Official education path
Training is based on vocational basic education in an equine profession. It is supplemented by a recommended diploma for driving practice.
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Kutscher/in
You drive horse-drawn carriages and transport guests on historical rides.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Kutscher/in drive historical carriages, care for horses, and advise customers on trips.
You take the reins and feel the horses' steps. Kutscher/in combine old traditions with modern hospitality. Whether on historical tours or at special events: you ensure absolute safety, care carefully for the animals, and create unforgettable experiences for your guests. You combine practical craftsmanship with a passion for nature.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryRoad
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Kutscher/in.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Diplom der "Grundausbildung Pferd Fahren" des Swiss Equestria
Typical training path
Diplom der "Grundausbildung Pferd Fahren" des Swiss Equestria
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung in einem Pferdeberuf
- Diplom der "Grundausbildung Pferd Fahren" des Swiss Equestria (empfohlen)
Requirements
- Customer and service orientation
- Strong sense of responsibility
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have completed basic training in the equine field.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Love for animals and patience
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the preparation area. You check the carriage for road safety and harness the horses carefully. After the ride, you care for the animals and clean the harness. Then you welcome the next guests.
- You check the carriage carefully for technical safety and working brakes.
- You put the harness on the horses and attach them carefully.
- You steer the carriage safely through traffic and follow all rules.
- You feed the horses and give them fresh water after the ride.
- You clean the harness and maintain the carriage for the next use.
- You advise customers on possible routes. You plan individual trip destinations together.
Working conditions
You work on historical routes, at festivals, or in riding facilities and stables. Your workplace changes between open fields and the workshop.
Where to learn
- Swiss EquestrianPapiermühlestrasse 40h, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Love for animals and patience
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
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