Horse Groom
Horse grooms are responsible for the care and welfare of horses and maintain stables and riding equipment.
Day-to-day tasks
In a typical day, you will:
- give horses food and water
- clean equipment like saddles and bridles
- clean, brush and clip horses' coats
- muck out stables and replace bedding
- monitor the condition of horses and report problems
- treat minor wounds, change dressings and give some medications
- take horses out for exercise
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to use your initiative
- to be flexible and open to change
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- the ability to work well with others
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- customer service skills
- physical fitness and endurance
Industry Qualifications
Horse groom training can be:
- 'An Apprenticeship, which is 'on the job' where you work on the yard and receive tuition whilst going about your work.
- At a college or University.
- Other qualifications, including horseracing training.
- Distance home learning.