Saddle Up (Horse Husbandry)
Whether you’re a horse lover, an equestrian enthusiast, or dream of working with majestic creatures, this theme invites you to saddle up and turn your passion for horses into a fulfilling career journey. Get ready for a journey where every ride brings you closer to your dream career and leads to a deeper connection with these magnificent animals!
Career Alignment:
Veterinarian
Trucker
Equestrian Center Manager
Equine Veterinary Technician
Riding Instructor
Equine Nutritionist
Horse Trainer
Equine Assisted Therapist
Farrier
Equine Dentist
How the Award will get you there:
Example SMART Goal: Over the next three months, I will spend 1 hour per week learning to groom a horse by watching online tutorials, including techniques for brushing, mane and tail care, and hoof cleaning.
Example Assessor: Experienced horse handler
ORB Category: Environment/Nature
ORB Subcategory: Horse Care and Handling
Example log for ORB: Spent time watching a video today about grooming a horse. I learned that many people aim to groom their horse at least once per week, which is usually enough to keep them happy and healthy, or before each ride, which ensures that their horse is relaxed and comfortable before heading out.
Example SMART Goal: For the next 13 weeks, I will spend 1 hour every weekend riding my mountain bike learning to build my confidence on the trails and learn how to ride better.
Example Assessor: Parent of a friend
ORB Category: Outdoor Recreation
ORB Subcategory: Others à Mountain Biking
Example log for ORB: Today, I went mountain biking. It was so much fun! I practiced riding on different trails and worked on improving my balance and control. I felt more confident going over obstacles and tackling hills. Looking forward to my next ride!
Example SMART Goal: Dedicate 1 hour each weekend for 13 weeks to volunteering at the horse stable, helping with daily chores, and interacting with horses to provide companionship and socialization.
Example Assessor: Volunteer coordinator at the horse stable
ORB Category: Animal Welfare
ORB Subcategory: Others à Animal Care
Example log for ORB: Spent the day at the stable, helping to muck out stalls and refill water buckets. Got to spend some quality time grooming and bonding with one of the horses, who seemed to enjoy the attention.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: Get ready to visit a local horse stable with your team! Meet the stable owner and learn all about how to run your own stable. Take pictures, videos, and gather inspiration. It’s like going behind the scenes to discover everything about horse care straight from the experts!
Example Assessor or Supervisor: Stable owner
