Horse Breeders

What the job involves

• Breeds and raises livestock for competition, dressage, eventing, show jumping, riding for pleasure and working
• Maintains the health and condition of livestock
• Provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
• Moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
• Conducts farming operations
• Oversees general farming activities such as maintaining stalls, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
• Maintains fences, equipment and water supply systems
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock
• Evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production
• Manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Key values of workers in Horse Breeders

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Top skills required for workers in Horse Breeders

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Science

  Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.