Equestrian Related Careers

1012mom
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:11:10 +0000

Horses, and the horse business. may not be what you perceive from the outside. Many horse professionals do have college degrees, although they also have extensive riding experience. Does your college have an IHSA team? You do not need to have a horse, or any skills to participate. There are divisions for beginners and the cost is minimal compared to the private costs. If your school does not have a team see if you can ride with the team at a nearby school. Before you con side a career around horses you need to spend some significant time with them. The reality is pretty gritty, and sometimes frustrating hard work, not the romanticized fantasy that outsiders perceive.

If you are interested in medicine you might be interested in vet school. Large animal vets are always in demand. But again, go ride with one for a week before you decide that is an option. Another option is therapeutic riding facilities. If you live in horse country there is probably one nearby that could use some volunteers. Finally, there is always what most horse people do. Have a day job and ride horses for fun.