Bloodstock agents are the middlemen of horse racing. They represent the interests of owners, breeders and buyers at racecourses. Bloodstock agents work closely with trainers, vets and jockeys to ensure that horses are kept in top condition. If you’re passionate about horse racing and want an exciting career as a bloodstock agent, then read on!
Why Become a Bloodstock Agent?
Becoming a bloodstock agent is an exciting opportunity to work with horses and people who love them. It’s also a great way to earn a living, whether you’re interested in becoming self-employed or looking for a job that offers good pay and benefits.
When you become a bloodstock agent, you’ll get to:
- Work with horses every day! You’ll spend much of your time finding homes for these beautiful animals–and they’re not just beautiful on the outside; they have hearts full of kindness as well too!
- Help other people find their dream horse through auction sales or private sales (or both). Bloodstock agents are often involved in auctions because there are so many great horses available at once; however, if someone has specific requirements for their new mount then private sales might be more appropriate for them instead. Make money doing something fun! Many people love working with animals so much that they do it as part of their job description rather than just as hobbies.
How to Become a Bloodstock Agent
Before you can become a bloodstock agent, you must first be licensed by the Jockey Club. There are several requirements for becoming licensed as a bloodstock agent:
- You must have a thorough knowledge of bloodstock and an understanding of how to assess their quality.
- You must also have a deep understanding of the equine industry, including its history, current trends and future prospects.
In addition to these basic qualifications for becoming a bloodstock agent, there are other things that will help set you apart from other applicants when applying for jobs at auction houses or other companies in this field (such as having experience working with horses).
What Do Bloodstock Agents Do?
Bloodstock agents are the people who buy and sell horses for owners. They know what’s in demand, when it’s best to buy or sell and how much they should be paid for their services. A bloodstock agent is essentially a middleman between owners and buyers; they don’t own any horses themselves but act as an intermediary between them so both parties can get what they want at the end of the day.
Bloodstock agents make their money from commission fees that are charged by auction houses when they sell horses through them – usually around 10% of the sale price goes directly into your pocket!
We hope that this article has helped you understand what it takes to become a bloodstock agent, and also why it’s such an exciting career.
