BY KIM MACMILLAN
When it’s time for a career change or to take on a part-time job, horse enthusiasts often consider equine-industry vocations as a way to combine a love for horses and the need for a paycheck. So what types of jobs are out there, and are there immediate employment opportunities? “Almost any entry- to mid-level position in the equine industry is in high demand”, says Laurie Mays, equine talent pipeline project manager for the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) in Lexington, Ky. “Farms, tracks, veterinary clinics, horse shippers, et cetera, are desperate for people with equine handling and industry experience. Someone who is willing to work hard will succeed, no problem.” Here are some highlights for four equinerelated jobs that could serve as second careers or fit into a schedule as a part-time job.
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