Equine Breeding Manager

Also called: Stud Farm Manager, Broodmare Manager

Runs breeding at a horse farm, from matchmaking to foaling.

A day in the life

Tracks each mare's cycle with a vet, manages breeding sessions with stallions, sits up on foal-watch nights, and makes sure newborns stand and nurse within hours.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$60k
High
$95k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Equine science degree or years of farm experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Equine Science, Animal Science.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Apps track cycles and pedigrees, but palpating mares, foaling at night and managing the farm stay hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Agriscience (FFA), Biology, Animal science CTE, Business or entrepreneurship.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9013.

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