Types of Horse Jobs and Careers
People who work in the horse world generally come from a horse background of some sort. Whether they always wanted one, grew up on a farm or just loved horses enough to plan their life around them.
In the weeks to come, The Equinest will feature each of the jobs on this list in detail. If you love horses, I’m willing to be there is a perfect horse job for you out there.
There are plenty of horse jobs out there for the adventurous horse lover, and here is a big, long list of them.
Horse Jobs & Careers
Careers At The Stable
Barn Manager
Barn Foreman
Horse Trainer
Assistant Trainer
Riding Instructor
Schooling Rider
Farrier
Groom
Stall Cleaner
Handler
Stable / Barn Hand
Careers in Medical & Health
Veterinarian
Vet Assistant
Vet Tech
Geneticist
Rehabilitation Therapist
Massage Therapist
Equine Nutrition Specialist
Careers in Breeding and Management
Breeding Manager
Breeder
Stallion Manager
Broodmare Manger
Foaling Attendant
Artificial Breeding Technician
Bloodstock Agent
Careers At the Track
Race Track Manger
Racetrack Vet
Racetrack Judge
Racing Crews
Jockey
Racing Driver
Jockey Valet
Jockey’s Attendant
Exercise Rider
Hot Walker
Outrider
Track Starter
Track Photographer
Track Blacksmith
Horse Competition Careers
Professional Rider
Horse Show Manager
Inspector
Drug Inspector
Show Judge
Show Vet
Steward
Show Groom
Show Photographer
Course Designer
Jump Designer
Jump Builder
Loper
Rodeo Careers
Rodeo Crew
Rodeo Cowboy
Rodeo Clown
Rodeo Pick Up Rider
Recreation & Hospitality Careers
Horse Mounted Tour Guide
Horse Trail Engineer
Guest Ranch Management
Guest Ranch Employee
Horse Camp Counselor
Carriage Driver
Horse Trade Careers
Auctioneer
Horse Buyer
Misc Horse Careers
Horse Sitter
Transportation Specialist
College Professor
Stunt Rider or Double
Horse Identifier
Circus Rider
Have I missed anything? If you can think of one (or 10) that I’ve missed, be sure to let me know and I’ll add them to the list.
Hi, I’m a major horse lover and have pet sitted for a horse farm consisting of 15 horses and absolutely loved it. Of course I am close to the owner. I would love to find a career with horses but my patience for taking a long time in school to get there is little. How can I make a living with a career in equine but without a lot of schooling? Do you have any advice?
Sincerely,
Kim Bartel
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