Horse Groomer/Tack-er ensures our therapy horses are prepared, comfortable, and looking professional for their riders, supporting the smooth, safe, and joyful operation of our therapeutic riding lessons. This role is essential in keeping our program horses happy, healthy, and ready to help our riders achieve their goals.
By volunteering as a Groomer/Tack-er Upper, you are directly contributing to the physical and emotional well-being of our therapy horses, who in turn help our riders build strength, confidence, and connection. Your care ensures that horses are calm, comfortable, and ready to provide the best possible experience for riders with disabilities or barriers.
No experience required– all training will be provided. Experience is an asset.
This is the right role for you if you are someone who:
Loves horses or animals and enjoy spending time caring for them.
Is interested in the world of equine therapy and want to learn more about how horses help people.
Is detail-oriented and care about doing things “the right way.”
Is reliable and can arrive on time, ready to work with purpose.
Can enjoy quiet moments grooming horses as well as working alongside others in a team environment.
Is looking to build practical horse skills while making a difference in people’s lives.
This role is ideal for people looking for meaningful volunteer hours, horse lovers looking for more experience, or anyone interested in the field of therapy and wanting to be part of a supportive barn community.
As a Horse Groomer/Tacker you are vital in keeping our program horses happy and take the utmost attentive care when grooming them a certain way and tacking them up the ‘KTRA way’ especially with girths/cinches.
A horse Groomer/Tack-er will:
Be responsible for catching, grooming, and tacking the horse before the rider arrives.
Ensure the horse is ready 15 mins before their lesson starts so that Horse Leaders can warm them up.
Warm up a horse and assist with mounting or dismounting if needed.
After lesson untacking, and horse care
Barn cleaning and management
