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Horse breeder, Cape Vincent, N.Y. Cost is $599 for two days and includes things like checking mares for signs of labor, choosing a stallion for a mare and overview of breeding contract and artificial insemination. Also includes: "barn chores" and some riding.

Whitewater-rafting outfitter, White Salmon, Klickitat County. Cost is $799 for two days and client will work with the owner to learn to "read" the rapids, book and schedule guests and get an overview of a start-up business plan.

Dog-sled trainer and kennel owner, Gakona, Alaska. Cost is $1,299 for three days and includes learning to take care of a team of 45 dogs, helping to train sled dogs and taking dogs on a practice run with the sled.

Guest-ranch owner, Republic, Ferry County. Cost is $899 for three days. Some duties include helping the crew make repairs on the property and working with cattle.

Car critic and writer, Portland. Cost is $699 for two days. The day might include test-driving cars, do research for the writer and visit the Portland International Raceway.

Animal therapist, West Palm Peach, Fla. Cost is $349 for one day. The day is not spent analyzing crazy dogs, but working with therapy animals to take them to summer camps and nursing homes for therapeutic purposes.

Schooner captain, Rockport, Maine. Cost starts at $899 for three days aboard the ship and includes being part of the crew, hauling anchors, sails, touching up paint on the ship and witnessing the captain playing the guitar or accordion in the evening.

Perfumer, Nantucket, Mass. Cost of $699 for two days with the "nose of Nantucket." Learn about oils and perfumes and design a personal fragrance.

Talent agent, Los Angeles. Cost of $1,399 for two days involves working with talent agency clients and visiting them "on the set" as well as helping to pitch the clients to companies or studios.

Sword maker, New Glarus, Wis. Cost of $699 for two days working with a "master swordsmith" to research original period swords and recreate molds. Be the first one in your neighborhood to know how to make an authentic sword.

— Diana Wurn