The Complete Guide to Horse Careers [Paperback]

Sue Reynolds (Author), Bobette W. Host (Author, Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0966355903 | ISBN-13: 978-0966355901 | Publication Date: April 1998

The Complete Guide to Horse Careers is the most concise and comprehensive horse career resource on the market. It is an informative reference tool for parents, students, and those already professionally involved in the horse industry. Tip Boxes provide valuable insights gleaned from professionals in equine careers. Other information includes: * gaining experience
* writing a resume
* resources for grants, loans, scholarships, and federal aid,
* personal inventory check lists
* educational requirements and options
* job responsibilities, background and training prerequisites
* income expectations and ranges
* school listings
* an abundance of resources
* a comprehensive index

Editorial Reviews

Review

Our state legislators should read this book to learn the value of our industry.

The Complete Guide to Horse Careers by Sue Reynolds - A brand new book on the market that I was delighted to see. This is a fun book to read and quickly me involved in. Sue Reynolds has done her homework and delivered her material in a concise, well-laidout format. Her book covers jobs related to Industry, education & training, resumes, references and wages available. She has done over 200 interviews going directly to the source and speaking to successful people who love what they do- This ever changing industry is exciting to be a part of & this book will help establish for you what choice you may want to take to become involved or stay involved. Brighton Feed and Saddlery, Brighton, CO. -- Verna of Brighton Feed in Brighton

Reviewed by Rod Dowse: Cascade Horseman. "If you are even remotely interested in pursuing a career related to the horse industry, Sue Reynolds' new book, The Complete Guide to Horse Careers will be of help. Reynolds notes that nearly 700,000 people are employed in the United States in careers related to the nearly 7,000,000 horses roaming in the pastures in the U.S. 150 horse career specialists were interviewed in reseaching these topics. The author's compiliation of careers ranges from working in the animal health field as farriers, to professional cowboys and publishers. Each chapter highlights top professionals and businesses in specific lines of work. Each listing provides tips from those professionals; ideas on building experience and preparing resumes, resources for grants, loans, federal aid, educational and training requirements, income expectations, and much more regarding the horse industry. This guide to careers is both interesting to read and helpfu! l. I recommend it as a valuable resource in finding a career to fit your personality and needs." -- Rod Dowse: Cascade Horseman

About the Author

Sue Reynolds is a freelance writer, speaker, horse enthusiast, and co-author of Sirens For The Cross. She has a masters degree in education, a reading specialist credential, served as teacher for grades kindergarten through college, and was a Children's Minister for eight years. She and her husband, Gaius, reside in the mountains of Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 221 pages
• Publisher: New Horizons Equine Educational (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966355903
• ISBN-13: 978-0966355901
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,247,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Business & Investing > Job Hunting & Careers > Job Markets & Advice

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sue Reynolds knows how to put information together., May 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Horse Careers (Paperback)

Does anyone have more fun than a librarian? First we get to spend money (not our own) on books; then we get to look at them while they still smell good and are clean; then we get to admire and benefit from all the hard work that went into making a product that delivers (most of the time). Such is the book, "The Complete Guide To Horse Careers" by Sue Reynolds who, after she steps out of the saddle, surely must put on her practical sensible shoes and glasses and step behind a reference desk, because this lady knows how to put information together . (The cover says she has a masters degree in education and is a reading specialist who is a horse enthusiast and freelance writer---close enough.) Although she introduces the Internet on page 2, every chapter has a resource list of associations, people, e-mail addresses, articles, books, and websites. She keeps the reader interested with check-lists, line drawings, photos, boxes of tips from experts in the field, career profiles and economic forecasts.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for horse lovers who want a job in their field, February 12, 2000

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LaVonne Ewing (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Horse Careers (Paperback)

Sue Reynolds has put together a great reference book...it is very comprehensive but easy to read. It is filled with handy checklists and I definitely enjoyed the personal stories and perspectives in each chapter. Sue covers EVERYTHING, from equine schools, getting a job, starting a business to various professions (vet, horse breeder, trainer, farrier, writer, manufacturer, to name a few). Each chapter has a list of resources so I know where to find more information. This book would be helpful for young people, and for anyone wanting to get into the horse industry or switch careers. I highly recommend it!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource for Those Looking For A Horsey Career, October 25, 2002

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Angelia Almos "author of Horse Schools" (S. Lake Tahoe, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Horse Careers (Paperback)

Sue Reynolds has written a wonderful resource for those interested in pursuing a career in the horse industry. Each chapter features a particular industry (Animal Health Professions, Horse Racing and Polo, etc.) and then discusses some of the better known jobs held in the industry. She includes checklists on what the careers involve as well as checklists of the lesser known jobs. Tips from people that actually hold the job are also given for those that want to pursue that career as well as some personal stories on how they go about their day to day living. Each chapter ends with resources on how to find out more about those industries and the book ends with an extensive list of all the careers that can be held in the equine industry.