Group
Occupation

841238 Stablehand

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

841238 Stablehand

Assists with handling of horses, and maintaining and cleaning stables.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Horse and Stud Worker
  • Horse Strapper
  • Stable Groom
  • Stud Groom

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Feeds, waters, grooms and brushes horses to maintain their health, appearance and cleanliness
  • Cleans and maintains stables
  • Assembles, prepares and stores feed, bedding and horse equipment
  • Assists with saddling and bridling horses
  • Assists with exercising horses by walking, lunging and long reining, riding (excluding galloping), leading and swimming
  • May assist with readying horses for sales, breeding and race days, and attending to horses at track work, barrier trials and races
  • May administer equine first aid and assist in the delivery of some allied therapies, including massage therapies and ice boots
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