Also called: Show Horse Trainer, Colt Starter
Trains horses for riding, shows, ranch work, or sport.
Works with a young horse that's never been ridden, teaching it to accept a saddle; coaches a show jumper over fences; and rides a reining horse through spins. Top trainers in show circuits earn far more.
Estimate based on BLS animal trainers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. Learned through years of riding and apprenticeship; equine degrees help.
Ways in: Apprenticeship, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Equine Science, Animal Science.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Video apps help riders practice, but training young horses under saddle stays hands-on and physical.
Classes: Agriscience (FFA), Physical education, Biology, Business or entrepreneurship.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2011.
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