Equine management

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Job Description


Equine management works and deals with horses everyday.
It falls under the topics of horse health, reproduction,
judging competition and horse training. If trainers own
their own barns, they could even start their own riding schools.
With training comes buying and selling horses. A usual
trainer will buy a horse of no skill for a low price train it
in a specific discipline,and sell it for more money, once the
horse gains skill. The price of a horse usually increases
as the skill of the horse increases. Some riding disciplines
include English, cross country, racing, reining, dressage,
western, barrel racing, side saddle, endurance,
speed racing, rodeo, and roping.

Career Pathway


The career pathway equine management fall under is
natural resources, agriscience, business, and management.

Working Environment


The working conditions of a equine manager vary.
Most trainers work at private barns, or they run their
own stables. Trainers work in all weather conditions,
although there is most of the time an indoor riding
arena. Working as a trainer is a very dangerous job.
As well, you could be kicked, thrown from the
horse while riding, bucked off, reared off, and
even bitten or stepped on.

Earnings


The experienced trainer earns about $37,150 per year, maybe
more, if the selling and schooling process is working well.
The median worker earns about $26,190 a year. The entry worker
is payed about $19,780 a year. Remember, wages include how
much your training and selling the horses, and how many paying
riders you teach in your schooling program.

Education


Courses in math, science, business, and experience with
horses is necessary for this job. Trainers should also
take courses at specific schools who provide it, such
as equine reproduction, genetics, and horse anatomy.
A bachelor's degree is needed for managing your own
equestrian center.

Outlook


Nationally, the job of an equine profectionest,
is rising. In 2006, the jobs were standing at
43,000, but in 2016, 53,000 jobs are going
to be available.