- 1). Get as much experience as you can in the different areas of working with horses - starting (teaching a horse the basics), breaking (or gentling), breaking bad habits, and finishing.
- 2). Learn as much as you can about horses. You'll need to have in-depth knowledge of equine health, psychology and personality.
- 3). Ride, ride, ride. Ride as many different horses as you can: all types, all ages, all levels and all events.
- 4). Prepare to be hurt. It's hard to find a trainer who hasn't been kicked, stepped on, thrown or bitten. Working with horses is dangerous, even as a hobby.
- 5). Spend as much time as you can with horses. The more experience you have, the better you'll be.
- 6). Decide what type of horse training you want to specialize in: starting, rehabilitation (getting rid of bad habits), general all-purpose training, or specializing in one or several events.
- 7). Try to develop a strong show record in the area that you want to specialize in; this will help attract potential clients.
- 8). Be passionate about your career. If your heart isn't in it, the horses and the owners will sense it.
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