By eHow Pets Editor
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Being a horse trainer is rewarding, but it's also dangerous and time-consuming. You'll probably start off as an assistant to an established trainer. You'll begin by taking care of the horses, grooming, exercising and saddling; riding will come later, when you've proven your skills.
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Horsedoc said
on 5/21/2008 A horse trainer is not the same as a riding instructor tho many instructors erroneously refer to themselves as trainers. College is the best place to start eg Findley, Ohio and include finances in your studies. Understand that it is very difficult to make money in the horse game. Secondly, do an "internship" with a reputable trainer and ask for recommendations regarding the trainer. Ride, ride and ride. Experience is essential. The more horses you ride, the more you will learn.
Horsedoc said
on 5/21/2008 A horse trainer is not the same as a riding instructor tho many instructors erroneously refer to themselves as trainers. College is the best place to start eg Findley, Ohio and include finances in your studies. Understand that it is very difficult to make money in the horse game. Secondly, do an "internship" with a reputable trainer and ask for recommendations regarding the trainer. Ride, ride and ride. Experience is essential. The more horses you ride, the more you will learn.
Horsedoc said
on 5/21/2008 A horse trainer is not the same as a riding instructor tho many instructors erroneously refer to themselves as trainers. College is the best place to start eg Findley, Ohio and include finances in your studies. Understand that it is very difficult to make money in the horse game. Secondly, do an "internship" with a reputable trainer and ask for recommendations regarding the trainer. Ride, ride and ride. Experience is essential. The more horses you ride, the more you will learn.
Horsedoc said
on 5/21/2008 Instructor does not equal trainer!! Many people erroneously believe that being a teacher/instructor is the same as being a trainer and nothing is further from the truth. The majority of instructors could not break a baby and teach it anything. My kudos especially to those western "cowboys" that actually teach the horses something. Start them as western and switch the horses to english.
Jinxedlace said
on 5/4/2007 If you want to be a good horse trainer, one easy step is just to observe horses. Watch them where they can't see you & were they can. Observe if the horse your training is dominate or not.