Equine managers are accountable for maintaining the overall health and happiness of horses in numerous areas of equine businesses such as agriculture, events and shows, stables, tack shops, breeding and sales. An aspiring equine manager must love horses and have experience with horses. Equine managers are responsible for ensuring the overall wellbeing of horses in a variety of situations, such as boarding, training, transport and breeding. Early in a career, equine managers may clean stalls and pens, turn horses out to exercise and check bedding materials for pests. They continually observe horse behaviour, since the behaviour of the horse may indicate health problems.

Equestrian managers also make certain that the horses' health, nutrition and medical treatments are up to date. Additionally, managers are commonly responsible for the business side of the occupation. For example, equine managers may train employees and help in the preparation of horse auctions, shows or events. As they advance in the profession or they might also manage facilities, schedules and personnel and take care of marketing and budgets.

Horse farm managers are responsible for all aspects of farm operation including supervising other staff members and ensuring that all horses on the property are receiving proper care. They also make decisions regarding what service providers (veterinarians, farriers, transportation services) the farm will do business with. The horse farm manager provides direction to ensure that the farm runs smoothly.

ANZSCO ID: 121316

Alternative names: Equine Manager, Horse Farm Manager,

 

Knowledge, skills and attributes

Horse managers study records of bloodlines and the physical appearance and performance characteristics of horses to determine breeding combinations before selecting horses suitable for mating. They maintain breeding records, dietary and other statistical information. They select and arrange purchase of bloodstock, mate mares with selected stallions and assist with foaling.

They need to ensure that horses are exercised and supervise the training of horses for competitions. They inspect horses for disease, illness and injuries and secure the services of a veterinarian when necessary.

They also supervise and manage equipment, facilities, pastures and staff, as well as carry out administrative tasks such as marketing, budgeting, planning and management of physical and financial resources.

The horse-stud manager should:

• love animals, especially horses;

• have a placid temperament and calm way of working with horses;

• have the ability to get along well with other people in many different work situations;

• ability to organize and manage;

• be punctual and accurate;

• enjoy working outdoors;

• physically fit and strong.  
  

Duties and Tasks

• Manage equine biosecurity and infection control

• Manage legal aspects of horse enterprises

• Monitor and review business performance

• Manage people performance

• Ensure a safe workplace

• Plan and implement an enterprise horse breeding strategy

• Manage horse breeding operations

• Build client relationships and business networks

• Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares

• Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock

 

Working conditions

Satisfying Aspects
- working with horses and people
- working both indoors and outdoors
- being in a rural setting

Demanding aspects
- working long hours and after hours in all kinds of weather
- keeping up with and adapting to new scientific and technological developments
- having to start at the lowest position of the equine industry and work your way to the top  

 

Education and training/entrance requirements

Horse managers may specialize in the study and practice of riding and horsemanship (equitation), horse handling, instructional skills and managing riding schools for people at different levels of capability. Others are involved in the management of breeding programmes.  

There are multiple ways of fulfilling the educational and skill elements required for managing horses. Certificates and associate's and bachelor's degrees are all possible in the equine management or closely related fields. Aspiring equine managers should choose a degree level based on the type of employment and level of responsibility they plan to seek after graduation. It is also possible to complete an education in phases by choosing a certificate that provides college credit toward an associate's degree, or an associate's degree that is designed to transfer into a 4-year degree.

Some management positions may only require completion of a certificate program. Courses within a certificate track will focus only on horse-related subjects and relevant business topics, including equine anatomy, veterinary methods, general horse nutrition, introduction to business, equine law and equine taxation. Specializations on farms and stables, show horses or equine marketing and sales may be possible in a certificate program, and internships may be required. Certificates of this type are typically significantly shorter than their associate and bachelor's degree counterparts, and are sometimes available in an online format.

Associate and Bachelor Degrees

Associate and bachelor degrees in an area of animal science - such as equine business management, agricultural science or agribusiness - help prepare graduates for equine management careers.

A Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Management, for instance, includes courses in horse anatomy and health, ethical horse management and veterinary education as well as accounting and spreadsheets, business law and marketing.

Work-related experience is a major aspect of becoming an equine manager. Employers frequently require applicants to have some years of hands-on experience working with horses. 

 

 

 

 

 

Stallion Handler first studies the stallions carefully. They must understand the actions and reactions of each stallion in every situation.

Instead of allowing the stallion to do what they want, the stallion handler first guides and teaches them how to walk calmly on the lead, be friendly when being groomed and fed and not rush and hurt the mares or handler during mating. They are also responsible for ensuring the stallion is healthy and fit.

The top stallion handler always tries to gain the horse’s faith, attention and trust. They do not believe in physically dominating the stallion as this is a very cruel way to manage your beloved horse.
   

ANZSCO ID: 3611

Knowledge, skills and attributes

Stallion handling requires a few exceptional abilities that incorporate good skills in studying stallion’s psychology, behaviors, and confidence to handle stallions.

Stallion handlers are the people who have professional knowledge in handling horses.

(Source: Horse Network)

Duties and Tasks

A stallion handler is responsible for the day to day care of the elite stallions around the world. You have the opportunity to work with some of the most valuable horses in the world. Working with the stallions is a highly respected job and allows you to see and work with some of the best horses that have ever graced the race track.

Education and training/entrance requirements

To become a stallion handler you will have worked on a stud farm for a significant period of time and earn the trust of that farm. Handling stallions can be quite challenging so the more horse handling you can get the better. the stallion crew find their jobs quite rewarding as they can be dealing with challenging horses on a daily basis, however, the eliteness of the horse they can be working with is next level.

 

 

Related Jobs or Working with these Jobs

 

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Materials sourced from
 
Racing Association South Africa,
Study.com
TB Industry Careers A-Z [Stallion Handler; ]
Equine Staff [Stallion Handler; ]

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