What is the best way to get into the business? Does a college degree mean anything in the horse world? And if I should think of getting certified instead, who is the best horse trainer to learn under?
2006-12-03 08:02:00 · 10 answers · asked by yankee_blondie 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I am a horse trainer and breeder. I own and operate a quarter horses ranch in Florida. I have a degree in English literature.
Education is important in anything you do, as is talent. If you truly have a talent for it then it will be recognized. I would suggest first and for most figure out which discipline you are most talented in or wish to learn and then volunteer at a ranch. If you have what it takes, someone will take you under their wing and teach you all that they know.
If you are looking for certification then I would suggest studying the commercialized trainers and then sign up for the trainer that teaches the philosophy that is most like your own. Good Luck
2006-12-03 12:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by dlcranch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College degrees mean nothing in the horse world unless you are planning on owning your own business or keep books and then it all depends on your natural talent for business and accounting.
I don't know what your level of skill with horses are, but I will make suggestions on the assumption that you know nothing about horses. If you know nothing about horses, it would be best to volunteer at a horse ranch or better an Equine/Horse rescue agency. Most rescue agencies can utilize all the volunteers that they can get.
By volunteering at an Equine/Horse rescue agency, you will see many various horses, their conditions and personalities and how people have treated them (everywhere from excessively bad to awesomely good and everywhere in between). You would meet trainers and you will be able to talk to a variety of people that deal with horses on a regular basis. You will also get first hand knowledge of different training styles, attitudes and experiences and who you feel you might get along with best. There are so many fabulous trainers as well as not so good of trainers that brag how good they are just to get your money. I could give you a list of 100 plus trainers and none of them may be good for you. And again, I could give you the same identical list and they would all be equally great for you. My suggestion is: interview the horse trainers as you meet them and get some feeling for whether you could work with this person or whether the person is out to get all the money he/she can from you. Another reason for volunteering at an equine/horse rescue facility is: if the facility folks like you, they will more than likely try and protect you from predators that are out to get your last dollar.
2006-12-03 08:24:24 · answer #2 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing to know is how much knowledge you have. Do you ride? Compete? Take lessons? What type of riding do you do?
there are many ways- some trainers have degres, some have learned under others for years, some are just starting and take beginning riders, but you need to aquire the knowledge others will pay you for.
I have a website under construction that may be of some help- I teach clicker training for horses, and plan on doing that in the near future. http://www.clickertrainingcenter.com
The website was started and never finished several years ago- those horses do a lot more tricks now- I'm thinking of offering training classes for people who want to be trainers- feel free to e-mail me at that site if tyou want more help.
2006-12-03 08:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by Down to earth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of a really good program that I follow and it is awsome!! I would say the best horse trainer to learn from in the world would be Pat Parreli, he is an amazing horse person and has kits and programs you can follow step by step using natural methods bulding a relationship though trust, respect, love and leadership vrs the normal dominance, intimidation and mechanics. It is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, is the most effective way of training horses known. There are 4 levels the first 3 you can buy as kits you follow step by step it is for both english and western riders. And you graduate from each level, it can also be done right at home... by the 2nd level you will be learning to ride and train your horse at liberty (no bridle or other mechanics!!) by the 3rd level you will be learning to refine and ready you and your horse for proformance. To learn more about this visit the PNH (Parelli Natural Horsemanship) website. This system has done me wonders (=.
2006-12-03 08:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the horse trainers that are well know like john lyons, craig cameron, clinton anderson are all just in it for the money and attention. they have screwed up more horses in this world than u would belive. unless u wanna do it for the money and fame i would suggest learning to do it yourself or with more than one trainer, that way u can learn a lil from each trainer and make ur own training program. most of the money though is with those morons that get paid the big bucks by the idiots that all the suddenly think they wanna be cowboys...... most poeple go for trainers that are john lyons and parralli certified if ur looking money making in this business. but there is not any honesty in this business anymore.
2006-12-03 11:36:30 · answer #5 · answered by kooneyedkellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College means nothing and you dont have to be certified. To be a horse trainer you would have to have experiece with horses. There is alot to know about training horses you would have to know that all horses are not the same, you would have to have patients training a horse and its gonna take time. Mares and stallions are the worst to work with, they act very stupid, it could aslo be dangerous when working with a mare in heat and a crazy stud...You would really have to know what you are doing it takes alot of experience to train a horse.
2006-12-04 05:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by nolan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clinton anderson is the best horse trainer to learn under!!
2006-12-04 14:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by Gilley Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen John Lyons do his thing, also a family member of my oldest son paid the money and took his horse to his clinic.
He also has a web site... I put it there for you.
It is not cheap! However there are programs to help you get started. If there were such things when I was a kid I would have tried to get in!!
To my understanding you need one ridable horse and one who is not trained at all...the family member said that this guys main horse is a blind or deaf stallion....
Go check out his web site..
2006-12-03 08:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Pacific Horse Center in Elk Grove, CA. I have a friend who is a professional trainer and appraiser, and she went to school there.
2006-12-03 08:35:30 · answer #9 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really so do I as a matter a fact, now all i need is a horse, do u know eher i can get one?
2006-12-03 08:09:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋