Monday, March 23, 2015

Roles Of A Racehorse Trainer

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.

The trainer needs to oversee the basic needs of the horse in training. Adequate food and nutrition must be provided as well as veterinary necessities like immunization shots and general checkup. These animals are extremely athletic and physical so they need to be checked from time to time if they have acquired minor injuries from the training.

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.

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.

There are legal means to become a certified trainer. But he or she must educate himself or herself starting from being a caretaker, a groomer, or a veterinary apprentice. Any kind of training that is all about the proper handling of equines is applicable. An owner will certainly look for a licensed trainer.

Therefore, in order to make it big in the profession, certifications are needed as well as the license to train. The state will not allow anyone who is not skilled enough to handle equines to participate in the training process. The best responsibility in this profession is to make sure that the horse is loved.




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