Introduction to Grooming 099
Introduction to Grooming the Racehorse 099
An overview of the basic information a new worker needs to start working with racehorses.
Introduction
- Groom characteristics and responsibilities
- Rules of behavior
- Terminology
- Tools of the Trade
- Parts of the Horse
- Equine alphabet (body language)
- How a horse sees & how groom uses that knowledge
- Haltering, running shank, leading
- Tying a quick-release knot
- Removing Bridle & Putting on Halter
- Correction or Punishment? How to correct and not punish
- Daily grooming and hoof care
- Tying mud knots in tails
- Bathing
- Stall inspection and set-up
- Stall cleaning
- Maintaining the Aisle
- Cleaning & disinfecting tubs, brushes & buckets
- Stall "red flags"
- Stable vices
- Obvious signs of Shin Buck, Bowed Tendons, Shoe Boil or Capped Hock
- Hoof: Thrush, Bruise, Abscess
- Colic: Warning signs, what groom should do
- Teeth: Signs of problems
- Bandages
- Bridle, bits and other head gear
- Yoke, rings and martingale
- Saddle, pads and irons
- Sheets, coolers and blankets
- Care of tack
- Introduction to the Digestive System
- Grain, hay - warning signs of bad feed
- Blister beetles
- Walkers
- Checking set list
- Helping others
- Cleaning up
- Bath Time
- Lasix Time
- Ice Time and preparing to walk up
- Walk up and holding barn
- Paddock and hand off to lead pony
- After the Race
- Test Barn
- Complications
- Preparation for
- Loading
- Fire prevention
- Fan placement
- Chemical & personal safety
- Pecking order
- Turning out and bringing in horses from pasture
- Leading problems
- Group feeding
- Water tanks
- Weather stress
- Fly control