head groom

Top stable hand

A head groom is the senior person responsible for the care of horses at a stable, estate, or racing operation.

The head groom supervises other stable staff, oversees feeding and exercise schedules, and monitors the health of the animals: The head groom noticed the mare favoring her left foreleg.

stableman

stablemaster

One managing horse quarters

equerryRoyal household's horse attendant
ostlerOne who tends horses
hostlerStable attendant at inns

coachman · liveryman · stable hand · farrier · tack · hayloft · manger · bridle · saddle · paddock

wedding

bridegroom

Newly wed man

best manGroom's primary attendant
groomsmanMale wedding supporter
usherOne who seats guests

pageboy · bride · aisle · vows · matrimony · nuptials · ceremony · altar · reception · betrothal

equestrian

stallion

Intact male breeding horse

mareFemale adult equine
foalYoung equine, under one
coltImmature male equine

filly · gelding · mane · gallop · trot · canter · hoof · pasture · hay · neigh

Opposites

hierarchical rank in stable staff

head groomstable boy

Young horse caretaker

stable hand

competence/expertise in horse care

head groomraw recruit

Untrained new soldier

employment status in stable

head groomstable owner

One who runs a horse facility

horse owner · stable master · employer

Family

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