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Horse Manager
Alternative Titles:
Horse Breeder
Horse managers are responsible for the housing, breeding,
health and training of horses within a horse stable-and-stud
system.
A horse manager may perform the following tasks:
- study records of bloodlines, physical appearance and
performance characteristics of horses, to work out breeding
combinations before selecting horses suitable for mating
- maintain breeding records, dietary and other statistical
information
- select and arrange purchase of bloodstock (thoroughbred
horses)
- mate mares with selected stallions and assist with
foaling
- make sure that horses are exercised
- supervise the training of horses for competitions
- supervise and manage equipment, facilities, pastures and
staff
- carry out administrative tasks such as marketing,
budgeting, planning and management of physical and financial
resources.
Horse managers may specialise in the study and practice of
riding and horsemanship (equitation), horse handling,
instructional skills and managing riding schools for people at
different levels of capability. Others are involved in the
management of breeding programs.
Required Skills - Horse Manager
- keen interest in working with horses
- good organisation and management skills
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