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 love horses enough to plan their life around them.
Feeding the Urge
In the weeks to come, The Equinest will feature each of the jobs on this list in detail. If you love horses, we are willing to be there is a perfect horse job out there for you. If you are looking for a horse job be sure to also visit our horse jobs section for listings from around the globe.
There are plenty of horse jobs out there for the adventurous horse lover, and here is a big, long list of them.
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
Equine dentist
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
Racetrack Trainer
Jockey
Racing Driver
Jockey Valet
Exercise Rider
Hot Walker
Outrider
Track Starter
Track Photographer
Track Blacksmith
Track Groom
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
Mounted Guide
Horse Trail Engineer
Guest/ Dude Ranch Manager
Guest/ Dude Ranch Hand
Horse Camp Counselor
Carriage Driver
Horse Trade Careers
Auctioneer
Horse Buyer
Misc Horse Careers
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Horse Sitter
Transportation Specialist
College or University Professor
Stunt Rider or Double
Horse Identifier
Circus Performer
Web Designer
Graphic Designer
Social Media
Mounted Police
Writer/ Author
Horse Artist
Horse photographer
Have we missed anything? If you can think of one (or 10) that we’ve missed, be sure to let us know and we’ll add them to the list.
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Hi! I’m Haley:) I’m 13, but I would love to work in the horse field. I love teaching too. Is there a job were I can have a class in my backyard, on my ranch?;)
i am a magor horse lover and im looking forward to being able to have a job in clluding horses im on 8 ggggrrraddde
im 13
im 17 and recently decided to change my career plan so that it would work well with my boyfrirend and my future. he’s a calf roper. im considering becoming a equine rehabilitation therapist, i;ve looked into all the things necessary for it i’d just love to have an opinion from someone who is either considering the same thing or works in the field.
Hi I am Kia, I am 13, and I want to work with horses. I have worked with horses since i was 2, My Aunt has helped me through the years to help me become what i am today. I have trained, and Exercised horses since i was 8 years old. I know alot about horses and how to maintain them.
Hi Kim,
Great website! I have been riding horses since I was 5 and I have had my horse for 6 years. I also have shown up to 1st level dressage. A huge part of my life is horses it would be cool if I could make it a career and do what I love. I am going to collage and I am very interested in business. What are some jobs with horses that are more on the business side of things? Thank you so much!
Hello my name is Desira,
Im 18 years old. Ive had many different ideas of what i have wanted to be inlife. But i think ive really found what im interested in. My boyfriend, my mom and her boyfriend tell me i shouldnt do it that i should look into something different, something that wont take along time for schooling.
Im going to go to college but i dont know what classes to take or where to really even start.
I want to go to school to become a horse trainer, but i really need some info and advice.
Can anyone help me? Please!!
thank you
Desira
Here is a cit that helped me a little
http://education-portal.com/articles/Horse_Veterinarian_Job_Description_and_Info_About_Becoming_a_Veterinarian_for_Horses.html
I have looked at these sites myself, they are really quite good
Hello,
My name is Rachel. I am 21 years old, love working with people and horses, both together and separately. I have nearly 9 years of Equestrian care, including some work experience during the breeding season. This is actually the first site I have found that really had ANYthing to do with the horse’s care, rather than the company or individual’s wants. I particularly enjoy the job posting/listings. I am really glad about finding this site, and would like to thank you, Ms. Kim. ^-^ ~<3
Hey! My name is taylor Im15 & would love to be a enqine veternarin nothing would make me more happier than to safe or. Help the life of a horse I love horses & I think this would be the job for me!(:
Hello,
I love horses, but we don’t have enough money to own them, and my neighbors have three, but I’m not allowed to ride them. I want to become an equiine practitioner, but I’m woried my lack in horse skills won’t help me get in college. I mean maybe it’s not what God wants me to do, but I can’t help but wonder if there is any way to get more equiped to get in college so I can do something I’ll love. Can you help me?
Ps, I’ve still got high school years left. and any information would give me great joy!
im 15, and been riding now since i was 3 years old, i ride anything! im currently bringing a 15.1 palomino back to work after no work for nearly 2 years so as you can see very green! i was wondering if there are ANY courses i could kickstart if you like my career with at my age? thanks!
Hey Katie:) depending on where you live+what you wanna do this may or may not help
but theres exams such as BHS riding+road safety, BHS stage 1, 2 etc..and they can get you on the road to being an instructor or the like:) http://www.bhsireland.com/ check out this website if your interested
Hello, I absolutely love horses! Im only going in to my sophmore year of high school but I know for sure I want a career dealing with horses. I get riding lessons everyweek and volunteer at the farm I ride at. Someday I want to own my own horse farm. But I have know idea how to get there or what to go to school for. I thought about being I vet but I think it be hard to put a horse down. I need some help with schooling ideas. I want a job where I can make money but still ahve that amazing passion for horses. Help!
hi,
i am rosie and i am 13 years old. a year ago i got my first horse.i do not do riding lessons but go riding at my cousins yard and know alot about them. i have loved horses ALL my life and i want good ideas on good jobs which include horses which i could think about doing.
hey there,
My whole life ive lived on a farm and as a kid I loved horses. I never had one just had cattle but loved horse treaking with a passion in my spear time. I am 20 years of age and everyday Ive always drempt of being able to get up close and work with horses.I love animals had many pets. Can someone point me in the right direction on what I have to do to get a step in the door way? or point me in the right direction? Its my dream job and the life style ive always dreamed of please help me, it will be very much apreciated.
thank you
kim xx
Hi!! Im 16 and looking for ANY type of horse related job around me (East Texas) I have horses of my own and ride all the time i know a lot about horses but not everything lol! if anyone knows of where i can get a job close PLEASE!! LET ME KNOW!!!!!! Thanks!!:D
hello my name is morgan!! im 14 and i have been all around horses sence i could sit in a saddle!! i am looking for a job around horses probley like most of you!! i do contesting with my appyaloosa/ quarter horse and i love it!! thanks for all the ideas it was helpfull!!!!
Hi I just turned 14 and I am looking to find a job or volunteer at a ranch. I will need some training in stable cleaning bu I catch on quick. My biggest worry is that I will do something wrong…isnt that everyones worry?
hi i just turned 16 this month and i have been riding horses all my life.
i have ridden in many places (beaches,farms ect) and i was trying to figure out what i want to do when i grow up and i have always wanted to work with horses.
i have done many crazy things with horses and taught them to do stuff and i was wondering if i was to get into training horses and riding horses for films and shows, how would i go about getting my name out there into the business and get started on this?.
thanks for reading.
Hi I 18 years old and really want to be able to be in the horse business. I have been riding since I was 3 and have always seen myself doing something with horses. I know the horse industry is shaky and know I won’t be rich any time soon but I want to have a secure job that has descent pay without having to Rodeo, go to vet school, or ride other people’s colts (medical reasons) but I still want to get out and not be trapped in an office. If anyone has ideas or is currently in a carrier that you think is for me, please let me know I am opening minded to anything.
I own a horse of my own. The only problem is I’m 15 and my horse is 28, but we do horse shows and trail rides all the time. Right now i have a job on my farm as a farm hand with my horse and other animals, so in time i will have a job where its full time.
i love to work with horses