Will “Horse Wrangler” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Job Description

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or 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.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2011.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 34,580.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 16.00
• Currently, there are 13,590 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Animal Trainers”.

Also Known As…

• Animal Trainers
• Trainer
• Service Dog Trainer
• Racehorse Trainer
• Horse Trainer
• Guide Dog Trainer
• Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI)
• Guide Dog Instructor
• Dog Trainer
• Dog Obedience Instructor
• Agility Instructor
• Whale Trainer
• Trick Rodeo Rider
• Snake Charmer
• Show Horse Driver
• Show Dog Trainer
• Seeing Eye Dog Trainer
• Seeing Eye Dog Teacher
• Ring Conductor
• Pet Training Instructor
• Pet Handler
• Outrider
• Obedience Trainer
• Monkey Trainer
• Marine Mammal Trainer
• Marine Animal Trainer
• Lion Trainer
• Lion Tamer
• Horseman
• Horse Breaker
• Hearing Dog Trainer
• Equestrian Trainer
• Equestrian
• Elephant Tamer
• Dolphin Trainer
• Dog Show Judge
• Dog Handler
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Buster
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Horse Wrangler”

• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• 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.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.

Related Technology & Tools

• Pin brushes
• Agility pause tables
• Agility tire jumps
• Training whistles
• Agitation whips
• Stud chains
• Rope halters
• Long leashes
• Draw reins
• Dog training collars
• Clicker targets
• Agility A-frames
• Equine training harnesses
• Agitation sticks
• Flat halters
• Agility jumps
• Dog muzzles
• Agility tunnels
• Slicker brushes
• Personal computers
• Training forks
• Dog cooling vests
• Lead ropes
• Bite tugs
• Agility dog walks
• Agility see-saws
• Side reins
• Bite sleeves
• Bite suits
• Equine ear plugs
• Swivel carabiners
• Training surcingles

• Tracks Software
• Database software
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Windows
• Work scheduling software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint