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Horse Trainer
Horse trainers supervise the preparation of horses for
racing and trotting competitions, advise and consult with
owners and direct stable staff and jockeys/drivers.
A horse trainer may perform the following tasks:
- feed, groom and exercise horses
- bridle and saddle horses
- accustom horses to reins and harnesses
- harness and hitch harness racing horses and teach them
to pull sulkies (two-wheeled carriages)
- teach apprentice jockeys, drivers and riders horse
riding techniques and horse handling methods
- supervise and direct stable staff, jockeys, sulky
drivers and other workers
- plan, supervise and carry out training programs for
horses
- plan and select race programs to achieve the best
placing for a horse
- attend race meetings or other horse-related events
- advertise their services to attract clients
- employ and manage staff in accordance with relevant laws
- keep accurate records of accounts and use correct credit
procedures.
Horse trainers usually specialise in either thoroughbreds
for galloping races, standardbreds for pacing or trotting
races, or performance horses for events, show jumping and
dressage.
Horse trainers may be required to work long hours. Much of
their work is carried out very early in the morning and they
may continue to work all day.
Required Skills - Horse Trainer
- a keen interest in horses
- patience
- liking for outdoor work
- good communication skills
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