Career Opportunities in Equine Science The and the American Youth Horse Council have joined efforts to provide information of available listings from industry leaders all over the United States to assist youths and adults in pursuit of careers in the horse industry. Working in the industry does not always mean working exclusively with horses. Many jobs, such as an accountant, attorney, artist, clothes designer, journalist, computer programmer, etc. can be tailored to your interests. In making your future plans, consider a broad education that may be adapted later to your choice of career. Table of Contents Toggle Considerations in Planning Your Career Career Opportunities Contact Level Education Required I. Primary careers requiring daily contact with horses II. Support positions without daily contact with horses III. Careers with horse shows and rodeos IV. Careers in the racing industry V. Careers related to recreation, hunting, and pleasure Equine Veterinary Schools Equine Organizations Intercollegiate Information Considerations in Planning Your Career Be prepared to volunteer:聽The horse industry thrives on volunteer participation that can provide the vehicle to introduce and get you involved in many aspects of horse-related activities. Often good experience can be gained by offering to work for free. This experience in turn can open doors and help you establish valuable contacts. Start at the local level:聽Gain experience through your community, school and social connections. Utilize a network of people you are familiar with and expand through regional and state contacts. Check the classifieds in trade publications:聽Frequently excellent opportunities are advertised here. Check not only equine publications but look into sports-related magazines and associations, and club and organizational newsletters. Talk to professionals:聽Learn from those that are involved. Find out where they studied, what they recommend as good training, and the work they sought. You never know who will provide an aspect you’ve overlooked. Don’t limit your objectives:聽Most importantly, if you can’t get into the horse industry right away, generalize your scope, such as learning the principles of large animal care, then specialize in horses at a later date. Career Opportunities Choose the desired level of contact with horses and the amount of education required, and then locate that combination in the list below for potential career paths. Contact Level I. Primary careers requiring daily contact with horses and/or horse owners II. Support positions requiring daily contact with horses and/or horse owners III. Careers with horse shows/rodeos IV. Careers in the racing industry V. Careers related to recreation/hunting/pleasure Education Required Category A DVM, PhD or professional terminal degree from recognized college or university Category B Master’s degree from a recognized college or university Category C Baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university Category D One or two years beyond high school Category E High school diploma I. Primary careers requiring daily contact with horses Veterinarian Extension Horse Specialist Extension Animal Specialist Geneticist Horse Feed Development Specialist Animal Nutritionist College Professor Pedigree Analyst County Agriculture Agent Youth Director Bloodstock Agent College Instructor Rehabilitation Therapist Clinician Farm/Ranch Manager Technical School Teacher Artificial Inseminator Veterinary Technician Transportation Specialist Trainer Stable Manager/Foreman Riding Instructor/Coach Veterinarian’s Assistant Breeder Auctioneer Horse-Buyer Farrier-Corrective Shoeing Identification Maker Stallion Manager Broodmare Manager Foaling Crewman Stunt Rider or Double in Movies Horse Drawn or Mounted Tour Guide II. Support positions without daily contact with horses Dean, College of Agriculture Architect Agricultural Engineer Attorney Accountant High School Agriculture Teacher Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer Agricultural Researcher Actuary (Insurance) Director of Public Relations Executive Secretary of Horse- oriented Organization Association Executive Field Secretary Lobbyist State Director of Identification Services Director of Technical School Tailor/Clothing Buyer Commercial Feed Manufacturer Laboratory Technician Director of Advertising (newspapers, magazines, etc.) Author/Fiction Author/Non-fiction, instructional material Pharmaceutical Sales Insurance Sales Advertising Space Buyer Auditor Internal Auditor of Equestrian Organization Horsefeed Wholesaler Insurance Investigator Agricultural and Research Economist Museum Curator Trade Press Editor Business Manager of Horse Publication Publisher of Horse Books Motion Picture, TV, Video or Slide-series Producer Land Consultant/Farm Real Estate Film-distribution Specialist Clothing Designer Film Editor Blood Typing Specialist Boot Manufacturer Advertising Copywriter Commercial Artist Equestrian Portrait/Illustrator Advertising Sales Manager Publication Circulation Manager Fire-prevention Specialist First Aid Personnel Program Coordinator Reporter/Journalist Motion Picture/TV Writer, Technician, Director, Camera Crew, Research Horse Trailer Designer Pest Control Specialist Office Personnel in an Equine Organization Concession Operator Feed Store Operator Publications Distributor Tack and Equipment Maker Printer Carpenter (stables/tack and equestrian equipment) Leather Dealer Bookkeeper Typesetter Advertising Salesman Wholesale Tack Sales Wholesale Clothing Sales Wholesale Feed Sales Guard Horse Hair Products Producer (Wigs) Film-processing Specialist Painter III. Careers with horse shows and rodeos Horse Show Veterinarian Timing Equipment Engineer Security Horse Show Receptionist Fair or Exposition Manager Inspector (DPQ or Designated Qualified Inspector) Drug Inspector Technical Representative Technical Delegate (TD) Judge Steward Course Designer/Jump Designer Test Designer Publicity Director Lighting Director Photographer Wheelwright Wheelman Horse Show Secretary Rodeo Secretary Rodeo Stock Contractor Director of Parking Jump Builder Ring Master Rodeo Clown Premium List Technician Rodeo Cowboy Rodeo Pick-up Rider Announcer Program Manager Crewmember Jump Crewmember Rodeo Laborer Gate Person Ticket Seller Organist IV. Careers in the racing industry Track Veterinarian Judge Timing Equipment Engineer Racing Steward Racing Secretary Handicapper Director of Mutuels Security Racing Commissioner Totalisator Company Personnel Mutuel-Machine Maintenance Publicity Staff Turf Club Director Maitre d’Hotel Technical Representative Track Manager Comptroller Horseman’s Bookkeeper Trainer Jockey Jockey Valet Driver Jockey’s Attendant Mutuels Manager Marketing and Publicity Track Maintenance Parking Attendant Mutuel Clerk Paddock Judge Office Staff Money Room Personnel Stable Superintendent Patrol Judge Starter Clocker Grounds Manager Track Photographer Film or TV Patrol Operator Horse Identifier Announcer Program Director Facility Maintenance Engineer Hot Walker Exercise Rider Jockey’s Room Attendant Outrider V. Careers related to recreation, hunting, and pleasure Trail Engineer Park and Recreation Administrator Recreation Planner Guest Ranch Host/Hostess Parade Organizer Manager Country Club Field Master Professional Huntsman Whipper-in Kennelman Packer/Guide Reservations Clerk Trail Crew Circus Rider Equine Veterinary Schools (West Lafayette, IN) Equine Organizations Intercollegiate Information Agricultural Science Major Agricultural Science Department