HORSE GROOMER AND FARRIER (QJF772)

**job title: horse groomer & farrier** **overview** **key responsibilities**: **horse grooming & care** - **daily grooming & maintenance**: bathe, brush, clip, and perform general grooming duties to ensure horses’ coats are clean and healthy. - **hoof care & cleaning**: clean and inspect hooves daily, ensuring they are free of debris and in good condition. - **feeding & watering: fo**llow established feeding and watering schedules, ensuring horses receive the proper nutrition and hydration. - **health monitoring**:observe horses for signs of illness, injury, or discomfort. report any health concerns to the barn manager or vet. - **assist with horse exercise & groundwork**: provide light exercise or groundwork as directed, ensuring horses are fit and mentally engaged. - **stable cleaning & maintenance: c**lean stalls, remove waste, bed with fresh bedding, and maintain cleanliness in aisles and common areas. - **tack & equipment care**: clean and maintain saddles, tack, and grooming equipment. - **assist in handling horses for veterinary/farrier appointments**: help restrain or prepare horses for farrier visits, veterinary checkups, or treatments. **farrier duties** - **hoof trimming & maintenance**: trim and balance horse hooves, ensuring they are properly shaped and aligned to support health and movement. - **hoof health assessment**: inspect hooves for signs of cracks, abscesses, infections, or other issues. treat or recommend further care as necessary. - **collaboration with veterinarians**:work with veterinarians to address specific hoof conditions, lam...