​​​​​​Career Options ​​For Equine Majors

Career opportunities for horse lovers are varied and depend on specific areas of interest.  Equine business management students at The University of Findlay are encouraged to add a second major to enhance their marketability.  Equine business management majors may also want to consider majoring in business, education or another field  where they can combine their knowledge of horses and riding with another interest.  

Some possible fields for equine business management majors include:

  • Managerial & Administrative
  • Auction Clerk 
  • Farm/Ranch Manager
  • Barn Manager
  • Humane Society Official
  • Breed Association Official
  • Office Manager
  • Business Manager
  • Equine Camp Director
  • Turf Club Director
  • Equine Program Director
  • Jockey Club Official


Racing & Shows


  • Show Announcer
  • Show Exhibitor
  • Paddock Master 
  • Racing Commissioner 
  • Show Manager          
  • Racing Secretary 
  • Show Secretary
  • Racing Steward 
  • Show Steward                           
  • Assistant Breeding Farm Manager  
  • Blood Typing Specialist 
  • Breeding Farm Manager 
  • Veterinarian (continued education)
  • Breeding Farm Technician              


Communication & Visual Arts


  • Artist                                  
  • Journalist
  • Author
  • Photographer
  • Freelance Writer
  • Radio/Television Announcer
  • Illustrator
  • Publicity Agent
  • Specialty Occupations
  • Jockey's Agent
  • Auctioneer
  • Bloodstock Agent 
  • Pedigree Analyst
  • Pedigree Researcher
  • Equine Attorney (continued education) 
  • Pharmaceutical Company Rep 
  • Equine Rescue Agency Representative 
  • Rodeo Stock Contractor
  • Equine Tax Specialist         
  • Horse Feed Developer
  • Instructor - Equine Science Courses  
  • Instructor - Therapeutic Riding Trainer
  • Insurance Agent 
  • Wild Horse Preservationist


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