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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.

For Associate's Degree programs, click here. For Post-Graduate Degree programs, click here. Back to College Equine Studies Programs >>Asbury University Wilmore, KY www.asbury.edu Degree: B.S. Equine Management; B.S. Equine Facilitated Therapies Intercollegiate Team: None Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsAuburn University Auburn, AL www.auburn.edu Degree: B.S. Animal Science...
For Bachelor's Degree programs, click here. For post-graduate degree programs, click here. Back to College Equine Studies Programs >>Black Hawk College Kewanee, IL www.bhc.edu Degree: A.A.S. Equestrian Science Intercollegiate Team: None Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsBluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu Degree: A.A.S....
In the old days, horse trainers, breeders and managers learned their trade solely through apprenticeships or from family members. A high school education wasn't considered necessary, much less a specialized degree. Today, internship and working student positions are still...
Q: I'm interested in becoming a riding instructor and I'd like to find a good certification program. Do I need to go through a college or University?A: It has often been pointed out that most states require hairdressers to...
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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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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