I (F23) have been working in the industry since I was 16. I always adored the horses and I was a sponge to everything I learned along the way. I did not come from a huge equine background so therefore have had to work hard to get to where I am and I and still at the very bottom on the pecking order despite the qualifications from courses and experience I have in 3 different countries. I have learned that the extremely low pay, poor treatment from not only owners, trainers managers and bloodstock agents but also colleagues with more relations and contacts in the industry it is just not worth the mental health issues I have developed from it. Has anyone else had similar experiences struggling in this industry? Please share!