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horses....???
i want to go to college for a career w/ horses...but i dont want to be a vet...i need websites and ideas please. thx
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- Vet is pretty much the only horse-related career you need college for. Otherwise, you can be a horse trainer, breeder, or jockey, none of which require more than a high school degree, if that, and some specialized training they don't offer at college.
- Check out meredithmanor.com. My daughter attends Meredith Manor. It's a great school which is in Waverly WV. They teach hands on horse training, teaching riding, a farrier course, etc. My daughter is graduating this quarter and to date is juggling at least three job offers for when she is done it June.
- Actually, if you want to become a breeder at a top farm you do require a college education. You learn bloodlines, specific breeding for confirmation etc. You could also be a farrier, they are in high demand. A few great colleges to check out are North Dakota State University and Old College in Calgary, Alberta (excellent course selection for horse crazy people). If you do a general search on the web for an equine sciences course this will give you several different options
- Well this is what I'm planning on doing. First of all, if you want to be a horse trainer, you can just call yourself one, but it looks better on your resume if you become a certified trainer. (that's what I'm going to do) Also, you can major in equine science which is just overall horses. I also suggest you do take a few vet classes so you are able to know the basics. If you are planning on running your own barn, i would also take a few business classes, and accounting classes just to familiarize your self with running a business, and finances. Some other horse jobs include, breeding, instructing, maybe a rescue place, or therapeutic riding. Or you can do a mixture of all of them. And during your summer, i would also go to a barn and work beside an instructor, or trainer to pick up on some of there procedures. here's a link to help you with what degree you want. http://equisearch.com/education/college021003/ Good luck!! hope all your dreams come true!
