New career?

[Sanguine]

Hi all,

I have recently decided that I don't want to continue being a groom or be part of the equine industry as a job but instead enjoy it as a hobby and focus on getting my own horse. I was originally gonna go up to Newmarket and do their racing course for after secondary school (which I have) but I just want my own pony now lol.

If I'm being honest, I don't really know what I am interested in aside from horses and what to do as a career so I'm just looking for a bit of inspiration or just some word of advice or even fellow grooms thoughts.

Thank you. I am so sorry

 

[Sanguine]

Hi all,

I have recently decided that I don't want to continue being a groom or be part of the equine industry as a job but instead enjoy it as a hobby and focus on getting my own horse. I was originally gonna go up to Newmarket and do their racing course for after secondary school (which I have) but I just want my own pony now lol.

If I'm being honest, I don't really know what I am interested in aside from horses and what to do as a career so I'm just looking for a bit of inspiration or just some word of advice or even fellow grooms thoughts.

** also how you fit your career around your horses ** sorry forgot to put that in

Thank you. I am so sorry

 

[Sanguine]

Forgot to mention if you could also talk ab how you manage your horse(s) along side your career thank you whoops

 

[Shoei]

I went to uni but came out wanting a different career but wasn't sure what. All I knew was I wanted something that gave me the stability and financial security for the horses.
I started temping for the local council in administration and I have progressed into senior management. It's not a career I would have dreamed of as a child but I really enjoy it, the Council offers a flexi scheme which is great to work around farrier, riding etc. And good opportunities for progression.

I did work 2 jobs when I first started though working eve and weekends to support the horses and run the house.

 

[Abacus]

When I started working (after a degree and PhD) it was pretty tough to fit in a horse while working full time in an office. And this was pre- having children. But times have changed recently and the increase in working from home has meant a massive improvement in flexibility and reduced travel times. When thinking about your options, consider which jobs will give you some flexibility for your pony.

Without giving specific career advice I would say: if you start off with a horse in any job, marriage, having children, whatever you do in life, you have a chance of keeping it because you carve out the time. If you don’t have one, it’s harder to find the time later on. Get a pony and make it work!

 

[Abacus]

ETA: if I were to go back to being -say, 20 - I would look for something like livery with accommodation in return for horse help, or something that would enable me to have my horse at home and still do a job.

 

[TPO]

How old are you OP?

What qualifications did you leave school with? Do you like learning new things and studying?

Did any subjects interest you at school?

Do you drive/have transport?

Computer literate? Good with numbers? Like working alone or in a team? Happy to work customer facing?

What colour is your parachute is a book often recommended on here when it comes to picking careers. I bought the teenage version for my 15yr old niece. I had a quick flick through and it looked good. Although American it helped guide you towards college and uni courses once you identify your interests or trades and apprenticeships.

 

[Sanguine]

ETA: if I were to go back to being -say, 20 - I would look for something like livery with accommodation in return for horse help, or something that would enable me to have my horse at home and still do a job.

That's what I was planning on doing too!! But I think I would want my own horse and keep it as a hobby- maybe do a little bit of eventing who knows at this point ?

 

[Sanguine]

How old are you OP?

What qualifications did you leave school with? Do you like learning new things and studying?

Did any subjects interest you at school?

Do you drive/have transport?

Computer literate? Good with numbers? Like working alone or in a team? Happy to work customer facing?

What colour is your parachute is a book often recommended on here when it comes to picking careers. I bought the teenage version for my 15yr old niece. I had a quick flick through and it looked good. Although American it helped guide you towards college and uni courses once you identify your interests or trades and apprenticeships.

Heya I'm currently 16 so very fresh out of school, my last day was Thursday last week so! Leaving with GCSEs but also have a "certificate" for a Google marketing course- the course was free and I was super bored so I did that for a few weeks. It seems obvious to go into marketing but the more I did more marketing things it just did not appeal

But thank you, I'll look into that book as well

 

[Abacus]

I work in marketing and have done for 22 years. There are lots of different subjects and specialisms within that and some may interest you more than others - it’s a good and well paid career if this is important for you. I’ve managed to keep horses and compete throughout as it does pay the bills. But if I were to start again I might look more for something I really love. Not sure that helps…

 

[Muddy unicorn]

I think you’ve already posted several threads in a similar vein under a different user name - it might be an idea to look again at some of the answers people gave you before