Equine & Animal Careers
Explore careers working with horses and other animals, from veterinary care and stable management to equine therapy and animal training. This pathway helps you learn about animal care, develop responsibility, and discover opportunities in the equine and animal care industries.
Career Alignment:
Veterinarian
Trucker
Equestrian Center Manager
Equine Veterinary Technician
Riding Instructor
Equine Nutritionist
Horse Trainer
Equine Assisted Therapist
Farrier
Equine Dentist
Building your Award:
Find Bronze Award examples to support activity planning
Example SMART Goal (Bronze, 13 weeks):
Over 13 weeks, I’ll spend 1 hour per week learning about horse care through resources, videos, and hands-on practice. I’ll learn grooming, feeding basics, and horse behavior.
Example Assessor:
Stable manager, experienced horse owner, or equestrian instructor
Example ORB Log:
Watched tutorials on proper grooming sequence today and we learned to start at the neck and work back. I understand why hoof care is important now. Visiting a local stable to practice next week.
Example SMART Goal (Bronze, 13 weeks):
Working with horses requires core strength and balance. For 13 weeks, I’ll spend 1 hour per week on activities that build these skills: cycling, yoga, or riding lessons.
Example Assessor:
Riding instructor, gym teacher, or cycling coach
Example ORB Log:
Biked on trails today. My balance over rough terrain improved and I stayed steady through the tricky sections. Core feels stronger from holding position. Adding steeper trails next week.
Example SMART Goal (Bronze, 13 weeks):
I want to help animals and the people who care for them. For 13 weeks, I’ll volunteer 1 hour per week at a horse stable or equine therapy program, helping with daily care.
Example Assessor:
Stable volunteer coordinator, equine therapy program manager, or farm supervisor
Example ORB Log:
Helped with stalls and refilled water today. I improved my efficiency by organizing supplies before starting. Got to groom one of the horses! She’s learning to trust me more each week.
(Completed as a team. Participants will work together to plan and complete their journey.)
Example Activity:
Visit local stables, farms, or equine facilities with your team. Interview staff, learn about different horse-related careers, and document what you discover about the equestrian world.
Example Team Goal:
Our team will visit at least 3 equine facilities, interview staff about careers and horse care, photograph and document our learning, and create a presentation about opportunities in the industry.
Example Assessor/Supervisor:
Stable owner, equine professional, or Award Leader
