Horse careers??

Question

I am going to be a senior in high school this fall. Its time i get serious about my future career. I know and have known for quite a while, i want to do something in the horse business. I have a passion for horses. I was wondering if there were any career opportunities without going to college. Are there classes i can take to better learn how to be successful in equine management? I want to do something along the lines of that. I know everyone says go to college but i really think college just is not for me...

Answer 1

If you don't have a lot of money to start up your own barn and become your own barn manager, most equine management positions seek out someone with a college degree in equine management. I go to a state college that offers that major as well as farrier science, breeding and all kinds of business degrees pertaining to horses. If you do not want to go to school for it, you may want to start out assisting the barn manager, and trying to work your way up but its going to be tougher without the credential.

Answer 2

Well i for one want to study to be an equine vet but if 8 years of college isn't for you i'd say you're on the right path to be a barn manager. I would suggest becaoming a trainer and owning your own barn that gives lessons and provides bording and leasing opertunities. My trainer didn't not go to college and succesfully owns her own border/leasing/training/lesson business and is doing very well. I would suggest taking some business management classes and taking some horse analogy classes at some community colleges to better your horse understanding. Who knows maybe you can even start your own horse camp aswell! Good luck, have a great senior year, and BEST WISHES for life ahead! =]

Answer 3

( you cannot be a vet- u would need to go to university and get a science degree...)

Um,

Not going to college really limits your options-

Stable Manager

Show Judge

Rider obviously

Horse magazine editor, horse photographer

Pony club or riding club event organiser

You couldn't be a teacher or run events with children, or even work much with horses without going to an equine college. I really recommed a course at an equine college to work with horses.

Answer 4

bE A VET FOR HORSES U CANT GET ENOUGH VETS

Answer 5

Have you considered a tech school?

Most "entry level" jobs, horse related included, that don't require some form of education are not going to pay enough for you to enjoy your passion for horses in your free time.

I really would like to have a different job, and I'm taking the educational steps to get one, but in the mean time I need the salary so here I am.  

You may look into being a vet tech...some practices will take you on and let you work while you get your certification.  

You may think classes aren't for you, but it makes a whole world of difference when you find something you love and are working towards an end.

It took me over 25 years to go back to school.  I've had a substantial measure of professional success without higher education, but now I wonder sometimes what may have been different.

Answer 6

I would reccomend going to an equine college. You can do it all online too. If you really want a career with horses, horse college should be fun and interesting. Here's a good website:

Answer 7

You don't necessarily need a degree to work with horses.  However, if you lack experience, you may want to take some classes.

Midway College in Midway, KY has a specialized group of classes for people wanting to make advancements in the horse field.  Morehead State College in Morehead, KY also has classes and you can get a degree there if you decide to (same with Midway College).

You could also become a farrier.  There are classes/training you can get to help with that.  Around here, farriers make really good money.  You've got a lot of thoroughbred farms, race tracks, and general horse farms owned by people who have TWH's and QH's and such.  Our farrier charges $60 or 70 to shoe one horse and $40 to trim only.

If you take some management classes, you may a better shot at getting work managing a farm or managing one aspect of the farm (like the breeding stallions, for example).  It may also take a shorter amount of time to achieve that position than if you don't have any experience or knowledge about the position.

If you go to a college to specialize in working with horses, you may find that college isn't so bad.  I would strongly recommend checking out Midway College.

I hope this helps!  Don't give up on your dream!

Answer 8

If your horse career dreams fall through then what are you going to do if you don't have a collage diploma? Say you get laid off, what are you going to do. There are NO jobs that will pay well without a collage diploma. Your s******g your life if you make the choice not to go to collage. The horse business is VERY expensive and if you don't have a good job to pay for it you won't even ride any more. GO TO COLLAGE don't think twice!!!!!!!

Answer 9

be a barn manager, or trainer