Description
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Interests
- Realistic
- Social
Work Values
- Independence
- Relationships
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Control
- Independence
Tasks
- Cue or signal animals during performances.
- Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
- Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
- Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
- Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Thinking Creatively
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software
- Presentation software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Project management software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Information Ordering
- Speech Clarity
Skills
- Instructing
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Psychology
- Administration and Management
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Level 2 Driving Instructor/DriverCertifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Assistant Vaulting CoachCertifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Assistant Driving and Driver CertificationCertifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Level 2Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $27,273 |
| Median (50%) | $37,441 |
| High (90%) | $48,870 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $41,217 |
| Mid Level | $48,626 |
| Senior Level | $54,290 |
| Expert Level | $68,248 |
Employability
There are currently 57,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 61,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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