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Equine Trainer, Horse Riding Instructor, Equestrian Coach, Dressage Trainer, Jumper Trainer, Racehorse Trainer, Equestrian Trainer, Horsemanship Trainer, Colt Starter, Horse Behavior Specialist, Rodeo Trainer, Western Riding Trainer, Horse Breeder and Trainer, Stable Manager/Trainer, Equine Behavior Consultant
Job Description
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Job Responsibilities
- Cue or signal animals during performances.
- Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them with human voices or contact.
- Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
- Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
- Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
Skills Needed on the Job
- Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
- Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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