Careers with Horses: The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Dream Job

by Vicki Hogue-Davies

Overview

This definitive reference book about horse careers features more than two hundred potential jobs in the horse industry. From the traditional careers of trainer, farrier, and veterinarian to inventive options such as sports psychologist, author, and marketing specialist, Vicki Hogue-Davies covers it all. By portraying all the pros and cons of these positions, Davies opens the reader's eyes to the full scope of potentially satisfying careers. Separate sections are dedicated to evaluations options according to experience and educations, advising on the best ways to search for jobs, and offering counsel and guidance to those who aspire to start their own business. Extensive appendices are also included to give job seekers every opportunity to find the perfect career for them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781931993050
Publisher:	BowTie Inc.
Publication date:	12/15/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	6.16(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.21(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	The Horse Industry in America	4
Chapter 2	Finding Your Place	12
Chapter 3	Horse Industry Experience	24
Chapter 4	Your Education	32
Chapter 5	Get the Job	64
Chapter 6	Starting a Business	84
Chapter 7	Breeding Careers	94
Chapter 8	Communications and Creative Careers	112
Chapter 9	Equine Health and Welfare Careers	166
Chapter 10	Events, Judging, and Training Careers	214
Chapter 11	Horseracing Careers	260
Chapter 12	Human Health and Well-Being Careers	304
Chapter 13	Industry Service Careers	332
Chapter 14	Industry Support Careers	356
Chapter 15	Marketing and Sales Careers	376
Chapter 16	Manufacturing and Production Careers	412
Chapter 17	Research and Education Careers	430
Chapter 18	Horse Recreation Careers	456
Chapter 19	Transportation and Facilities Careers	498
	Appendices	510
	Index	614