horse trainers how to

[winnie]

I use to own two horse and I miss it sooo much. For a while now I have been thinking how awesome it would be to be a horse trainer. But how do you start learning, how do you find a mentor? Anyone know how I can get started, im totally lost. Thanks!

[horse_child]

I would find a professional trainer that you can mentor, or something. I'm thinking along the same lines and i've been riding with professional trainers for 9 years, and I learn sooooo much even just by watching.

[ya_gotta_luv_em]

I suggest doing a horse training course. The internet is great for finding out info on horse courses. LOL i know of just about every horse course there is here where i live, but that probly wouldnt be of any help to you.

[someday]

I have chosen horse training as my profession. It's not an easy job...you don't get vacations or sick days, but if it's what you love...there's no better thing to do. There are many routes to become a horse trainer...some more successful than others. First of all...you must be very knowledgable about horses. horses simply cannot be completely understood by books, you have to just do it and experience it. I took lessons and owned horses and worked around horses all of my younger years. You'd be amazed how much you can learn just being around horse people picking stalls. Most do want to share their knowledge. So I would first go about finding a trainer to work with. Many take in working students. I am also about to finish my degree in Equestrian Science at William Woods University. They have an excellent program that really gets you into the industry and gives you a huge leg up by making connections and seeing just about anything you could want to see due to the volume and variety of horses they have. It's a very hands on program that gives you good tools for your career. However, I still would advocate working with as many trainers as possible. Everyone does things a little bit different. Once you see enough methods used, you can decide which ones you like and find the most effective. It's not something you can just take a course and learn, because there are so many things to learn between working with horses, mangaing a business, and managing people! It's more than a full time job. Lots of practice and actively seeking more knowledge all the time is the key to success. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[someday]

I also found this website...I don't know if there is anything near you...but there are a ton of these online....you may be able to make contact with some of these people and find someone to work with.
http://www.socalequine.com/classified_ads/employment_equestrian.htm