Cavalier d’Entraînement Galop — Performance et Soins

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Paris, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France AFASEC Temps plein

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A GALOP TRAINING RIDER?

A racehorse exercise rider is a professional in the equestrian industry. They work within a thoroughbred racing stable. They are responsible for the daily training of racehorses under the supervision of the trainer. Their duties include:

  • Train the horses according to the trainer's instructions.
  • To ensure the physical preparation of horses for their racing performance.
  • Providing daily care (grooming, animal welfare) and maintaining the stables,
  • Perform regular maintenance on the equipment,
  • Accompanying and/or transporting horses during races.

Early riser and punctual, he must also be adaptable to atypical hours and work early in the morning, returning at the end of the day to feed and check on the horses.

WHAT ARE THE SKILLS OF A GALOP TRAINING RIDER?

The job of a gallop training rider requires technical skills and a genuine passion for horses. The main qualities sought are:

  • Excellent physical condition and composure,
  • A taste for competition and equestrian sport,
  • Punctuality,
  • Good knowledge of the horse, its behavior and its needs
  • A good level of riding skill,
  • Analytical and reaction skills to optimize horse performance,
  • An awareness of the risks.

Strong motivation and ease with spirited horses are also essential assets.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ARE REQUIRED TO BECOME A RACING TRAINER?

The various qualifications preparing for the profession can be obtained through initial training (internship) or apprenticeship:

To join one of these programs, prospective students first complete a selection process . This step helps determine the type of training that best matches the candidate's profile.

The teams of professionals present at each academy will allow young learners to get to know the horse, learn how to care for it and then how to ride it.

WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS FOR THE CAREER OF A RACING TRAINER?

There are many career opportunities in France and internationally . The horse racing sector is a sector with full employment . With experience and/or further training, several career paths are possible, such as: