Horse jobs might seem few and far between, and it can be difficult to find places where horse careers are advertised. However, true equestrian professionals know that industry resources are the most likely choice, and more careers working with horses are available than most people think.
Yard and Groom
YardAndGroom.com is one of the first places equestrian professionals look when in search of horse jobs. This web site is an international repository of horse careers, from stable hands to riding instructors, to veterinary assistance.
Most of the jobs found here will be hands-on jobs; in other words, they are careers where the professional is in direct contact with the animals. This web site is free to job seekers, which means it does not constitute much of a risk, and the layout is easy to navigate.
EquiStaff
Billed as "the Internet's first and largest equine employment site", EquiStaff offers thousands of horse jobs to equestrian professionals of all ages, abilities and expertise. This web site doesn't focus on one particular area or niche of the equestrian industry, which gives it broad appeal.
However, the horse jobs advertised by EquiStaff are concentrated largely in the northeast and west of the United States. For people who seek horse careers in other parts of the country or world, other options might be preferable.
EquiMax
This web site is primarily for very serious equestrian professionals who are looking for high-paying horse careers and are in a position to pay for finding them. EquiMax charges both job seekers and job posters to use their site, and subscriptions for job seekers range from $45 to $70 per month, depending on specifics.
However, it is possible to get a listing of current job openings for as little as $15, and the horse careers available tend to outperform those on other web sites. Paying for a list or subscription does not guarantee equestrian professionals will find jobs, so proceed with caution.
Craigslist
Another free resource not dedicated to horse jobs in particular is Craigslist.org, which is an online marketplace connecting employers with employees. Equestrian professionals should click on the city where they would like to work in order to find openings.
There are several categories on Craigslist where one can find horse jobs. Possibilities include "business/mgmt", "general labor", "skilled trade/craft" and "biotech/science". It is also possible to search the Craigslist boards for particular words and phrases, such as "instructor" or "horse trainer" or "vet tech".
Local Equine Stores
Many equestrian professionals neglect their home towns as a source of horse jobs. Tack shops, feed stores, riding apparel shops and other equine-related stores can be an excellent resource for horse careers. There is often a bulletin board or window in which advertisements are hung.
Local Professionals
The equine industry is full of people who know other people; in fact, it is considered a very incestuous community. Equestrian professionals can call around to barns, stables and equine vets and ask about job openings. If they don't have one, they probably know someone else who does.
It isn't as difficult as one might think to find great horse careers, whether searching locally or on an international level. It is simply a matter of digging up as many horse jobs resources as possible to find those that are applicable.
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