore careers as an equine business marketer, equine body worker, veterinarian, novelist, nutritionist, equine extension specialist, horse photographer, mounted police officer, horse rescue director, horse show judge, university equine faculty, course builder, equine lawyer, show manager, horse camp counselor, saddle fitter, owner of a horse boarding facility, and much more. Find your perfect horse vocation.

Thanks to Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, and rider Hallie for their assistance with this video. Do you enjoy working with horses, and not just riding? Is teaching a passion of yours? Are you driven to...
 If you grew up in 4-H or live near a land-grant university, you may be familiar with equine extension specialists, those people who seem to have the unique ability to help you with any equine issue you may have,...
If you read Horse Illustrated, you've probably already seen her work. Shelley Paulson is a talented equine photographer; her photography is featured on magazine covers, in advertisements, at equine film festivals, and more.Part of what makes Shelley special...
Horse Illustrated: What is your job title and who do you work for? Sergeant Joseph Eckhardt: I am Sergeant Joseph Eckhardt with the Lexington Kentucky Police Department. HI: How long have you been doing what you do? SJE: I have been a...
If you’re a people person with a passion for horses in need, running an equine adoption facility may be the perfect fit for your skill set. Karen Gustin, Executive Director for the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) in Nicholasville,...
Horse Illustrated caught up with Kelley Corrigan, a busy hunter, jumper and equitation judge, amateur competitor and mom, on a rare break to chat about what it’s like to judge professionally and why she is so passionate about the...
If you ride an English discipline, chances are good that you own a pair of Kerrits breeches. We talked to Kerri Kent, who started the popular apparel company, to learn about her motivators and more.On learning to ride: I’ve loved...
Do you love horses? Are you interested in nutrition and how different elements can help (or harm) horses? Do you want a job that is different every day, where you don’t have to spend all day in an office?...
Do you love to talk about horses? Do you enjoy people and sharing your love of horses with them? If you have no fear of public speaking and are enamored with equines, a career as an equine instructor at...
Horse Illustrated spoke with Mick Costello, a cross-country course builder based out of Georgetown, Ky. Mick has worked some of the most elite competitions in the nation, including the only four-star event in North America: The Land Rover (formerly...
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