Michael Pitman checking a horse in the stable
Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te Kaiwhakapakari Hoiho mahi ko te whakawhanake hoiho whakataetae tauomaoma, me te tiaki i aua hoiho i te tepara ranei, i te papa purei hoiho ranei.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a horse trainer, but usually at least six years of stable experience is needed and an apprenticeship in any aspect of equine studies is useful.
Pay
Salaries for horse trainers vary, as they are often self-employed.
Job Outlook
There is a shortage of horse trainers in New Zealand, so chances of getting a job are good.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
