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6-10 years of experience
Held fully accountable for demonstrating a high degree of initiative, strong communication and problem solving skills, and extensive equine knowledge to train multiple money earning futurity horses. Managed all aspects of a horse’s health, prepared/groomed horses for show and sales, started and trained young horses, and provided lessons.
- Monitored and evaluated overall performance to ensure the highest levels of productivity, efficiency, and quality.
- Maintained a positive demeanor and a high level of professionalism while assisting team members and customers.
- Accepted new assignments, responsibilities, and duties with a positive, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude.
- Established a reputation for accountability and reliability as well as for maintaining excellent quality of work.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for developing specific training exercises based on individual needs and breeds
- Trained young dressage and sport horses and prepared them for competition
- Maintained stables and ensured that horses were, fed, bathed and cared for appropriately
- Distributed necessary medication and checked for possible injuries
- Provided riding instruction.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised and implemented care and maintenance programs for 35+ horses
- Planned and coordinated equipment, human and equine needs for horse shows
- Instructed and coordinated special events, including lesson and training programs
- Provided general administrative support for nationally recognized horse business
0-5 years of experience
Piloted sport specific training programs for both horses and riders of various skill levels to maintain desired performance standards for competition.
- Advised owners and clients regarding the sale and purchase of show horses.
- Performed daily training rides for boarded, school, and sale horses.
- Kept up to date and accurate documentation of equine health, diet, and behavior, and administered prescribed medications to horses.
- Monitored daily operations and upkeep of a 40-horse farm.
0-5 years of experience
Started and retrained horses to avoid habits, for example bolting, kicking, and resist bridling and grooming.
- Assisting in instructing her younger children in simple aids while riding (walk, trot, turning)
- Placed 5th High Place Performance Team Judging, out of 7 teams, at the 42nd Annual Arab Horse Judging Contest Tulsa, Oklahoma 2012
- Placed Reserve Champion out of 12 at Boone County Horse Show 2012 with a projected 5 year old colt.
- Successfully trained a 4 year old Hackney to break to cart and under saddle
- Handled young foals towards a goal of breaking into halter and under saddle
0-5 years of experience
Fed and cleaned stalls of 10-12 horses to compete in Dressage through-out California.
- Trained and exercised award winning horses.
- Assisted in showing, cleaning tack, grooming and exercising while maintaining a competitive schedule.
- Was left fully responsibility of the facility and livestock on several occasions, often lasting several days.
0-5 years of experience
Rode 3-5 horses daily on self-created schedule and generated horse sales
- Revamped lesson program; taught 40-50 lessons per week from beginner to advanced
- Assisted at major horse shows and hosted shows on home property
- Managed 40 horses to reassure top care and condition
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in the breaking, training, and showing of reining horses
- Coached youth and non-professional riders
- Educated 4-H youth and leaders in the basics of horsemanship.
- Taught 3 & 4 day clinics emphasizing the fundamentals of horsemanship on and off of horses.
- Conveyed my knowledge and experience to groups of up to 40 people.
10+ years of experience
Rehabilitate and train horses that have been abused, neglected, or have various behavioral issues.
- Conduct training programs utilizing horsemanship principles to develop desired outcomes.
- Educate owners/riders on skills to enhance relationship with his/her horse and achieve goals
- Assisting clients and other trainers in competitions and sales of horses.
- Administer medications, provide care for ill/injured horses, and assist veterinarians when needed.
- Organize training schedule and maintain proper billing procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Exercised horses that were in training
- Maintained barn facilities and equipment
- Provided horse health care
- Communicated effectively with customers in a positive and helpful way
- Instructed clients on proper riding techniques
- Adapted to a flexible schedule, long hours and independent living arrangements
- Monitored feed and bedding supplies, re-stocking when necessary
- Held a strong knowledge of equine nutritional needs including supplement use
10+ years of experience
Conditioned and trained horses for various owners
- Observed ability and aptitude for training each animal independently
- Arranged transportation needs
- Performed barn maintenance
- Identified and resolved behavioral issues
- Taught owners how to handle animal
10+ years of experience
In addition to working for several top professionals in the sport horse industry, I have established my own clientele.
- Riding and training horses for clients.
- Instructing clients both at home and at competitions.
- Experience working with varying skills levels and ages ranging from 4- .
0-5 years of experience
Taught and assisted in horseback riding lessons.
- Trained and assisted training horses.
- Took care of all 32 boarded horses.
- Performed all stable duties (cleaned stalls, feed, turnout, etc;)
0-5 years of experience
Traveled to client barns to train show horses and upcoming colts
- Maintained horses health and provided quality care.
- Scheduled veterinary and farrier services.
- Provided riding lessons to clients and coaching before and during shows.
- Traveled to horse shows and competed nationally.
6-10 years of experience
Trained and care for approximately 30 horses
- Management and maintenance of farm facility, included fence and board repair, repair and maintenance of electric horse hot walker, automatic fly spray system repair and maintenance, and automatic watered system repairs.
- Travel to various states across country
- Travel included responsibilities of hauling horses, horse care, and preparing horses for competition
- Hauled horses with 3500 dual pickup truck pulling a six horse trailer
0-5 years of experience
Train Chincoteague ponies and other horses
- Assist with management and coordination of summer camp activities
- Instruct students about horse turning out and bringing in, mucking out, grooming, tacking up and untacking, tack cleaning, and basic riding techniques
- Help individual riders prepare for competitions such as show jumping, eventing and dressage
- Key club officer and member for 2 years
- 4H volunteer for 8 years (Bit n’ Bridle Horse 4h)
0-5 years of experience
- Worked with green horses
- Trained and exercised gaited show horses
- Worked toward goals with horses such a collected trots and canter, extending trot and canter, slowing down gaited horses, desensitizing stallions around mares while under saddle, and achieving trust with skittish mare with sight problems
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for kitchen inventory and budgeting
- Planned and executed meals for 3 personnel on a weekly basis
- Trained horses daily
10+ years of experience
- Taught beginning and intermediate riding and horsemanship lessons
- Rode and trained green-broke horses in all disciplines, including but not limited to trail riding, performance, and pleasure
- Managed all finances
- Managed all horse care appointments and client appointments
0-5 years of experience
Daily upkeep and maintained horses.
- Trained and broke Kentucky Mountain Horses.
- Transported horses to shows using 40ft Gooseneck
- Maintained time and attendance for ten employees
- Operated small mowers to large tractors and bobcats.
0-5 years of experience
Evaluate animals in order to determine their temperaments, abilities, and aptitude for training.
- Administer prescribed medications to animals.
- Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
- Keep records documenting animal health, diet, and behavior.
- Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, and resisting bridling and grooming.
- Feed and exercise animals, and provide other general care such as cleaning and maintaining holding and performance areas.
- Place tack or harnesses on horses in order to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
- Assist in presentation and sales of horses
- Travel around the Midwest assisting in exhibition of horse for clients.
10+ years of experience
Management of boarding facility and care for up to 15 equine breeds.
- Coaching of all students and managing help.
- Stocking feed, bedding, supplements, and veterinary supplies.
- Communicating and implementing budgets that fit client and business needs
- Creating and putting on schooling shows and clinics at home and in the area for eventing and showing.
0-5 years of experience
Train/exercise/feed/water 104 horses @ breeding ranch
- Operate various commercial machinery
- Lead Groomer/Foal/Grainer/Multi-task long hrs physical labor
- Plan/organize/direct various group training activities
6-10 years of experience
Training horses, Hauling long distances, Care of horses
- Working with clients on a day to day basis getting them prepared while staying in their financial budget
- Knowing how to handle difficult situations respectfully and with care.
- Handling different personalities in high stress situations
- Working with teenagers and parents along with their horses
0-5 years of experience
Taking care of race horses needs and exercising them 24 hours- 7 days a week
- Shipping horses to the race track and caring for them
- Assisting with the vet and farrier for the horses
- Lifting heavy objects for everyday needs
10+ years of experience
Started riding horses at age 3.
- Started training horses at age 11.
- Started giving riding lessons at age 14.
- Began managing barns in 2002, which included Sunset Pastures (Arvada, CO) and Goldun Quarter Horses (Golden, CO)
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for the daily care and maintenance of 25+ horses
- Implemented a daily feeding program specific to each horse
- Assisted with all vet and farrier work
- Rode anywhere from 6 to 12 horses a day and prepared them to be shown in many different disciplines
- Coached customers on how to ride and show their own horses
- Traveled to many shows a year and showed the horses I had been training in their respective events
- Dealt directly with all customers handling any questions comments or concerns that they may have had
- Assisted in marketing horses that were for sale
10+ years of experience
- Solid Riding Horses, Cow-work, Ranch-work Horses
- Starting Horses – using Monte Roberts technique, Fine-tuning and Repair
- Teach Riding Lessons – English and Western, Horsemanship, Equine Maintenance
0-5 years of experience
Instruct students on proper horse care, safety, and basic riding techniques
- Maintain safety and structure of classes
- Create a fun atmosphere for children
- Multi-task and stay punctual on horse preparations for lessons
- Administer proper horse care and basic first aid
- Communicate clearly and positively with co-workers, management, and clients
- Train horses for clients to ride
- Frequent scheduling with clients
- Managerial duties related to customer service and administrative care
0-5 years of experience
Teaching kids proper way to ride a horse
- Finding creative Ideas to help children learn how to ride
- Received sociable skills
- Maintained healthy interaction between student and horse
0-5 years of experience
Assisted with the grooming and care of horses
- In charge of routine morning/night maintenance on horses
- Cared for sick and injured horses
- Helped children with their lessons
6-10 years of experience
Train horses to be able to compete in different competition
- Retrain horses to break habits, such as kicking, bolting, and resisting, also including bridling and grooming.
- Breaking horses to behave in a manner able way so owners can ride horses appropriately
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Knowledge of tool holders and cutting tools
- Proven ability to follow instructions
- Strong finger dexterity
- Basic math skills
- Excellent communication skills
10+ years of experience
- Self Employed Horse Trainer
- Ran 12 Horse Thoroughbred Racing Stable
- Maintained 6 acres farm
0-5 years of experience
- Barn and stall care
- Feeding, grooming and exercising horses
- Helped prepare clients and horses for shows
Horse Trainer Duties and Responsibilities
Specific job duties for horse trainers vary based on their employer. However, there are several core tasks common to all horse trainers, such as:
Train Horses for Riding, Shows, and More Horse trainers are mainly responsible for creating and administering training programs for racehorses and show horses as well as horses used in the entertainment industry. They apply various training styles to teach horses to walk trails, run racecourses, jump fences or other obstacles, or perform stunts in movies or live shows. Horse trainers working with racehorses might work with jockeys to train them to interact and work with horses during an event.
Supervise Daily Exercises In most cases, horses are given one or two exercise sessions, usually in the early morning and afternoon. Horse trainers devise exercise regimens based on what horses are being trained for and oversee these exercises, which might be led by an assistant trainer. Horse trainers also use this time to evaluate a horse’s health and check for injuries.
Assess and Correct Problematic Behaviors Biting, head tossing, and kicking are common behavioral issues displayed by horses; it falls to a horse trainer to correct these issues. Horse trainers use repetitive positive reinforcement practices, voice commands, and contact with the horse to train them to be more comfortable around people, less aggressive, and to ease nervousness that can cause them to bolt, bite, or throw riders.
Groom and Feed Horses Horse trainers ensure the horses they are training are well-fed and groomed. They monitor each horse’s nutritional needs and diet, recording eating habits. Horse trainers work closely with veterinarians to ensure a horse is getting proper nutrition.
Horse Trainer Skills and Qualifications
A love of horses is, of course, on top of any list of skills and qualifications for horse trainers, but what other abilities should these professionals possess? Patience is vital. Below are some of the skills employers tend to look for based on job postings we examined:
- Riding skills – to guide horses over different types of terrains and through various courses as needed
- Horse handling – horse trainers must be comfortable in all aspects of equine management, from haltering and leading to blanketing and cooling horses down after exercising or training
- Physical fitness – from standing for long periods of time in varying climates to suffering the occasional fall or kick, horse trainers endure many physical demands
- Mentoring skills – horse trainers often work with assistants and horse groomers who wish to enter the field of horse training
- Communication – to direct horses to follow certain commands, instruct riders, and change a horse’s behaviors
- Time management – horse trainers outline schedules for training sessions, ensuring horses are trained within a specified amount of time
- Team player – to work and communicate openly with owners, stable workers, barn managers, assistant trainers, groomers, and other professionals
Horse Trainer Education and Training
In many cases, employers seeking horse trainers require no formal education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent. A degree in equine science, offering courses such as equine management, anatomy, health, and behavior, can be helpful. One might also choose courses in introductory and advanced horsemanship, stable management, and riding instruction. Many trainers begin their careers taking entry-level jobs in stables, such as grooming, feeding, or cleaning, working their way up by apprenticing with a horse trainer.
Horse Trainer Salary
Animal trainers of all kinds, including horse trainers, earn a median annual salary of nearly $29,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Horse trainers in the 10th percentile make about $20,000 per year, while top earners can realize an annual salary of $56,000. Horse trainers working to train horses for participating in spectator sporting events earn among the highest salaries for this occupation, with a mean annual wage of nearly $39,000. Kentucky currently tops the list of U.S. states for average annual pay for horse trainers at just over $42,000, followed by Arizona (about $40,800) and Washington (nearly $40,300), as reported by the BLS. Job growth statistics provided by the BLS indicate that an 11 percent growth rate is predicted for all animal trainers through 2026. In 2016, close to 55,000 animal trainers were employed in the U.S.; by 2026, it is expected that figure will increase to 61,000.
Helpful Resources
Ready to take the reins and start your career as a horse trainer? Learn more about what this occupation entails by examining the resources we’ve provided below:
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) – From horse trainers to barn managers, anyone who works with horses as a hobby or career can find something to love about CHA. Access webinars covering such topics as equine behavior and riding instruction techniques, network, attend workshops and hear guest speakers at conferences, review professional articles, and so much more.
Horse Training In-Hand: A Modern Guide to Working from the Ground – Giving details about how to incorporate classical training methods with modern approaches, this book explores how horse trainers can improve their training programs. Offers color photos to support the text. CRK Training Blog – Hosted by the owner of a riding and training stable, this blog offers plenty of great tips and suggestions for horse trainers of every level with articles such as “What is Your Horse’s Personality?”, “Why Every Rider is a Trainer,” and “The Wheel of Horsemanship.”
Trainer Magazine, North American Edition – Focusing on thoroughbred horse trainers, this magazine offers training tips, horse health features, interviews with racing trainers, and retraining strategies.
Show Horse Magazine – See what the show horse world is really like, with photos and articles about training, the show season, and features of notable individuals in the field. Includes an annual trainer directory.
CHA Blog – Horse trainers can find interesting articles featuring interviews with professional trainers, handlers, and more, current trends in the industry, helpful tips, and safety.
Horse Speak: An Equine-Human Translation Guide: Conversations with Horses in Their Language – Communication is key when it comes to horse training–but how can you tell what your horse is trying to tell you? How can you get your horse to understand what you’re trying to tell him or her? Follow detailed templates and photographs to apply the methods discussed in this book to ensure you have the communication needed for successful horse training.
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