We Work with Horses: Trainer, Groom, Jockey, Hotwalker, Instructor, Blacksmith, Veterinarian, Show Rider, Breeder

by Patrice A. Clay

Book Overview

Describes a variety of jobs in the horse industry, including show rider, farrier, veterinarian assistant, jockey, and rodeo rider. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039920735X
• ISBN13: 9780399207358
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Age Range: 17 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great book for those interested in "horsey" careers!

This book covers various careers in the horse field: trainer, groom, jockey, hotwalker, instructor, blacksmith, veterinarian, show rider, and breeder. "Here are the stories of men and women who have made it successfully in the worlds of racing, riding, showing, and raising horses. With honesty, enthusaism, they tell how they have found their jobs, what their work involves in ability, education, and dedication, and the rewards and satisfaction it brings. Included are not just people in the well-known and glamorous professions of show rider and jockey, but in the vital, behind-the-scenes positions of vetinarian, groom, hot-walker, and blacksmith. Also highlighted are the horse-related careers of mounted police, rodeo riders, and horse breeders." The New York Times said: "This book is indispensable to those few luck individuals who may get to own a horse. Its basic approach to the selecting, schooling, grooming, caring, and feeding of a horse will delight even those among us who must make do with a bike, skateboard, or any other humble vehicle." Publishers Weekly saide: "...Her writing style is direct and easy-going as she makes points readily assimilated..." Booklist says: "Clay herself is horsewoman, and her enthusiasm shows in the friendly tone that marks this guide to all-around horse care..."