Barn of Dreams?

Question

I'm 14, and am planning my farm that i want in 10-15 years. I have the layout, and basic stuff i need. Does anyone have any tips on how to start up a business like this. I'm going to get a degree in equine science, and become a horse trainer/instucter. Any tips, or places where i can find training tips would be great. I'm trying to learn and much about training as possible before i do it. thanks!!!

Answer 1

you sound exactly like me and here is a chance to learn from my mistakes. Dont be in such a rush. It takes time, have patience. Getting a degree in equine science is not a hard thing to do but go to a cheaper school. I went to Lake Erie College and it costs almost $25,000 a year to attend. I should have started off at Ohio University which offers an equine science degree and is a lot cheaper. Do a college visitation. I never visited the college until orientation and then I was stuck going. if you can find a way to save money in college, then do it. Like rooming with someone. It is cehaper than living in a single dorm by your self. Room with someone that you dont know. It is a lot more fun that way. Plus, rooming with friends can be a way to break up a great friendship. Dont take your horse. Unless you have millions of dollars, then dont do it. This will also allow you to gain more experience on different types of horses as well.

Answer 2

Best advice you will get. Go work with a trainer. Learn the daily ins and outs in a real life setting. All of the book learning in the world is not worth a hill of beans if you don't have any practical experience. Prospective customers want someone who has been there/done that, not someone who has read about it or written a paper on it. After you spend a few years with a good trainer, then you can go out on your own. A degree in equine science won't mean doodly squat. A better idea is a degree in business management, so your barn can be run efficiently.

Answer 3

first off remember books can give you some good tips but the best way to learn is buy working under a experienced trainer.
some fast tips is first off remember your ground work. round pins and lots of hands on bonding.
but also remember that no to horses are the same and there are no fast ways to train a good horse.
I have been training horses for 42 years and still learn new things every day.
I hope that things turn out the way you want and that you have the best horse ranch in the world. but don't let set backs get you down.

Answer 4

Buy some books written by John Lyons For the best training tips that you will ever use. Select Quality bloodlines if you intend to breed and raise your own stock. Horse trainers are in big demand these days. At least around here. We keep 10 to 15 colts in training year around. And have 17 brood mares and 4 stallions. The studs make most of the money we bring in, By breeding other peoples mares. They pay the feed bill for most of the horses. It's good to hear about someone your age with a dream! I hope it all comes together for you. Bless you for loving horses! I hope all your dreams come true for you. Pat Parelli has some good training tecniques also. Good Luck!!!

Answer 5

Bingo, the shadow lady hit the nail on the head, I'm just answering to emphasize that degrees are not respected in the horse industry - unless it's a phd. which would allow you enough $ to do whatever you wanted. Be the princess, let them work for you, get a real degree that will allow you to aford to do as much horse showing as you want - don't waste your time and your parents $ in school for an equine science degree.

Answer 6

Get a job with your local vet or horse farm. Learn the ropes before you start investing money.

Answer 7

I would like to know too! I'm probably not going for mainly horses though. I'm going for cows and some horses (for extra profit, companionship and working with the cows).

Answer 8

I DONT NO