Which job is right for you?

YOU only need to read H&H’s “All in a day’s work” series to appreciate the enormous diversity of jobs that exist in today’s equestrian world, from specialist estate agents and insurance underwriters to influencers and horse hairdressers. But how do you decide which job is right for you? Not only that, but with unemployment on the rise, which careers will be the safest choices in time to come?

Historically, working with horses has been popular despite terrible pay and hours. However, over the past 30 years, the industry has changed out of all recognition, with many more opportunities. The competitive sport has become scientific and it is now commonplace even for grassroots riders to employ equine physios and nutritionists. There was a time when you struggled to fi nd any vaguely stylish riding gear, now everything is matchy-matchy and bling. There are hundreds of supplements on the market. New technology has been used to invent and reinvent with safety and comfort