Horse Trainer
Tasks & duties
Horse trainers may do some or all of the following:
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organise training plans for horses
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help horses get used to riders, equipment and the racing environment
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train horses for racing
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ride horses on the practice track
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ensure horses are groomed and fed
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monitor the health of the horses
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nominate horses for race meetings
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train apprentice jockeys and stablegrooms
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market and sell horses at races and independently
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run their own business
Skills & knowledge
Horse trainers need to have:
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knowledge of horses and their behaviour
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understanding of horses' nutritional requirements and anatomy
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good horse-handling skills
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knowledge of training methods
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understanding of racing rules and procedures
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good communication skills
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the ability to train and motivate staff
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a horse trainer, but usually at least six years of stable experience is needed and an apprenticeship in any aspect of equine studies is useful. If trainers own or part-own a horse this time may be reduced.
Secondary education
There are no specific secondary education requirements for horse trainers; however, three years of secondary education is useful.
Training on the job
Horse trainers gain skills on the job.
Useful experience
Any work with horses or experience as a jockey or stable hand is useful for horse trainers.
Video
Equestrian Trainer and Breeder
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Related courses
Animal Husbandry
Equine Trades
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