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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.

Many of the top equestrian student athletes in the country are competing this weekend at the NCAA Equestrian National Championship in Waco, Texas. The championship includes team and individual competition in both western and hunt seat. Varsity equestrian is a...
Q: My son is interested in becoming a farrier. How can he find a school or apprenticeship program where he can learn the trade?A: The American Farriers' Association, which offers its own certification program, is the best place to...
In the past, up-and-coming horse trainers, breeders and riding instructors learned their trade either through family involvement in the industry, or by apprenticing with experienced horsemen. Today, more and more aspiring equine industry professionals understand the value of post-secondary education and...
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Barn Basics

Are you looking for a way to earn some extra money? Becoming a part-time groom for a riding stable or professional trainer might be one way to help support your horse habit. Though you won’t get rich, you will...
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A True Cowgirl Artist

If a picture...
The Race For Education is an organization that enables children of low-income horse-industry families, as well as children who want to pursue a horse-related career, to obtain a college degree by providing various methods of support, including financial aid....
UPDATE: Since the original publication of this article, the military stable at Fort Bragg has been closed and the horses sold. Read more >> Original Article: Although the glory days of the United States Cavalry are long gone, horses still...
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Equestrian Careers

With the equine industry growing by leaps and bounds every year, more career opportunities are available to jobseekers than ever before. Opportunities found in traditional career paths—trainers, instructors, farriers and veterinarians—have increased, but jobs usually found in the non-horsey...
The hours are long, the weather doesn't always cooperate, and some clients don't pay. Yet for those dedicated to the profession of veterinary medicine, the rewards of saving a life and helping an animal heal make up for any...
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