a job?

[obsessions]

just wondering besides the usual equine vet, trainers, breeder what else equine related jobs are there out there

[No_Angel]

groom, nutritionist, healer, communicator, massage therapist, saddler, saddle fitter, dealer, err thats all i cna think of:D

[~*sugarlump*~]

mounted police

[iloveshearer]

mounted police although you would be on the horse it doesnt actually relate to horses that much!!!

[chickflick1066]

Farrier! Tackshop owner, YM, instructor - the usual really.

Mounted police is so competitive and really hard to get into - our local police force, Thames Valley, only has 12 people in it's mounted forces out of hundreds of applicants.

[Sarah-B]

Physiotherapist; Equine Bowen therapist; chiropractor; barefoot trimmer/equine podiatrist; dentist; Kelly Marks Associate; course designer....

[obsessions]

thanks for the replies guys! hmmmm... Equine Bowen therapist? what's that?

[Sarah-B]

The Bowen Technique is a gentle, non-intrusive hands on therapy which stimulates the body's inner ability to heal itself to be activated. This reorganisation of the musculature of the body can bring increased energy levels and pain relief.

As a soft tissue therapy, it 'disturbs' the fascia or connective tissue, there is no pulling or cracking of joints and no insertion of needles. The therapist uses fingers or thumbs in a rolling action over specific muscles, tendons and ligaments, incorporating resting periods to allow the body to absorb the information and respond accordingly.

The treatment is essentially holistic, treating the whole body and is generally a pleasant and relaxing experience. A treatment will take approximately 45 minutes. Two or three treatments, usually at weekly intervals, may be required to achieve lasting relief.


Check out the website here (http://www.equinebowentherapy.com/)

HTH

[Jamey]

There are also jobs in the Household Cavalry (although currently only if you are male), the Royal Horse Artillery and the Mounted Unit of the Police force. Don't forget that these places don't just offer jobs for mounted duties but also employ there own farriers, vets, grooms, dentists, saddlers etc, etc. It's hard work but offers a wealth of opportunities not available to Jo Public (and I don't just mean getting shot at!! :D ).