diamantejumper
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Interested to see what other people chose to do after leaving school, such as further education, and how those choices and decisions lead them to an equine career. Was it all worth it?
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Equine Careers - Worth it?
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benz
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It totally depends on your plans for the future. I did an equine science and business management degree then went on to do stages because I wanted to work more hands on with horses. I became an instructor and eventually a yard manager and in between I did other jobs as well as running my own business.
Sometimes I regret working with horses at all but I am good at it and I love it really. i will never be rich and I have not been able to have a family because I could never afford it. I don't own a house either and I'm getting on in years. But it's a lifestyle choice I made. I don't regret my qualifications, just regret not doing more of them! I bottled out of going higher up the ranks as I get nervous when people are judging me, now I can't really afford to pay for my own exams. If you're serious about working with horses get a hgv license and trailer towing license, it will open up a world of opportunity.
I am starting to worry about getting older and what will I do when my body is not able to keep up with the demands of the job, it's actually quite scary
Sometimes I regret working with horses at all but I am good at it and I love it really. i will never be rich and I have not been able to have a family because I could never afford it. I don't own a house either and I'm getting on in years. But it's a lifestyle choice I made. I don't regret my qualifications, just regret not doing more of them! I bottled out of going higher up the ranks as I get nervous when people are judging me, now I can't really afford to pay for my own exams. If you're serious about working with horses get a hgv license and trailer towing license, it will open up a world of opportunity.
I am starting to worry about getting older and what will I do when my body is not able to keep up with the demands of the job, it's actually quite scary
JustKickOn
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It depends on what you want to do really. I work in the equine industry, but my job doesn't involve going anywhere near a horse! I did Equine Business Management at university, and knew that I didn't want my hobby of riding etc to be my career, yet I still wanted to have some involvement.
If you can figure out what you want to do, then it is easier to put a plan in place to get you there.
If you can figure out what you want to do, then it is easier to put a plan in place to get you there.
Lillybob
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I am currently doing a BSc in Equestrian Psychology and Sports Science and tbh I don't entirely know what I want to do from it. If I'm good enough there's a chance I could go from this onto a general vet degree and then specialise in Equine which would be brilliant, but I also have other ideas. I'd love to train police horses or work in a rescue/rehab center. I just don't know yet, but I know i'm loving my course and I want to work with horses 100% after uni.
canteron
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It totally depends on your plans for the future. I did an equine science and business management degree then went on to do stages because I wanted to work more hands on with horses. I became an instructor and eventually a yard manager and in between I did other jobs as well as running my own business.
Sometimes I regret working with horses at all but I am good at it and I love it really. i will never be rich and I have not been able to have a family because I could never afford it. I don't own a house either and I'm getting on in years. But it's a lifestyle choice I made. I don't regret my qualifications, just regret not doing more of them! I bottled out of going higher up the ranks as I get nervous when people are judging me, now I can't really afford to pay for my own exams. If you're serious about working with horses get a hgv license and trailer towing license, it will open up a world of opportunity.
I am starting to worry about getting older and what will I do when my body is not able to keep up with the demands of the job, it's actually quite scary
I think if you actually analysed the skills you have gained you could quite easily transfer a lot of those skills to another job. Its all about organising things, people, yourself, communicating, delegating (if only upwards), commitment, etc. Maybe you should keep your eyes open for the right opportunity somewhere and then try and increase your formal skills as well?
zaminda
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I have always been pro proper experience on a yard, however, having watched a friends daughter going down the apprentice route I would no longer suggest it. I would say it depends where you want to go with it. Get as many qualifications as you can, including driving ones, which are transferable if/when you need a change.