Equine Careers
Work in equine jobs may involve; training and breeding horses, exercising, feeding and caring for horses at stables, looking after horses’ health and thoroughbred racing (gallops) or harness racing.
- Artificial Breeding Technician
- Artificial breeding technicians artificially inseminate livestock.
- Farrier
- Farriers inspect, trim and shape the hooves of horses. They also make and fit horseshoes.
- Harness Driver
- Harness drivers drive a horse from a sulky (a light cart), which is towed behind the horse in harness races.
- Horse Trainer
- Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.
- Jockey
- Jockeys ride racehorses at race meetings, trial meetings, jump outs and for track work.
- Stud Groom/Stable Groom
- Stud grooms/stable grooms exercise, feed and care for horses at a stable, and keep the stable and the stable yard clean.
- Veterinarian
- Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise clients about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals. They also set standards for the import and export of animals and animal products and work in other related areas.
- Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary nurses help in the examination, treatment and rehabilitation of sick and injured animals. They also interact with clients and perform receptionist duties.
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