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Horse Manager / Equine Specialist – Horse Husbandry and Service Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Pferdewirt/in - Pferdehaltung und Service

The apprenticeship as a Horse Manager / Equine Specialist in Horse Husbandry and Service is a recognized 3-year vocational training program in agriculture. You will learn everything about the comprehensive care, feeding, and health of horses, as well as the organization of an equestrian facility and professional customer relations.

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What you do

  • Feed and water horses, adjust feed rations
  • Clean stables, change bedding, and ensure stable hygiene
  • Groom horses (brushing, picking hooves, putting on blankets)
  • Exercise and train horses (lunging, riding, leading)
  • Advise and care for customers, offer services (e.g., horse training, boarding)
  • Perform repairs on stables, fences, and equipment
  • Monitor horses' health status and inform the veterinarian if necessary

Requirements

  • Strong passion and understanding for horses and animals
  • Good physical fitness and resilience (outdoor work, lifting)
  • Sense of responsibility, reliability, and diligence
  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Excellent communication skills and customer orientation
  • Willingness to work on weekends, holidays, and early mornings
  • Minimum a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or equivalent

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training as a Master Horse Manager (Pferdewirtschaftsmeister/in)
  2. 2Specialization in specific areas (e.g., breeding, riding instruction, therapy)
  3. 3Taking on a management position in an equestrian, breeding, or boarding facility
  4. 4Self-employment with your own stable, riding school, or mobile service
  5. 5Studying related fields such as agricultural sciences or veterinary medicine (with appropriate higher education entrance qualification)

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Horse Manager / Equine Specialist – Horse Husbandry and Service Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 800 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Horse Manager / Equine Specialist – Horse Husbandry and Service Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Horse Manager / Equine Specialist – Horse Husbandry and Service Ausbildung?

Strong passion and understanding for horses and animals; Good physical fitness and resilience (outdoor work, lifting); Sense of responsibility, reliability, and diligence; Manual dexterity and technical understanding.

Where can I find open Horse Manager / Equine Specialist – Horse Husbandry and Service Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Horse Manager / Equine Specialist – Horse Husbandry and Service

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.