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Employment resources for work at the track or farms
Becoming a Jockey
A nice overview of what it takes and some good advice.
Inside the Thunder
Excellent article about what it is like to be a jockey written by jockey Laura Jean.
Equimax
Employment agency for the horse industry
Horse Industry Training Courses
At the University of Melbourne, Australia
How to Pass the USTA Driver & Trainer Test
Study guide that gives you the information you need to apply for your license and prepare for the test to be a harness driver and trainer.
Cheltenham Horse Skills Centre
Horse Skills Centre in Cheltenham, South Australia. Courses for trainers, jockeys, grooms, stud managers, etc.
Licensed and Certified Occupations of Oklahoma
Includes several horse racing jobs including all the requirements to be licensed in OK which should at least give you some rough guidelines for other states. Look under Horse Racing and Racehorse.
Myles Neff Teaches the Fine Art of Race Riding
Former jockey offers private lessons, tutoring, seminars and career management. Located in Ocala, FL.
Professional Equine Employment
A national employment agency exclusively geared to the equestrian market, worldwide.
Queensland Racing Industry Training Center
Training Centre to develop a professionally trained workforce in the racing industry in Australia. Located in Brisbane.
Race Track Industry Program
The University of Arizona degree program for people who plan to work in the pari-mutuel industry. Also includes coverage of their annual industry symposium.
Temporary Horse Care and Services Inc.
Employment agency for horse people.

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