Amplify Horse Racing's Horse Racing Hangouts are once monthly virtual events that give people the opportunity to interact live with Thoroughbred industry professionals and learn about their educational journeys and careers. Horse Racing Hangouts' theme for 2022 is “How-To,” and each episode focuses on specific jobs in the Thoroughbred industry with a monthly guest who shares action points about how to gain experience for these positions and their value in the larger industry picture. There are still plenty of episodes scheduled for the year, so be sure to visit Amplify Horse Racing for more information on how you can engage.
Read MoreIndustry Careers
There are many potential paths for those hoping to pursue a career in the horse and racing industries.
Career options are varied and include farm manager, veterinarian, breeder, farrier, jockey, exercise rider, hotwalker, groom, trainer, sports writer, broadcaster, and racetrack administrator, to name just a few.
Colleges and universities across the country offer degrees with various program concentrations including equine health and services, farm management, breeding and sales, riding and training, and business.
Check out our recent industry career resources and videos posted in the Education Blog below. Select “Read More” under the Education Blog to see all our Industry Careers posts throughout the season.
New Insights episodes will be posted to our blog below throughout Foal Patrol Season 5,
so come back and visit us often.
Insights is a career awareness series created by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for middle and high school students considering work in the horse or racing industries. Our recorded interviews give you the chance to gain insights into various jobs, hear diverse perspectives, and gather advice from people who work across the industry.
Insights interviews are unedited, connecting you to exactly what you would see and hear if you were asking the interview questions yourself. As you think about possible work in the industry, put yourself out there. Meet people and ask them these kinds of questions.
Subscribe to our new Insights YouTube playlist to see more!
Reach out to Roda at rferraro@racingmuseum.net for more information.
This career guide, created by the Harness Horse Youth Foundation, is a great resource for youth
considering work in the Thoroughbred or Standardbred industries.
Email ellen@hhyf.org or call 317-908-0029 to obtain a complimentary copy of the career guide.
For more information, visit https://hhyf.org/careers/
Amplify Horse Racing is a 501(c)(3) amplifying education and careers in the Thoroughbred industry.
Visit Amplify's wesbite for videos, podcasts, industry resources, and information about Amplify's mentorship program.
The Kentucky Equine Education Project's Equine Workforce Initiative advances equine career education and the growth of the industry through workforce development.
Career Pathway documents detail various positions' education and training requirements, average pay scales, and required job experience.
This KET Education site connects you to information on jobs in Thoroughbred care, sales, and racing.
This resource highlights internship, apprenticeship, and seasonal work opportunities, as well as college and university equine industry programs in Kentucky.