Description
Ride and compete in equestrian disciplines, training with horses to achieve peak performance while upholding safety and welfare standards.
- • Attend scheduled riding, schooling, and conditioning sessions with assigned horses.
- • Compete in equestrian events (e.g., dressage, show jumping, eventing) under governing rules and animal welfare standards.
- • Train under riding coaches and horse trainers to refine technique, fitness, and horse-rider communication.
- • Inspect, clean, and maintain tack, apparel, and safety gear, ensuring proper fit for horse and rider.
- • Maintain rider fitness, balance, and weight; follow training and care plans with health professionals, veterinarians, and farriers.
- • Evaluate rides and horse performance after training and competitions; adjust strategy, schooling, or equipment as needed.
- • Represent barns, owners, teams, or sponsors at shows, media appearances, clinics, and community or charity events.
- • Lead competition efforts by coordinating with grooms, teammates, and support staff at training and shows.
- • Receive guidance from coaches, owners, or trainers before rides and debrief afterward to refine plans and care.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
