Wht jobs are avalible in the horse industry?

Question

i am currently studying fashion but wud like to drop this i would love to work with horses.... i have my own horse and a passion for them, i don't wnt to work in stables nor work with racehorses i would much rather do something magazine based but not sure were to start.... help....

Answer 1

If you want to work in the horse industry, but don't want to work hands-on with the horses themselves, you have a fair amount of options.

There are many equine and equestrian publications.  Blood-Horse magazine, Thoroughbred of California, many breed-specific journals and magazines (i.e., Arabian Horse World, magazines for breeds like Morgans, Quarter Horses, Paints, etc.), sport-specific magazines (i.e., for dressage, jumping, western riding/showing, etc.), general "popular" magazines like Equus.  If you want to write for these, you might pick up a copy of Writer's Market book for 2007, which should give you addresses, contacts, etc., and then just start doing "cold calls" to see if they have openings.

Many of the larger breeding operations need "front office" people with good PR and communication skills to assist in marketing, dealing with clients, etc.  You don't say where you live or whether you're willing to relocate;  Central Kentucky, around Lexington, is the capital of Thoroughbred breeding in the USA, but there are areas around Ocala, Florida and in Maryland and other states that also have regions where there are big breeding farms.

Additionally, there are the sales companies, like Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland, Barrett's (in California), Tatersalls (for Standardbreds) and many regional sales companies.  They hire people to work the front office, assist in cataloguing, do marketing, customer relations, etc.

Many of the large tack and equipment companies need people;  I'm thinking of places like State Line Tack and other large catalogue and internet companies.

Breed registries and promotional groups can also use people;  examples of such groups are the California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, and so forth.  

You say you don't want to work with racehorses, but would you want to work in publicity, PR, or marketing for a racetrack?  If there's one in your area, you could see what help they might need.

Also, on the principal that if you never ask, you never get, you could apply to the Darley Flying Start program:

http://www.darleyflyingstart.com/aboutpr...

Good luck to you and I hope you find something in line with what you're looking for!

Answer 2

cleaning up their dung

it will be the first horse job youll HAVE to do

Answer 3

you could work for a horse magazine, be a judge for horse shows/competitions, horse attorney (sorry those really weren't magazine based except for the first).

Answer 4

You can be a groom, jockey, exercise rider, trainer, hot walker, work for some horse magazine!!!

Answer 5

There is a horse show each year in Southampton, Long Island. That annual show attracts the rich and famous. There are also posh horse ranches on the north shore of Long Island. As far as work, it depends on skills. If you have public relation/promotional skill you could work seasonal at the horse shows or you could write about the shows.

Answer 6

If you are interested in publishing, I would start taking classes in graphic design and possibly some writing classes. Marketing would also be helpful, and if your school offers advertising. These will all help you. I would also suggest computer classes that deal with Photoshop and other similar design utilities. Microsoft Publisher is a good way to start, it is easy to use, and will help you understand formatting.

As far as places to work, there are many large horse magazines in the US. Go to your local bookstore and maybe purchase a few. You can see how they set thing up, and you can find out where they are located. There are also lots of small, local publications for the equine community. Go to a tack or feed store, they often have copies. You can find out where they are located.

I think the horse industry is waaaaay more interesting than the fashion industry. Plus the people tend to be nicer!  Good luck!

Answer 7

Wish I knew where you are from!  I'm a sales manager for a horse publication in the mid wst that is looking for help!

Answer 8

I would like to commend the other respondent for her answer to this question- the suggestion that this asker check out working for horse magazines,breeding farms ( in the front office of such places) and the office at racetracks is a great idea. Have you ever thought about working as the office manager at large hunt club or show barn? These people only rarely work in the stables shoveling manure- most of their work is dealing with members and the public and organizing events such as shows. Since many if not most of the hunt clubs I know of lease their facilities out for social functions, this might also present an avenue for employment- functions such as wedding receptions, graduation parties,balls and the like always need organizers, and people who can think on their feet and get things done. Just a thought. I almost envy you in a way- you will have a much better future and much easier time of it than I did when I first went into the horse industry. Good luck in your search.

Answer 9

it depends on your personality, if i was you i would consider being a photo-journalist for the horse industry or look into the broadcasting part of it.  but i what i would recommend the most is to start going to the turf club at santa anita(admission $20 per day) or whatever track u r close to.  you will be face to face with all the big players who are involved in all aspects of the horse industry in that region

i recommend going to the turf club at least 10 times. this will cost $200 at $20 per admission