AREA
PRACTIONER
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
Veterinary Medical Doctor (V.M.D.)
Geneticist
Horse Feed Developer/Nutritionist
EMPLOYERS
Private/Public Veterinary clinics/hospitals
Sole Practitioner
STRATEGIES
Veterinary schools require completion of a minimum of three full academic years in an accredited college or university. Most schools require applicants to have taken a number of science courses. To located equine practictioners in your area contact the American Association of Equine Practictioners (AAEP)
AREA
BREEDING FARM MANAGER
Equitation
Management
EMPLOYERS
Private Farms
STRATEGIES
Earning a Master's degree in equine reproduction can be beneficial in this field to allow for being able to take full control of an artificial insemination program. State breeding associations and horse magazines is the best way to find practical experience.
AREA
RIDING INSTRUCTOR
English Riding Instructor
Western Riding Instructor
EMPLOYERS
Private Farms/Riding Schools
Colleges and Universities
STRATEGIES
Riding instructors need the experience and knowledge in basic riding techniques as well as theoretical knowledge of consistent successful learning techniques. Instructors have the ability to influence students to extend themselves to learn and exercise enthusiasm.
AREA
EQUINE WRITER
Magazine Writer
Magazine Editor
Book Author
EMPLOYERS
Equine Magazines
Equine Production Companies
STRATEGIES
Every writer must learn and possess the skills of grammar, spelling, and so forth. The art of writing is not something learned, it is a craft. A successful writing career in equine is based on expertise.
AREA
MANAGEMENT
Barn Manager
Horse Show Manager
EMPLOYERS
Private stables
STRATEGIES
Equine management can be conducted in a variety of settings. It can begin with supervising personnel with the daily duties of stable and horse care. Equine management can also be done in the business sector which can include managing special equine events. Formal schooling and hands on work is the best way to climb the ladder in equine management.
AREA
TRAINER
Horse Trainer
EMPLOYERS
Horse Owners
STRATEGIES
Horse training entails teaching a horse good habits as well as seeing that the horse doesn't pick up any bad ones. Patience is required to be a trainer Trainers need to be able to ride well and understand
Prepared by the Career Services staff of Centenary College New Jersey, Hackettstown. (2006) CC is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA
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