How do they match: Animal Trainers

  • Horse Breaker
  • Horse Trainer
  • Horse Wrangler
  • Horseman
  • Instructor
  • Agility Instructor
  • Dog Obedience Instructor
  • Guide Dog Instructor
  • Guide Dog Mobility Instructor
  • Licensed Guide Dog Instructor
  • Pet Training Instructor
  • Show Horse Driver
  • Trick Rodeo Rider

  • Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

  • Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
  • Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
  • Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
  • Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
  • Train horses or other equines for riding, harness, show, racing, or other work, using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods, performance standards, and the peculiarities of each animal.
  • Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.