equine downshifters

[ruthy1]

Has anybody out there quit a sensible job to work with horses I have a friend who abandoned a six-figure salary in the city and is training as an equine dentist and wondered if there were any others out there who have done the same .... I am a journalist writing a piece about downshifting (also a horse addict who spends many hours at keyboard dreaming of working in a racing stables - even though I am too tall and not a good enough rider). Would love to hear about your experiences ... please either post them or email me at ruth.bloomfield@standard.co.uk

... I shall prepare to feel jealous....

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

When a dentist is coming to our yard almost everyone puts their name on the list. From the prices he charges & money he stuffs in his pocket your friend will probably be earning at least the same salary she was on before!!!!!

 

[ruthy1]

but a lot more risk of getting bitten than when working for a hedge fund!

 

[Pasha]

I wouldn't be so sure! I'd take horses over Traders any day - far less risky!

 

[WishfulThinker]

I am just getting myself financially sorted so that in a few years hopefully I can go BACK to working with horses. I am mad!! I would much rather sweep a mucky yard in the rain thatn sit in a nice office filing paper dreaming abourt sweeping the yard