Barn Manager
The equine industry offers many more job opportunities then just training. When entering the work force there are many jobs to choose from like reproduction, reporting, running a boarding facility and teaching lessons. A barn manager is one of the many jobs that is offered for people wishing to enter the equine industry. Barn managers are in charge of not only the wellbeing and care of the horses but also supervising others who work in the barns. Making them an essential part of any equine facility and operation.
When considering a job as a barn manager there are several career options that are important to think about. Almost every equine facility needs a barn manager making the opportunities endless as to
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A bachelors degree in either equine sciences, animal sciences or equine management will help anyone who wants to work as a barn manager. It is also recommended that they take college level computer and accounting classes. People wishing to become barn managers should have as much experience working in a facility as possible, starting as an intern or assistant is a great way to learn about what the job is all about and how it effects all the horses and the other …show more content…
In small facilities the barn manager is involved in feeding, mucking out stalls and turning out horse. However at larger facilities barn managers take on more desk operations and supervising of the other employees. At large facilities they are expected to schedule vet and farrier visits and help or assist them on occasion. They are also required to do the employee schedules and the payroll as well as pay bills and order supplies and equipment. At some facilities they are in charge of arranging transportation for shows and other events as well as scheduling lessons with trainers. But two of the most important duties a barn manager does is keep detailed records of the horse and their owners, as wells as handle and interact with the owners, riders and
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I am jarred out of a relaxing sleep by a voice yelling my name in a loud whisper, and a light burning through my eyelids. Groggily, I open my eyes to see my father standing in the doorway to my messy room. He tells me that I need to get going, that it is 3:00 a.m., and I'm burning daylight. I find my clothes and get dressed. The whole time I wonder why I get up this early to visit the rugged outdoors. I want to go back to bed, but I know my dad will be back in to make sure I am getting ready, in a little bit. Instead, I put my boots and my wide-brimmed, black cowboy hat on, and walked out to catch the horses. The horses are all excited because it is dark and they are not that cooperative. My dad and I get them saddled and in the trailer, and go back into the house to get our lunch, water, and a cup of coffee. Now, we can head for the high country.
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