Roles 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.

Horses are fast and can make human work a lot faster when they are around especially when it comes to transporting heavy things. They are even trained for racing which is one of the oldest pastimes of Westerners. It is a huge challenge for a racehorse trainer to tame, take care, establish connection, and train this animal.

Basically, the task of the trainer is to supervise the needs of the horse. They are there to oversee the caretakers and recommend the right diet for the horses so that they can be in good condition. They also have techniques to make them exercise and practice to run faster.

Many believe that the trainers are actually horse whisperers that is why they can somehow communicate with the horses and can be understood. With body language and proper understanding of the nature of equines, certainly, a person can be a trainer. It could be a great advantage if the trainer also has a background in veterinary medicine.

They are also the ones to plan out what kind of animal conditioning and workout is appropriate for the age, size, and type of horse. Equine physiology must also be familiarized so that in case there are injuries, they will know the cause and the possible first aid attention. Hence, they can also be called the caretakers themselves who will ensure the safety, health, and protection of the equine.

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.

It is their utmost responsibility to make sure the animals are safe and protected at all cost since these are the investment of the owners to a million dollar worth race. And since the equines are to be competed with other horses in front of a jeering crowd, they need to be sociable enough. They may get scared if it is their first time to compete if they are not used to the noise.

Handling animals must come with certifications and legalities. A license is needed before one is eligible to train. There are college degrees and training courses about training. There are different licensing agreements in each state and must be followed through as much as possible.

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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