stable master

Barn's head caretaker

A stable master is the person in charge of a stable, responsible for the care and management of horses and supervision of stable hands.

The role involves overseeing feeding, grooming, health, and training of horses, as well as maintaining the facility.

In historical contexts, a stable master held significant status in wealthy households or military operations: The stable master selected the finest horses for the king's carriage.

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tack room · hay · stalls · tack · bridle · saddle · reins · lead rope · hooves · mucking · grooming · livery · paddock · farrier · blacksmith · oats · bedding · horse blanket

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equestrian hierarchy

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Equine caretaker at barn

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