Career questions tagged horseriding
How do I find a job as a Ranch Hand?
Hello, really I am looking to see if anyone here has connections with a ranch owner in The Midwest/South US. That would need help taking care of there horses and other animals starting in Summer 2025. I would only be seeking this kind of work until Fall/Winter of 2026. Thank you!
Why is it so embarrassing to start a sport?
Hi, I'm 14 and thinking of trying a sport, but it feels a bit embarrassing when I see younger kids who've been at it longer and are better. Any advice on this? Thinking about ballet, horseback riding, or karate.
How can I start a career in Equine Studies/Science?
I live in Minnesota, and I am looking for a career that can help me in my dream career, which is to work with equines. I have been riding horses for a while now, and I want to share that experience with other people. What are some fields that I could go into that are related to this, or that involve riding? Thanks!
Does anyone know of any good equine colleges?
I have a few years to think about it, so it's not a rushed decision by any means, but I have been looking around at colleges and have a small list. I was wondering if anyone else had any other colleges that would be good for me to add to my list. So, I want to go to college and major in Equine Studies or some other equine major. I plan to be a horse trainer and/or riding instructor, and my dream is to start a business where I can do both, and probably and up boarding horses and offering transportation services too. Some colleges that I've been thinking about are the University of Findlay, William Woods University, Emory & Henry University, and a couple others. I just kind of want some other colleges with good equine programs, and if anyone knows any other majors that would suit my needs better, that'd be great to know too.
Advice for aspiring horse trainers and horse riding instructors from low-income families?
I really want to be both a horse trainer and a horse riding instructor, however, I come from a low-income family who can't afford horses, pickups, trailers, a farm house, or anything of that sort. I'm currently a senior in high school who plans on going to college for Equine Management, however I'm not quite sure if I'll be able to have the career I truly want because I was born into a low-income family and will have a hard time paying for these things, including college itself. Are there any horse trainers and/or riding instructors that you know of (or if you're one yourself) that came from a low-income family and is now a horse trainer and/or a riding instructor? Are there any grants specifically for students going into equine related majors? If you're a trainer and/or an instructor, what steps did you take to get where you are today? Thank you! #career #college-major #equine #horse #horsetrainer #horseriding #horseridinginstructor
What would be the best college for horse trainers and horse riding instructors?
I've been accepted into an Iowa community college recently for Equine Management, however I'd like to look at some other options also. I live in South Dakota currently, and I would prefer to stay close to South Dakota in case something happens and I need to come back home. Where did you go to college? Did you go to college at all? If so, do you feel that what you've learned there helps you in your day-to-day job with horses? Thank you! #horse #equine #horseriding #horseridinginstructor #horsetrainer
Where would be the best area to live in to work as a horse trainer and a riding instructor?
I currently live in South Dakota, but I plan on going to college in Iowa for Equine Management. Would Iowa be a good place to work in for training and instructing? If not there, what other areas would bring me the most clients and would be good environment-wise? (weather, terrain, etc.) I would prefer to stay close to South Dakota, but I'm willing to go farther if I need to. Thank you! #horse #equine #horseriding #horseridinginstructor #horsetrainer