Equine worker
Also known as: horse and pony technician, equine technician, horse worker, horse and pony worker, equine workers
About this occupation
Equine workers provide caring activities for horses and ponies.
Essential skills and knowledge
- young horses training
- control animal movement
- assist animal birth
- teach young horses
- maintain the farm
- biosecurity
- biology
- maintain pastures
- provide care for horses
- clean horse's legs
- supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings
- breed-specific behaviour of horses
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Animal Caretakers (O*NET 39-2021.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Typical education (US)
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Preparation
- Job Zone 2 of 5
- Interests
- Realistic, Social, Conventional
Top skills: Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Coordination, Service Orientation, Judgment and Decision Making
US median pay: US$35,360 a year (2025), 266,910 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
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Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Animal Trainers
- Animal Breeders
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Animal Control Workers
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
- Personal Care Aides
- Childcare Workers
- Home Health Aides
- Nursing Assistants
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.