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What is the best way to get into the horse industry?

Best Way To Get Into The Horse Racing Industry?

  • I'm 16 years old girl and 6ft tall so a career as a jockey is out the window, but I was wondering if there was a way to fast track to trainer status without going through the whole jockey thing first - thanks xxx

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    F T and Sandra S,. both gave excellent answers if you want to become a trainer, but there are other options as well. A would-be trainer can start working at a racing stable, training center, breeding farm, auction house, etc. Not every trainer can make it financially, so the more well-rounded the education and exposure you have to the various horse-related jobs in the racing industry, the better off you will be. I suggest learning all you can about the various jobs and aspects of racing. It will benefit you and when you're ready to work as an Asst. Trainer (and more likely to be hired as such) you will have a firm grasp of racing and what the position entails, as opposed to someone starting as a hot walker and working their way up. Below are some leads to help you get started: Darley Flying Start was created to teach high school grads and older the ins and outs of the horse racing industry. The students learn through practical and instructional classes. It's a first class operation and the only one like it in the world. Check it out here:http://www.darleyflyingstart.com/ The University of Arizona Race Track program - Equine Management is also a good place to start: http://ag.arizona.edu/rtip/about_us/index.html University of Kentucky also has an excellent equine management program. Good Luck!

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In the racing industry, you must pass a few test at the race track to become a licensed assistant trainer. Contact your state or desired work state's Racing Commission, they should have some kind of information package to send you that will explain the requirements for getting your trainer license. In general there are not "courses" for learning how to become a trainer, most trainers work for another trainer starting at the bottom level job (hot-walker or groom) and working up to assistant trainer. Then you take the "trainer test" in the state where you wish to train when you feel that you are capable. If you already know horses and good horsemanship in general but you are not familiar with racing, you could possibly achieve this goal within several years. Also, the test are the same for assistant and trainer in most states. It's best to possible find a trainer who is willing to teach someone new. It pays very little at first, but it's worth the experience. BTW: Jockeys are not subject to height limits only weight limits. A rider can be of any height if he or she still can make the assigned weight, but it is generally limited to fairly short individuals.. obviously because of the limits on a person's body. The average jockey has a light but athletic build, and body weight is anywhere between 108 to 118 pounds. Much Luck To YOU ! :)

Sandra S.

Contact racing stables and start at the bottom. Even at 6ft, you will still need to be able to ride.

F T

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