carrers in horses?

[storm123]

im 13 and about to take my options. i would like to do something involving horses when im older but i cant quite think of the right job as im not wise enough to be a horse vetetarian as much as id like to be. any suggestions?

 

[BusyBee3293]

you could be a vet nurse that would require you to get your gscses and then do a betec or nvQ or something like that
A groom is also an option although long hours and not great money

Do get your GCSES and consider university though as i also wanted a career in horses at your age and changed my mind as i got older !

 

[Theocat]

Don't think about possible careers at this stage - just choose the subjects that you like and are best at, whilst trying to keep a bit of a range of subject types, then work hard and do as well in them as you can. Boring, I know, but that's honestly the only piece of advice you need. You will find that your career develops naturally if you play to your strengths.

 

[Puzzles]

Have a look around and do your research - there are so many different kinds of jobs with horses, and while I agree with Theocat, I think it is important to start shifting the chaff from the hay (or whatever the saying is!) because many of the jobs are horsey but don't necessarily involve working directly hands-on with horses. from working for an equestrian/country magazine (i.e. writing/photography), groom or stable manager on a livery/competition/stud/racing/training/riding school yard, riding instructor, saddler/tack repairer, tack shop owner or manager, equine nutritionist, working for equestrian products companies (i.e. sales), horse trainer or behaviourist, equine physiotherapist, farrier, working for an equestrian charity (i.e. fundraiser, accounts, promotion, groom...) equestrian website administrator, breeder... Start by finding people who do equestrian jobs & asking them what their work involves, pros and cons, what a typical day (if such a thing exists!) is like, how they got into it ... At some point you'll also need to consider aspects such as whether you'd like to work outside or in an office, 9-5 or flexible hours/some weekends & evenings, etc.
My main point is that if, for example, you'd like to be a writer for a horse magazine, then your route of qualifications and experience would need to be in English & Journalism rather than via any directly horsey route.