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Young Equine Innovators Career and Innovation Pack

Welcome to the Young Equine Innovators Career and Innovation Pack, a practical collection of tools designed to help you explore, understand and shape your future in the equine industry. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience with horses, this pack brings together clear guidance, honest insights and real opportunities from across Europe.

Inside, you will find the Career Guide to explore different roles and pathways, the Trend Watch Guide to understand where the industry is heading, and the Equine Glossary to build your confidence with key terminology. You can also use the Strength Finder to identify your personal skills and interests, and explore the Video Library for real stories, expert advice and inspiration from across the sector.

Together, these resources are here to support you in making informed decisions, building practical knowledge and taking your next step towards employment, further training or starting your own equine venture.

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Youth Equine Career Guidebook

Explore the wide range of careers in the equine industry, from stable work and sport to science, media and innovation, and discover practical pathways through training, apprenticeships, work experience and opportunities abroad. This guide offers clear, realistic advice on getting started, building skills and growing your confidence, helping young people across Europe turn their passion for horses into a meaningful career.

YEI Trend Watch Guide

Explore the key trends shaping the future of the equine industry across Iceland, Sweden, Ireland and Denmark, from rising welfare standards and sustainability to digital innovation, youth participation and economic change. This guide highlights where new skills, ideas and leadership are needed, helping young people understand emerging opportunities and position themselves for the next generation of equine careers and enterprises

Young Equine Glossary Guide

Build your confidence in the equine world with this practical glossary of essential terms, covering everyday horse care, riding, breeding, training, business and digital innovation. Designed for young people starting out, it explains key concepts in clear, simple language to support study, employment or starting your own equine venture

YEI Finder Strength

Discover where your interests, skills and personality fit within the equine industry with the Strength Finder questionnaire — a simple tool that helps you think about what you enjoy and what type of work might suit you. Designed for beginners, it doesn’t require any experience and links your results to areas worth exploring further. At the end you’ll get tailored suggestions and a link to the free Career Guidebook for next steps. Take a few minutes to answer honestly and see where your strengths could take you in the horse world.

YEI Video Library

Explore our curated video library that brings the equine industry to life through career stories, expert insights, practical guidance and innovation highlights from across Europe. Discover real examples of people working with horses in sport, business, technology and welfare, and gain a clearer picture of the opportunities available. Designed for young people starting out, these videos offer inspiration, knowledge and practical insight to support your next step in the equine world.