4614-11 Horse Trainer
Prepares horses for riding, racing, show, work or competitions.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- accustoms horses to the feel of equipment used and human contact
- places bridles, collars, harness or other equipment on horses
- re-educates horses to break habits such as kicking, bolting and resisting bridling and grooming
- accustoms horses to being ridden and to respond to oral, leg or rein command
- teaches horses to pull vehicles in a single or multiple hitch
- trains horses to carry pack loads and work as part of pack train
- may instruct jockeys and other riders, drivers or handlers
Specialisations:
Horse Breaker
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