Freelance Grooms, Horse Sitters and Horse Sitting
What is a horse sitting service?
Horse sitting is a professional horse care service, which offers horse owners and businesses a solution to their horse care problems. Just like a professional electrician would be called upon for wiring a house, horse sitting is a professional service for horse care.
In the case of an equestrian business it might be that their usual yard staff or groom has gone on holiday or been taken ill and they need someone to come and muck out, turn out or exercise. It could be for a day or even on a long-term basis. The same could happen to a private horse owner, they may be working long hours and haven’t got the time during the week or they might be going on holiday and need someone to care for their horse for a week or 2. Whatever the reason an extra pair of hands is required, a professional horse sitting company will be able to help, and as a client you will have the reassurance that you are using a professional service and that your horse is with a capable and competent person.
What are freelance grooms and horse sitters?
Freelance grooms and horse sitters provide a professional horse care service. They should hold equine qualifications and have their own insurance. Professional freelance grooms and horse sitters have the experience required in order to care for all types of horses and yards.
How do I know if a freelance groom or horse sitter has the experienced to cope with my horse?
In order to gain equine qualifications, freelance grooms and horse sitters will have spent a lot of time working and caring with horses in order to improve the skills required to pass the exams. Experienced grooms and horse sitters will have spent time caring for all types of horses with a variety of temperaments enabling them to be confident when handling and caring for new horses. It is always advisable to ask the groom/horse sitter for references from previous clients before leaving your horse.
What kind of services do freelance grooms and horse sitters provide?
Freelance Groom Services
Horse Sitting Services
What should I look for in a freelance groom or horse sitter?
The important thing is to find someone that is professional and that you can trust. Check their qualifications, experience and get references.
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What about insurance?
All professional freelance grooms and horse sitters will have their own insurance. You should ask to see the certificate and check what their insurance covers.
Do I need to provide equipment for the freelance groom or horse sitter?
You should discuss what equipment the freelance groom or horse sitter would require. Generally it is your responsibility to provide all yard and horse equipment. Most freelance grooms and horse sitters will carry a first aid kit and basis equipment such as head collar or lead rope in cases of emergency.
Each freelance groom and horse sitter will have their own strengths, it is important you find someone that meets the individual requirements of both you and your horse.
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