Winners work hard!
Horse jobs are demanding physically, mentally, and emotionally. Do you have what it takes to excel when physical stamina is called for, there is pressure to do well, and your equine employer is less than perfect?
1. Physical stamina is part of any hands on horse job. Physical strength and endurance for heavy lifting is expected. Strength, balance, and conditioning are needed for ground work and riding. These qualities are not just needed occasionally. They are needed every day, day in and day out. If you’re not in good shape, start working out now.
2. Mental Sharpness is not just for rocket scientists. Handling horses requires quick powers of observation, quick reaction times, and the ability to think on your feet. Working in a horse business requires a good memory for details like which horse gets what kind of feed, not leaving the gate open, and being aware of how you appear to the customers. So, get off the drugs and alcohol, learn to be aware of the present moment, and look for opportunities to prevent disasters.
3. Emotional Strength will help you bounce back from failures, self-assess your performance on the job, and stick up for yourself at appropriate times. Successful relationships with equine bosses and co-workers require relating one on one in an emotionally balanced and respectful way. If you are being jerked around emotionally by your boss or co-workers, don’t complain to your friends, get some help with building relationships in the work place. You can’t change other people, but you can change yourself.
