Also called: Horse Stunt Rider
Performs horseback stunts like falls, jumps, and standing rides for film, rodeos, and shows.
A trick rider practices hanging off the side of a galloping horse, then performs it for a western shoot or a dinner show. Caring for and training horses is a huge part of the job.
Approximate; mixes film, live shows, and rodeo work.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Lifelong riding experience; rodeo or equestrian background.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Equine Science.
Growing slowly. Small niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Horseback stunts with real animals are physical, trust-based work; CGI horses replace only a few shots.
Classes: Physical education, Animal science CTE, Agriculture, Gymnastics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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