finding your dream job in the us horse industry
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My Horse University/eXtension Horse Quest free webcast. Presented by Dr. Christine Skelly (MSU) and Dr. Kathy Anderson (UNL).TRANSCRIPT
February 25, 2012 Michigan Sate University, University of Nebraska, Iowa State University, and University of Minnesota
United States Horse Industry: Finding Your Dream Job!
Christine Skelly, Michigan State UniversityKathleen Anderson, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Overview
1. US Equine Industry2. Equine Jobs 3. Finding Your Dream
Job4. EBC Information
Horse Uses
• There are horses in every state.
• 45 states have at least 20 K horses each. Recreation
(43%) , 3,906,923Showing,
(29%); 2,718,954
Racing, (9%),
844,531
Other, (19%);
1,752,439
Participation
• 4.6 million people are involved with horses
• This includes 2 million horse owners 238,000 breeding 481,000 competing, 1.1 million involved in other
activities
• 1 out of every 63 Americans is involved with horses!
238,000
481,0001,100,
000
Owner Activities
BreedingCompetingOther
Gross Domestic Product
• US Horse Industry directly produces goods and services of $38.8 billion
• Total impact of $101.5 billion on U.S. GDP
Recreati
on (31.9%)
Showing (
28.7%)
Racing (
26.1%)
Other (1
4.6%)02468
101214
11.810.8 10.6
5.5
GDP (billions of dollars)
GDP
Employment
• The industry employs 701,946 people directly. Equates to 453,612 full-time equivalent jobs. 119,000 service providers 2 million family members
and volunteers
• The industry supports a total of over 1.4 million FTE jobs across the U.S. Rac
ing
Showing
Recreati
onOth
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50,000100,000150,000200,000250,000300,000350,000400,000450,000500,000
FTE Jobs Supported by the U.S. Horse Industry
Direct Total
Taxes
• The industry pays a total of $1.9 billion in taxes to federal, state and local governments as follows (in millions of dollars): Federal - $588State - $1,017 Local - $275
Diversity of the Industry
• Rural activitiesbreeding training riding
• Urban activities racetracksoff-track betting horse showspublic sales
Income Levels
31%
26%
43%
Average Income of Horse Owners
< 50 K > 100 K 25-75 K
25 – 75 K<50 K
>100 K
Community Size
• Over 70% of horse owners live in rural communities of 50,000 or less.
EQUINE JOBS
Equine Jobs with Direct Contact with Horses
Head TrainersAssistant Trainers
BreedersFoaling
AttendantMare
HandlersStallion
Handlers
Riding/Driving Instructors
Health CareDentists,Equine
Veterinarians, Chiropractors, Acupuncture
Equine Jobs with Direct Contact with Horses
Grooms Barn Managers
Farrier Horse Show Judges
Equine Jobs - Sales
Direct•Advertisements•Agritourism•Apparel•Associations•Auctions•Communications•Education•Feed Industry•Health•Horse Sales•Pharmaceuticals•Tack
Indirect•Bedding•Equipment, Supplies & Transportation•Entertainment•Facilities•Insurance •Loans•Real Estate Sales
Equine Jobs: Entertainment
Agritourism• Camps• Dude Ranches• Trail Guides/Management• Equi-Trekking
Film•Trainer•Stunt Rider
Entertainers•Motion picture industry animal providers •Motion picture industry consultants •Motion picture industry stunt riders
Rodeo Jobs
Rodeo• Announcer• Event coordinator• Bucking stock• Rodeo manager• Pick-up
Exhibitor•Barrels•Bull Riding•Roping•Steer Wrestling
Horse Event Industry Jobs
Direct Jobs
• Communications• Course Designers• Development/Fundraising• Event Managers• Education
• Youth• Adult
• Leadership/Administration• Promotion• Marketing• Publications• Registrations
Associations
• National Associations• American Horse Council
• State Associations• Kentucky Equine Education
Project • Breed Associations
• American Quarter Horse Association
• Discipline Associations• United States Equestrian
Federation• Professional Associations
• American Association of Equine Practitioners
Communication Jobs
• Editors • Graphic design • Illustrators • Journalists (publications) • Marketing practitioners • Photographers • Public relations• Sales: advertisement placements, publication sales • Social Media Relations• Subscription management • Video production units including videographers, editors, producers • Website development and management • Writers (books)
Research & Education
Educators •Riding Instructors•Clinicians•Extension Educators•Instructors/Professors•Therapeutic Riding Instructors•Online Education•Courses•Software•Museum curator
Research•Animal Etiologist•Equine Nutritionist•Feed Chemist•Geneticist•Pharmaceutical chemist•Reproductive physiology specialist•Research chemist•Statistician
Additional Equine Jobs
• Accountants• Attorneys• Equine Flight Attendant• Financial Analyst• Journalism• Legislation & Government• Mounted Security Officer• Public Relations• Product Developer• Transportation/Haulers
Racing Industry Careers
BREEDING ENTERTAINMENT
TRAINING
RACING
BETTING
STUDS PUBLIC
TRAINING STABLESTOTES ANDBOOKMAKERSJOCKEYS
SALES
Stallion & MareOwners
Racehorse
Owners
Racehorse
s
Race goers
Media Sponsors
Youngstock
WinnersRACECOURSES
Finding Your Fit
• Know yourselfPersonal skills
• Research possibilitiesBusiness developmentDoor to door
• Develop professional skills
• Job search
Build Your Resume
• Internships• Associations• Volunteer• Stay versatile
Where do you fit?
• Are you passionate about horses?
• What are your favorite academic subjects?
• What is your ideal internship?
• What is your ideal working schedule?
• What is your biggest strength?
• What is your ideal career?
Resume Tips
• Tailor resume to fit the job descriptionHighlight experiences
that match the job description
Make sure all skills listed in the job description are covered in your resume
Be honest!
Prepare for the Interview
• Know the lingo• Know the industry• Research the business• Call ahead to confirm
time/location/names you will be interviewing with
• Write out your strengths and weaknesses
• Develop list of questions • Practice!
Interview Day
• Bring extra copies of your resume and job description
• Bring a business card• Arrive early• Introduce yourself with
a firm handshake• Dress appropriately• Follow up with thank
you letter
Resources
• American Horse Council Survey• Careers in the Equine Industry. Penn State.
http://www.das.psu.edu/research-extension/equine/careers
• Your Guide to a Successful Career. Colorado State University Equine Science. http://equinescience.colostate.edu/prospective%20students/Equine%20Science%20Career%20Packet.pdf
Equine Business Conference
• Date: Sat., Feb. 25• Fee: $30• Online Registration:
http://myhorseuniversity.com/ebc
• Locations Iowa State University Michigan State University University of Minnesota University of Nebraska
Lincoln
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