Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 12'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 112'000 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Huforthopäde/orthopädin
Prevention and treatment of hoof problems in horses
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You ensure the health of horse hooves and treat deformations on various farms.
Working with horses requires great care and expert knowledge. As a Huforthopäde/orthopädin, you focus on preventing and correcting hoof deformations. You analyse the causes, understand how they affect the horse's health, and implement targeted measures. This profession combines manual skill with veterinary understanding. You work closely with horse owners to ensure the best care.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAnimal Husbandry & Care
Swissdoc 0.140.35.0
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 Huforthopäde/orthopädin.
Salary trend
-44% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 112'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 62'400 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Huforthopäde/in
Official education path
The part-time training lasts just under three years and includes 32 modules on various farms across Switzerland.
Typical training path
Huforthopäde/in
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 20 years
Requirements
- Good spatial awareness
- Manual dexterity
- Good physical condition
- Stamina and resilience
- Independent and responsible working style
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Physical endurance
- Analytical thinking
- Independence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the stable area and carefully check a horse's hoof alignment. Then you work on the hoof with special tools to correct misalignments.
- You identify the causes of hoof deformations in horses at an early stage.
- You analyse abnormal hoof conditions and their effects on the body.
- You apply targeted measures to promote natural hoof development.
- You work on the hooves with specialized tools and great care.
- You document the treatment progress and adjust the therapy if needed.
- You work independently on various farms across Switzerland.
Working conditions
You work mainly on farms, riding facilities, and stables. Your workplace is often outdoors or near the horse stalls.
Where to learn
- Fachschule für Huforthopädie FHS Mélanie StuckiIschlag 82, 4457 Diegten Mobile
- Fachschule für Biomechanik und ganzheitliche Therapien am Pferd (FBP) Françoise RickliSchlossweg 10, 3122 Kehrsatz
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Physical endurance
- Analytical thinking
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependence
- Independent responsibility
- Working alongside a job
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