Equine Farm Equipment Dealer

The Equine Farm Equipment Dealer sells machinery used on the horse farm to consumers. These items include tractors, hay balers, manure spreaders, sprayers, and irrigation equipment. The Equine Farm Equipment Dealer must have good communication skills in order to deal with the consumers and manufacturers. They must be willing to travel to farms to explore equipment requirements with the farm owner. Travel to trade shows and fairs is also essential to help build the clientele. Many Equine Farm Equipment Dealer have a store set up in rural communities to allow customers to see the goods offered.

The qualifications of an Equine Farm Equipment Dealer include a bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agricultural Mechanics, or Animal Science. A very strong understanding of the needs of the horse and owner are very beneficial so that they can sell the right equipment to the customer. Most Equine Farm Equipment Dealer's also serve an internship of at least six months with a larger company so that they are very knowledgeable about the equipment they sell. Some Equine Farm Equipment Dealer's also become authorized dealers for the larger company and this increases the customers and business.

The starting average income is $35,000 but can vary from company to company because of commission allowances. Benefits for authorized dealers are usually provided by the larger company as well.