What to do with my career?
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Emma_Jane
07 Sep 2009 00:07
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Hi - I've always wanted to work with horses and as I'll be finishing uni soon I need to get my head into gear for what to do when I leave, only problem is I'm a bit stuck....
I'm doing a BSc in Psychology at Exeter University but have my BHSAI and want to progress to II but I haven't found the time to train for my stage 4 thanks to sheer amount of work on my course. I was at Talland during my gap year and really enjoyed being there and working on the yard. I spent last summer teaching at Wellington Riding (where they hold the premier league shows and AF) on the junior camp and whilst I love teaching, there's only so many children's tears I can cope with - I prefer teaching more 'advanced' riders (i.e. as an AI i don't feel qualified to teach above novice dressage anyway) and want to progress towards this.
My own horse competes at novice dressage and I'm about to start some BSJA with him for fun and its in dressage I'd really like to work. I'm competitive and motivated and I'm not afraid of hard work on a yard but would prefer to be riding but I don't really know how to go about getting a job.
Any advice/help/guidance is welcome - I'd happily do unpaid work experience for a few weeks where I could fit it in just to gain experience but am looking to work when I graduate in a year. Plus any guidance/daily routines/info. from people working in the dressage industry is welcome!
Thanks so much and hope I get some response!!
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joallan
14 Sep 2009 20:09
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have a look at the agency websites they have a range of jobs at all levels, this will give you an idea of how to set your goals, i think it is a good idea to aim to work at a top yard, this gives you an idea of how the industry works, and how hard the work is in the long term.
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catrin
15 Sep 2009 09:11
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Hello,
If you are serious about a career in dressage & especially about teaching then you need to get as much experience as possible. Rightly or wrongly, people tend to look for a dressage trainer who has competed at a fairly high level & is doing well at a regional/national level.
If your horse is capable, I would focus on lessons & training to move him up the grades rather than BSJA. Again, I think dressage people aren't that bothered about BHS qualifications, you can become a BD registered trainer & are then included on the trainer database & in the booklet of trainers that is sent out to BD members. You are also then invited to attend training the trainers events. There's lots of info on the British Dressage website.
I know you want to crack on with work but what about the BD apprenticeship scheme? Alternatively I would look for a job on the continent in a big yard where you will get to ride for 6-8 hours a day, also always looks impressive on the CV to say you trained in Germany! Good Luck
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kox
06 Nov 2009 20:39
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"Hi - I've always wanted to work with horses and as I'll be finishing uni soon I need to get my head into gear for what to do when I leave, only problem is I'm a bit stuck....
I'm doing a BSc in Psychology at Exeter University but have my BHSAI and want to progress to II but I haven't found the time to train for my stage 4 thanks to sheer amount of work on my course. I was at Talland during my gap year and really enjoyed being there and working on the yard. I spent last summer teaching at Wellington Riding (where they hold the premier league shows and AF) on the junior camp and whilst I love teaching, there's only so many children's tears I can cope with - I prefer teaching more 'advanced' riders (i.e. as an AI i don't feel qualified to teach above novice dressage anyway) and want to progress towards this.
My own horse competes at novice dressage and I'm about to start some BSJA with him for fun and its in dressage I'd really like to work. I'm competitive and motivated and I'm not afraid of hard work on a yard but would prefer to be riding but I don't really know how to go about getting a job.
Any advice/help/guidance is welcome - I'd happily do unpaid work experience for a few weeks where I could fit it in just to gain experience but am looking to work when I graduate in a year. Plus any guidance/daily routines/info. from people working in the dressage industry is welcome!
Thanks so much and hope I get some response!!"
As one for over 40 years in business, let me tell you stick with your papers. People looking for papers and not for knowledge. Alternate find a sponsor and ride grand prix, this will help to.
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