Stablehand

What people in this role do:

• Attend to the care of horses
• Brush and, groom and feed horses
• Clean and maintain stables and training equipment
• Exercise horses during track work or equestrian activities
• Check horses for common injuries, ailments, infections and lameness
• Give required first aid, medication or other treatment to horses
• Accompany horses to registered race meetings, gymkhanas and equestrian events

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Good health and fitness
• Enjoyment physical work
• An interest in horses and animal care
• No allergies to grass, hay or animals

The Future

• Employment for a minimum of one year
• Employment areas include racing or riding stables, breeding or agistment (feeding) centres or farms
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?