Group
Occupation
841238 Stablehand
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
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