You may be surprised at the number of careers available in the horse industry- the possibilities are endless! All jobs don’t necessarily involve physical contact with a horse, you can choose between indirect and direct careers with horses. There are professional opportunities such as legal, media, creative, medical, teaching, etc. to name a few which can be tailored toward your goals. And, of course, there are those that do come in contact with a horse such as instructor, exercise rider, groom, jockey, farrier or veterinarian.
The educational requirements vary for the different occupations, but the best thing about equine careers is that there are positions for those with all different educational backgrounds. When you begin thinking about the career path you wish to follow, or even changing your career, you should follow a few vital steps.
Firstly, select a few jobs that may interest you, and find out the academic requirements you will need, for example if you want to be a vet you will need a specialist degree. You should channel your energies and/or studies toward these requirements. There are many opportunities that await you with the horse industry, so don’t be afraid to explore- don’t get fixated on a specific profession. There will be more choice out there than you think.
Horse Jobs & Careers
One website that we found particularly helpful and full of advice was Equine Careers. This is an entire website dedicated to the advertisement of office and professional vacancies and appointments within the Equestrian Industry- so is an ideal place to start you search and look at a few job roles.
They cover all sectors of the Industry from Sales, Marketing, Administration, Accounts, HR, Media, Journalism, Retail, Clothing, and College Lecturers nationwide, and for any field from Transport to Feed, Stable Manufacturers to Retailers & Suppliers.
So whether you are looking for a field based role or an office based position, Equine Careers is dedicated to sourcing those positions and advertising them here all on one easy to use site, updated daily, be the first to find your future here at Equine Careers.
Contact equine careers for more information by emailing emma@equine-careers.co.uk
Another good place to start is The British Horse Society. Their website is packed with information on careers with horses, as well as helpful guides on courses and qualifications. Visit their training and qualifications section online, at http://www.bhs.org.uk/Training_and_Qualifications.aspx for lots more advice.
We will soon be running a feature in our magazine, on equine careers and qualifications; if you have any advice for people thinking about a career in equine please email us at info@hookedonhorses.co.uk. Equally, if you are considering a career with horses please send us your questions and we will try and get them answered for you.
For information on grooming as a career and for membership to the British Grooms Association please visit http://www.britishgrooms.org.uk and quote rep code BGAJH