What are the salaries of and equine TB breeder, a equine massage therapist and a barn manager/traine

salaries of a:

TB Breeder?

equine massage therapist?

barn manager/ trainer?

Breeders don't make money, they spend it, and they spend ALOT of it! in order to be successful in that endeavor, one must be VERY knowledgeable about bloodlines, mare care, foaling, artificial insemination vrs. live cover etc. It's a lifestyle, not something you set out to do as a job.

Eq. Massage therapists must be very educated in anatomy. It requires as much education as a vet almost: You must know and understand what you're treating the horse for as well as what the outcome will be and what you're expecting the animal to do when sound.

Electro Accupunture on the other hand, is something to consider. In that case you acctually can train to learn it. It's expensive to get started (machines and training will cost approx. $30,000). You need to have a client base in mind before you jump in. It helps to be able to "hang your shingle" under a vet who believes in the practice, as you can work with him/her to get established.

Barn Mgrs. are salaried positions and it depends on the size of the operation and what all it specializes in. Again, a thorough knowledge of horse care is nessesary. It's not just about throwing hay and water at them and picking up stalls a couple of times a day. At a large facility, managers work 24 hrs. a day basically. I was an assistant mgr. at a 269 horse Polo and Hunt Club for 6 yrs. and even with 20 years of experience in competion Hunter/Jumper riding, I learned something new eveyday. It doesn't pay very much, but if you've got horseblood running through your veins, it's The Amerian Dream. Those were the BEST years of my whole life.