The Primary Responsibilities Of A Racehorse Trainer

By Lena Stephenson


Horses are strong animals that aid in making human work faster. They are fast and can carry heavy loads. Hence, they make tasks more conveniently done especially in farms. In the past, humans have made interactions with these amazing animals. They have been used as the rides for warriors in the ancient times during battles between different kingdoms.

This is proof that they have long since been loyal companions of man aside from dogs who are considered as the best friend of mankind. As time progressed, they have been used as amusement in circuses and in racing. A racehorse trainer has a lot of responsibilities in his or her hands primarily making sure of the welfare of the animal.

The main task of a trainer is to make sure that the animal gets the proper diet and nutrition to achieve a conditioned body fit for special speed, agility, and endurance trainings. The equines are known to be athletic animals and with adequate training, they can actually go over their natural speed.

Most of these trainers are believed to be horse whisperers. It is incredible how they can actually make these animals follow them and be loyal to them. They are also responsible in keeping these animals healthy making sure that they get veterinary attention when needed. It helps if the trainer is an experienced veterinarian as well but this is not necessary.

In addition, they plan the conditioning process of the equine in training. There are appropriate standard training procedures depending on the age and size of the animal. Additionally, it will greatly help if the professional also has enough knowledge in the equine anatomy. Understanding their physiology will save them from injury.

They need to coordinate with the owners of the equines they are training and update them with the progress they are making. Before they compete on the race tracks, they have to be in perfect condition. Otherwise, there could be complications on the side of the horse making both the rider and the equine at risk. The horse must be trained as well to socialize with both his kind and the humans.

The importance of socializing them is that this will allow them to be comfortable in crowded places. The tracks are surrounded with hundreds or even thousands of spectators, so they should not be wary of humans and other equines. These animals can get really stressed and the trainer must be aware of that more than anything else.

There are needed certifications in the field of horse training. The government makes sure the animals are handled with care accordingly. If the training professionals are not certified and do not have the license, they will not be allowed to continue even if they have a gift of horse whispering. Certifications will also make the fee higher so it is also beneficial to get a certification and a license.

The most critical part of performing the responsibilities is to become passionate about it. Trainers have to love what they are doing and above all, love the equines they are teaching. They must not physically hurt or stress these beautiful animals.




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