Sharon Ralls Lemon of Equestrian, Inc., a rescue charity for Thoroughbreds, observes, “The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of strength, beauty, grace, spirit, and freedom.” The relationship between people and horses is arguably more complicated than that of humans and other domesticated animals. There are many levels at which people can be involved with equines—nevertheless, each relationship between people and humans shares some common elements. For individuals who wish to pursue an equine career, there are many work areas from which they can choose. Here are some of these career opportunities:

In addition to becoming an equine veterinarian, there are the choices of farrier and massage therapist. Among the highest-paid professions are those of the veterinarian and the farrier. Another option is that of veterinary pharmaceutical sales. This profession has a more promising outlook than for some other manufacturers’ sales representatives.

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