Description
Provide care for horses includes cleaning, housing, preparing horses and ponies for riding, fixating and leading horeses, taking into account the safety regulations for horeses and people, specific requirements of horse at hand; using proper methods and equine tools and equipment.
Alternative labels
looking after horses
prepare horses
horse care providing
care for horses
providing care for horses
care providing for horses
provide care for horses
provide horses with care
look after horses
caring for horses
providing horses with care
preparing horses
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Provide care for horses is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Equine worker: Equine workers provide caring activities for horses and ponies.
Optional skill
Provide care for horses is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Horse riding instructor: Horse riding instructors advise and guide individuals and groups on riding horses. They conduct lessons and teach the techniques of horse riding including stopping, making turns, show-riding and jumping. They motivate their clients and help improve their performance.
Carriage driver: Carriage drivers tranport passengers in horse-drawn carriages. They ensure passengers’ safety and care for the horses.
Equine yard manager: Equine yard managers are responsible for the day to day running of the yard including managing staff, care of the horses, all aspects of health and safety and dealing with clients and owners.
Police officer: Police officers use investigation methods to prevent crime, to pursue and apprehend criminals, and protect the public from violent and criminal activities. They perform surveillance and patrol activities to prevent crimes and apprehend offenders. They provide support to victimised parties and the public at large, and fulfil administrative duties.
Groom: Grooms provide practical daily horse care to ensure the horses health, welfare and safety.
They take part in exercising horses, cleaning and maintaining the stables, buildings and territory.
References
- Provide care for horses – ESCO
