University of Connecticut
Career Opportunities in the Horse Industry
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DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
University of Connecticut
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The following listing of career opportunities in the horse industry is organized by educational requirements for specific careers, and then subdivided by general segments of the horse industry. You can also visit Equistaff.com to find current job opportunities in the Equine industry.
| Primary Careers Requiring Daily Contact with Horses and/or Horse Owners | |
| Veterinarian | Equine Veterinary Acupuncturist |
| Extension Horse Specialist | Geneticist |
| Horse Feed Development Specialist | Animal Nutritionist |
| University Professor | |
| Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners | |
| Dean of College of Agriculture | Dean of Veterinary School |
| Careers with Horse Shows or Rodeos |
| Horse Show Veterinarian |
| Careers in the Racing Industry |
| Track Veterinarian |
| Primary Careers Requiring Daily Contact with Horses and/or Horse Owners | |
| University Instructor | Pedigree Analyst |
| Animal Behaviorist | Horse Feed Formulator |
| Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners | |||||
| Architect | Agricultural Engineer
| Attorney
| Accountant
| Financial Advisor
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Primary Careers Requiring Daily Contact with Horses and/or Horse
| Extension Educator or County Agriculture Agent
| Youth Director
| Bloodstock Agent
| College Instructor
| Rehabilitation Therapist
| Animal Abuse Investigator
| Clinician
| Farm Manager
| Humane Society Official
| Mounted Policeman
| Technical School Teacher
| Artificial Inseminator
| Transportation Specialist
| Trainer
| Stable Manager
| Riding Instructor/Coach
| Veterinarian’s Assistant
| Veterinary Technician
| Breeder
| Horse Auctioneer
| Farrier / Corrective Shoeing
| Identification Maker
| Stallion Manager
| Broodmare Manager
| Stunt Rider/Double in Movies
| Laboratory Technician
| X-Ray Technician
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Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners
| High School Agriculture Teacher
| Agricultural Equipment Designer
| Engineer
| Agricultural Researcher
| Actuary (Insurance representative)
| Director of Public Relations or Executive Secretary of a Horse-Oriented Organization
| Breed or Discipline Association Executive
| Field Secretary
| Lobbyist
| State Director of Identification Services
| Director of Technical School
| Tailor or Clothing Buyer
| Commercial Feed Manufacturer
| Laboratory Technician
| Director of Advertising (newspapers, magazines, horse publications)
| Author (fiction or non-fiction)
| Equine Journalist
| Instructional Material Author
| Sales of Agricultural Equipment
| Pharmaceutical Sales
| Insurance Sales
| Advertising Space Designer
| Landscape Architect
| Auditor
| Internal Auditor of Equestrian Organization
| Horse Feed Wholesaler
| Insurance Investigator
| Agricultural and Research Economist
| Museum Curator
| Trade Press Editor
| Business Manager of Horse Publication
| Publisher of Horse Books
| Land Consultant/Farm Realtor
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Careers with Horse Shows or Rodeos
| Timing Equipment
| Security
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Careers in the Racing Industry
| Racing Chemist
| Judge
| Timing Equipment
| Engineer
| Racing Steward
| Racing Secretary
| Handicapper
| Director of Mutuels
| Security
| Tatoo Inspector
| Racing Commissioner
| Personnel
| Mutuel Machine Maintenance
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Careers Related to Horse Recreation
| Trail Engineer
| Park and Recreation Administrator
| Recreation Planner
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Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners
| Film Distribution Specialist
| Film Editor
| Clothing Designer
| Blood Typing Specialist
| Boot Manufacturer
| Advertising Copywriter
| Commercial Artist
| Equestrian Portrait/Illustrator
| Advertising Sales Manager
| Fire Prevention Specialist
| First Aid Personnel
| Meeting Planner
| Reporter/Journalist
| Motion Picture/TV Writer Technician, Director, Camera Crew, Producer
| Horse Trailer Designer
| Pest Control Specialist
| Web Page Designer
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Careers with Horse Shows or Rodeos
| Horse Show Manager
| Horse Show Receptionist
| Fair/Exposition Manager
| Inspector
| Drug Inspector
| Technical Representative
| Technical Delegate
| Judge
| Steward
| Course Designer (Jumps, Trail, etc)
| Jump/Trail Obstacle Designer
| Test Designer
| Publicity Director
| Lighting Director
| Photographer
| Referee
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Careers in the Racing Industry Publicity Staff
| Turf Club Director
| Maitre d Hotel
| Technical Representative
| Track Manager
| Comptroller
| Horseman’s Bookkeeper
| Trainer
| Jockey
| Jockey Valet
| Driver
| Jockey’s agent
| Mutuels Manager
| Marketing/Publicity
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Careers Related to Horse Recreation
| Guest Ranch Host/Hostess
| Parade Organizer
| Country Club Manager
| Field Master
| Professional Huntsman
| Whipper-In
| Kennelman
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Primary Careers Requiring Daily Contact with Horses and/or Horse Owners
| Groom
| Sales Company Employee
| Horse Drawn or Mounted Tour Guide
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Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners
| Office Personnel in Equine Organization
| Concession Operator
| Feed Store Operator
| Publications Distributor
| Tack/Equipment Maker
| Printer
| Carpenter
| Leather Dealer
| Bookkeeper
| Typesetter
| Advertising Salesman
| Wholesale Tack Sales
| Wholesale Clothing Sales
| Wholesale Feed Sales
| Guard
| Film Processing Specialist
| Painter
| Landscaper
| Gardener
| Sign Maker
| Identification File Clerk
| Auction Clerk
| Mail Clerk
| Tractor/Truck Operator
| Grounds Maintenance
| Office Clerk
| Ribbon/Trophy Designer
| Horse Trailer Dealer
| Horse Bedding Supplier
| Photography
| Computer Programmer
| Travel Agent
| Tour Guide
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| Careers with Horse Shows or Rodeos | |||||||||||||
| Horse Show Secretary | Rodeo Stock Contractor
| Director of Parking
| Jump Builder
| Rodeo Clown
| Rodeo Cowboy
| Rodeo Pick-up Rider
| Announcer
| Program Manager
| Crewmember
| Jump Crewmember
| Rodeo Laborer
| Gate Person
| Ticket Seller
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Careers in the Racing Industry
| Track Maintenance
| Parking Attendant
| Mutuel Clerk
| Paddock Judge
| Office Staff
| Money Room Personnel
| Stable Superintendent
| Patrol Judge
| Starter
| locker
| Grounds Manager
| Track Photographer
| Film/TV Patrol Operator
| Horse Identifier
| Announcer
| Program Director
| Facility Maintenance
| Hot Walker
| Exercise Rider
| Jockey’s Room Attendant
| Outrider
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| Careers Related to Horse Recreation | |||
| Packer/Guide | Reservation Clerk
| Trail Crew
| Circus Rider
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This list was modified from material produced by the American Horse Council