is it worth it?

[Dogbetty141]

I have generally worked with horses most of my life but for the past four years i have worked in an office environment and i really miss working with them! Is it possible to find a well paying horsey job these days! I have no qualifications but have a lot of experience! And good references if needed! What do you think should i stick to my day job?

 

[HorseS0S]

I think YES!
I had a fantastically well paid job in an office environment but it was a sales job, so I was out and about visting companies so i didnt feel claustrophobic. Anyway I felt my horsey personality was diminishing easch year that went by. I was spending only an hour with my boys each evening and in the winter when it is dark and miserable, I could only ride at the weekends.

My sister and I then came up with a completely unique business plan for an online equestrian show search and directory. I quit my full-time job in Januray and i work on the site full time now, my sister does her bit in the evenings and weekends.

I am a ot less well-off at the moment

but my everyday way of life has improved bu 500%! I am so happy everyday doing the boys in the morning and riding and looking after them. Then I spend all day doing my sales job for the site, putting on all the show data, running my own business!!!! It is brilliant.

You get one life, money is not the only thing to strive for. As long as you can make enough to cover yourself, find a job you enjoy in horses. You will be fitter, healthier, happier being outside more and being close to the gorgeous horses! Go for it, you can always go back to your old job if it doesnt work out!!!! x x x