Horse Trainer

A Horse Trainer gets horses ready for racing or competitions. You might exercise horses to develop their fitness or train them to follow behavioural commands. Horse Trainers might follow a rehabilitation program if horses are recovering from injury or help them to overcome other obstacles during their training.

Horse Trainers should have excellent horse handling skills and be able to adapt their skills to meet the needs of individual horses and owners. You should have a strong knowledge of equine and racing industries and be able to work as part of a team. Horse Trainers may have to work irregular hours when required.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $69,992
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a horse trainer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ACM30821

Certificate III in Horse Care

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RGR40118

Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)

Traineeship
18 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer
ACM20221

Certificate II in Horse Care

Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Equine Science

Blended
3 years
$22,830
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ACM40921

Certificate IV in Equine Care

On Campus
18 months
$13,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Equine Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Equine Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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