Careers With Horses

The comprehensive guide to finding your dream job.

Guaranteed to be the definitive guide to careers in the horse industry -- from Accountant to Wrangler. Well-known equestrian writer, Bonnie Kreitler has taken a practical, realistic approach. Young people making a choice of schools as well as adults contemplating mid-life career changes will find valuable chapters on everything from education to job search strategies, starting a small business and financial planning. Appendices you won't see anywhere else list all equestrian schools, colleges, breed and sport associations in the U.S.Packed with information about educational requirements, income expectations, job descriptions, ways to build experience, and more. An important book for every horse lover considering full time or part-time involvement in the horse industry.

A career working with horses is something to dream of, but very difficult to achieve. Here is the long-needed guide to career opportunities with horses. For each horse career, the author tells what the work is really like, how tough it is, what training you have to have & where to get it, how to look for a job, & much, more. Presents the glamour as well as the disadvantages, hard work, & financial potential of every major field in the horse industry. The author not only tells you what to expect but spells out the qualifications, how to get started, & where to find further information in each profession. Lots of practical information.

For individuals already employed in the horse industry or for those seeking equine employment for the first time, the guide is a must read for anyone searching for an equine career. It not only informs readers of up to 70 interesting and rewarding occupations within the horse industry, but it covers the basic skills from preparing and conducting a job search, to accepting a job offer. Tips on answering ads, writing resumes and cover letters, researching, and handling personal interviews provide readers with strategies for reaching their career goals and help them cope successfully with situations that defeat so many job seekers. Time and resource management techniques are included with other practical ways to maintain employment by those experienced in equine professions. Including abundant reference information and photos, this guide is the start to finish for getting your equine career on the right track.

"A much-needed guide to animal-related professions, Careers with Animals is a vital resource for the animal lover looking to plan his or her future. Author Ellen Shenk provides straightforward and accurate introductions to a wide range of potential careers--everything from familiar jobs such as veterinarian and zookeeper to cat breeder, animal chiropractor, dog show judge, and other more unusual pursuits"--Amazon.

A comprehensive guide to careers in the industry. Includes tips from experts, personal inventory check lists, resume suggestions, educational requirements and options, job responsibilities, background and training prerequisites, income expectations and ranges, and an abundance of resources. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

In this Travel Guide for Equestrians, you will learn:-How to work and volunteer abroad with horses as a career-How to find a variety of jobs and apply for them-Important information about CertificationsYou will also gain access to the Equestrian Job Book where you will unlock access to actual stables in a variety of countries which are looking for people to join their team for short term or long term contracts. These include working and paid opportunities for horse riders.This book is full of information and is written by a fellow adventuress who has worked with horses in over 20 countries on 5 different continents. It doesn't matter if you are looking for work as a trail guide, show jumper, riding instructor, groom or more, there is plenty of ideas for you in here to get started. A lot of people think that working abroad with horses is harder than it really is. But with these stories and firsthand experiences along with the job offers, and tips will prove just how easy this process can be. And if you don't know WHAT to do or what kind of job you can do with horses abroad... we've got you covered! This book lists more than 70+ Job Ideas to inspire you to get your foot in the door in the equine industry. Because working with horses and getting jobs abroad doesn't have to be so complicated!

A wide-ranging guide to jobs that involve animals. Provides current information on salaries, educational requirements, and job outlook, along with job information resources. Includes in-depth profiles of individuals who work with animals every day.