Group
Occupation
341132 Horse Trainer
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
341132 Horse Trainer
Educates and prepares horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show, competitions, or other horse sports and activities.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Track Riders are excluded from this occupation. Track Riders are included in Occupation 341133 Track Rider.
Specialisations
- Horse Educator
- Racehorse Trainer
- Thoroughbred Horse Trainer
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Evaluates horses' physical condition and temperament to determine training needs
- Develops and implements training programs to improve horses' performance and behaviour, and reports on horses' progress
- Educates horses to obey verbal and non-verbal commands
- Trains horses to accept riders and pull vehicles
- Trains and conditions horses to perform in competitions, races and other horse-related activities
- Provides care and maintenance for horses, including feeding, grooming and medical attention
- May evaluate and select horses for purchase or sale based on their potential and suitability
- May assist with breeding and foaling processes, including selecting suitable mates and overseeing mating procedures