Bloodstock Agent

Bloodstock agents are used at thoroughbred auctions where they assist prospective buyers by analyzing many horses’ pedigrees and their conformation. Most deal with thoroughbred race horses, many of which are between on and three years old. Bloodstock agents can also help with managing horse transportation or arranging breeding for horse owners. Bloodstock agents need good communications skills in order to effectively explain and compare information about horses to prospective buyers. To be a bloodstock agent, one must be willing to travel. The horse sales that they must attend are held in places all over the world. Bloodstock agents also need to maintain a good reputation so they can keep clients and get new ones when they need or want more business.

The qualifications for being a bloodstock agent include a good education, such as a bachelor’s degree in equine science, along with previous experience in the horse racing world. Bloodstock agents are paid on commission, and the averages starting wage is $25,000, but wages increase with experience.