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Horse Jobs – Trainer

horse with horse trainerIn small establishments the trainer title will encompass barn manager as well, however in larger stables the trainers duties are far more dedicated.

This is a position which benefits from some experience in a specific discipline, previous teaching and professional riding experience.

A firm understanding of every aspect of horseflesh and strong communication skills are essential tools for a training position.

Job Description

A horse trainer is responsible for training, behavior and overseeing the exercise routine of each animal in their charge.

In larger stables they will work with the barn manager and foreman (and where applicable, the assistant trainer) to establish working schedules which will be carried out by grooms and exercise riders. At smaller locations the trainer does the riding and groundwork themselves with each animal.

Responsibilities

  • Developing & implementing specific exercise routines
  • Developing supplement schedules
  • Under saddle work
  • Ground work
  • Training in general manners
  • Correcting behavioral issues

Requirements

Generally a trainer must have previous professional experience with horses, whether it is previous training, a proven track record (so to speak) or professional competing.

Usually a high school diploma is required, however any formal schooling in veterinary science or animal husbandry is always helpful.

The Right Job For You?

If this isn’t your dream job, there is a long list of different careers that involve horses. Each one requiring a different skill set, schooling requirement and amount of contact with the animals.

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7 Responses to “Horse Jobs – Trainer”

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  1. Nicole Smit says:

    Hi, I’m a young and energetic 23 year old female, looking for an equestrian job overseas.
    I live in South Africa.
    I’ve been in the the Provincial Equestrian Showing and Equtation Team from 2000 to 2006.
    I’ve been SA Working Hunter Champion, SA Show Riding Champ and SA Reserve Showing Champ. I was also included as a reserve in the South Africa National Showing Team.
    I would love to come and work for your yard.. I have a passport. Please don’t hesitate to call me!
    Thank you for your time!

  2. fara says:

    hello,anyway i look this site for my bf who love work wth horse.he is good wth horse n all since 5years old..so i would like to knw have u job in switzerland as he living here wth me..thx

    • Laszlo says:

      Hello,
      My friend would like to work.

      He is age 39, Hungarian.
      He has been in jumping for 20 years. Mainly he was riding horses to train to jump as well as young horses to train and they were sold. He is an A class jumper – this is the highest category in Hungary.
      Now he is working with young horses and training horses and riders to jump as well as a jumper.

      He speaks very little German or English only. He knows some professional words, but it would take about 1-3 months to learn to use the language properly in everyday life to be able to communicate properly.

      He could start immediately.

      Please see the riding skills at these videos:
      The horse he is riding there is 5 years old, trained by him from zero.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv8aJZTkJns
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6poa6ZCmcdA
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypt7hpX57LY

      Thank you

  3. lim choon siong says:

    hi ,i am mike lim from a small asia country, singapore,i am interested to learn from you as a horse trainer.i am 29 years old and had basic experience ,as i am learning to take care and grooming horses in singapore turfclub.hope that you can give me a chance to learn from you.please contact me at mikelim0308@hotmail.sg.thanks alot Regards mike lim

  4. Dandy Rawley says:

    Hi,

    I’m a fifty-five year old male who loves horses, but unless I’m a girl, 15-25 years old, who the heck would hire me.

    • M. L. Jordan says:

      I might. What discipline(s) do you ride/train/teach/show? Which philosophy or method of training do you believe in? What kind of position are you looking for? What experience do you have? What country are you in? -and- would you relocate? How many family members would be coming with you?

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