Roles Of A Racehorse Trainer

By Lena Stephenson


Horses are dependable and loyal animals that have been the companion of man in doing strenuous work or traveling to distant places. They have been around the property of man and coexisting with humanity since the old times. In the past, they have been used as battle allies in wars among 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.

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.

The horse trainers have a special talent called the whisper. This means that they are animal whisperers that can easily connect with the animals. It is amazing how they can get a horse listen to their instructions and heed their signals. This is more of a gift rather than a talent.

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.

Another task of the trainer is to cooperate with the owners and to give them the update they need regarding the condition of the horse. They can provide the needs of the equine financially so he or she must make sure that the necessities are complete by coordinating with the owners. This is a must.

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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