Equestrian Salaries Overview
Depending on organisation, starting salaries for trainee and assistant equestrian instructors are usually between £12,000 and £15,000 a year. Experienced instructors can earn up to £25,000 a year. The average equestrian salary range is between £27,476 and £45,403. Senior veterinary physiotherapists and consultants may earn up to £65,000 a year.
Careers in Equine Industry
- Entry Requirements for equine therapist’s students: Students must be over 18 years of age, have at least three years experience in the horse industry – preferably at a professional yard or at competition level.
- Working with horses careers: Equine vet, Instructor, Farrier, Groom, Massage therapist, Exercise Rider, Horsetrainer.
Earnings in Horse Riding Professions
Riders salary depends on the job they perform. Farriers earn over £25,000 a year. The average jump jockey takes 215 rides a year with an annual income of £26,500. Flat jockeys have 300 rides a year generating an annual income of £27,150.
Other Equine Related Professions
A groom or stable boy is responsible for some aspects of the management of horses and/or the care of the stables themselves. ZipRecruiter reports annual horseback riding instructor salaries to range between $25,000 to $38,000, with top earners making $40,000 annually across the United States.
Equine Veterinarian Salaries
An early career Equine Veterinarian with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £32,320. A mid-career Equine Veterinarian with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £41,985 based on 12 salaries.