About the role
Horse caretakers work with the care and management of horses and are often employed at riding schools, stables, or farms. They have usually completed education in horse care, which can be vocational training or courses at the high school level. Knowledge about horse behavior, nutrition, and health is central to their professional role.Responsibilities
Horse caretakers are responsible for feeding, cleaning, and exercising horses. They ensure that the stable environment is safe and hygienic and monitor the horses' health status. Preparing horses for riding, competition, or breeding is also part of their duties.Skills and tools
Horse caretakers need skills in handling and caring for horses, knowledge of feed and nutrition, and the ability to detect signs of illness. They use tools such as grooming brushes, hoof picks, and saddles. Good physical condition and patience are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are hästskötsel, ridlektioner and svenskt medborgarskap.