Dedicated stable hand with experience at Sears Racing, skilled in animal care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance horse wellbeing through meticulous grooming and stable maintenance. A proactive team player, I effectively monitor horse behaviour and contribute to a safe working environment, ensuring optimal care and rehabilitation for all equines.
Assisted Farrier to hold horses
Tied up horses to be saddled
Dug out, cleaned horse boxes and replaced saw dust
Cleaned out inside water troughs
Refilled water buckets first thing every morning
Lead horses in from sand yards to box safely
Hosed horses down after being worked
Check for any important news and horse movements required of me
Reported any health and safety issues needing direct attention
Rugged up horses for the evening when required
Assisted with the upkeep of horses food
Ability to do trot ups for the veterinarian and Team Leader
Assist with giving horses treatments
Cleaned, sanitized stables and pens, optimizing horse wellbeing, health and maintaining safety standards individually and as a team.
Regular washed, groomed, and trimmed horses.
Assisting track riders remove riding gear.
Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear.
Monitored horse behaviour closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual horses based on unique dietary needs.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities within fast-paced stable environments.
Administered horse medication and necessary medical care.
Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured horses with proper exercise.
Promote a safe working environment, adhering to all necessary protocols and procedures.
Assisted in the training of new stable hands, sharing expertise on best practices for equine care and maintenance tasks.
Contributed to the overall success of the stable by performing routine maintenance tasks, and notifying the boss when things need fixing.
Increased efficiency within the stable through meticulous organization of tools, supplies, and workspaces for easy access during daily tasks.
Taking horses up to the pool for their required swim before working out. Hosed off horses after workout.
Walking horses to and from the walker post.
Assisted the Veterinarian whilst checking horses at the stable.