How to Get a Job in the Thoroughbred Racing Industry
The thoroughbred racing Industry is one of the oldest spectator sports in the world, often called the “Sport of Kings” because of the popularity of the sport among royalty. With graceful movement and speed, the thoroughbred has had a significant impact on the racing industry. With a variety of career paths available, learning the steps to take to work in the thoroughbred racing industry can be beneficial.
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Decide which job within the thoroughbred industry best suits your skills and interests. Some of the paths available include jockey, trainer, farm manager, groom and steward. Each of these paths requires different levels of education and expertise.
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Obtain the proper education based on your desired job. If you choose to be a jockey, search for a college that offers degrees in Riding Instruction or Equine Behavior. Trainers, grooms and stewards should obtain education in Thoroughbred Management and Equine Behavior. Farm managers should attend colleges that offer degrees in Horse Farm Management. The top equine industry programs are offered by the United States are The University of Louisville and the University of Arizona.
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Apply for internships at racing locations. Internships offer the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in thoroughbred racing.
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Develop a network of horse industry contacts. Because many equine industry jobs are not advertised, developing a wide network of contacts in the industry is critical.
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Contact thoroughbred racing stables, tracks or racing companies to determine what is required to apply for positions.
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Visit online equine job sites, such as Equistaff.com, which offer temporary, part-time, and full-time job listings. Regular job listing sites such as Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com may also list thoroughbred racing employment opportunities.
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Offer low-level services at a local thoroughbred facility such as stall mucking and tack cleaning on a volunteer basis to demonstrate your abilities.
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Talk to people who are currently working in the job you desire to learn what additional steps you can take to promote your chances of getting hired.
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Tips & Warnings
Understand that working in the thoroughbred racing industry may mean relocating to a different city, state or even country. Thoroughbred racing is a popular sport in many areas around the world and is especially popular in England and Australia.
Some careers in the thoroughbred racing industry are low paying, especially entry-level positions.
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