Sunday, March 29, 2015

The Important Tasks Of A Racehorse Trainer

By Lena Stephenson


Horses are dependable and loyal animals that have been the companion of man in doing strenuous work or traveling to distant places. They have been around the property of man and coexisting with humanity since the old times. In the past, they have been used as battle allies in wars among different kingdoms.

They are good pets that can also make man rich. As a pastime, they have been bred to become faster runners to compete in a race. A racehorse trainer is employed by many horse owners to train their horses become faster. Many have actually become millionaires just by breeding, raising, training, and racing horses.

Basically, the task of the trainer is to supervise the needs of the horse. They are there to oversee the caretakers and recommend the right diet for the horses so that they can be in good condition. They also have techniques to make them exercise and practice to run faster.

The horse trainers have a special talent called the whisper. This means that they are animal whisperers that can easily connect with the animals. It is amazing how they can get a horse listen to their instructions and heed their signals. This is more of a gift rather than a talent.

They are also the ones to plan out what kind of animal conditioning and workout is appropriate for the age, size, and type of horse. Equine physiology must also be familiarized so that in case there are injuries, they will know the cause and the possible first aid attention. Hence, they can also be called the caretakers themselves who will ensure the safety, health, and protection of the equine.

Any problem or progress that the equine is undergoing must be reported to the owners. This is also one of the responsibilities of a trainer. He or she must make sure that the owners are updated. They are the ones who provide the needs and financial support. Another thing to consider is to make sure the equine is sociable.

This is important because in an actual race, it will be facing the crowd and some other horses competing in the race. If it is not sociable enough, it can get stressed and run towards a different direction opposite to the finish line. There are thousands of noisy people in an international racehorse competition.

There are legal means to become a certified trainer. But he or she must educate himself or herself starting from being a caretaker, a groomer, or a veterinary apprentice. Any kind of training that is all about the proper handling of equines is applicable. An owner will certainly look for a licensed trainer.

To become adept in this business, there is a need to educate oneself and to have a positive outlook. They say that positivity will radiate to the animal. Above all, one must have a passion for animals. This will create a magical connection between the trainer and the equine.




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