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A hot walker doesn’t necessarily sound like an important job, but it is. Race horses work very hard and cooling them properly after a race or a workout is essential. In smaller stables this duty is often carried out by grooms, however at large facilities there is a dedicated position for hot walkers
What You Need
This is a position that benefits from a solid ability to handle highly strung horses on the ground, a deep knowledge of horses and a head for teamwork. A Hotwalker may also be responsible for various stable duties such as grooming, medicating, etc. Racing barns work long hours and each member must contribute as a unit to accomplish their goals.
Strength of character, physical strength and the ability to think quick on your feet are characteristics of a good hot walker.
Job Description
Responsible for removing tack post-workout or race and keeping the animals moving until they are fully cooled out and ready to be put away. Often this position includes basic grooming duties as well.
Responsibilities
Removing tack & equipment
Keeping their charge moving until they are fully cooled out
Can be responsible for bathing, grooming & blanketing their charge
Can be responsible for feeding & watering once horse is ready
Requirements
This position doesn’t require any formal education (although larger facilities may require a high school diploma for employment). Experience is generally the best teacher in this case and most track managers will be looking for someone who knows race horses and has worked with them in the past.
Resources
From everything we read the best way to apply for this position is to visit your local race tracks. Speaking with personnel, whether it is trainers, security staff or riders will give you an idea if anyone is looking for additional help.
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Hi, I am looking for a full time position as a groom or as a hotwalker at a race track. If you or know somebody who is hiring please let me know.
Thank you,
Paige
Hi I am presently unemployed. I have years of hot-walking and grooming ability. Race horses are my specialty. I have worked for many trainers throughout the years. Thank You. Feel free to contact me.
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What is the average pay of a hot walker? Groomer?
can a groomer be w/out license? What kind of pay do reg.-daily groomers make on an average (at race tracks)?
looking for hot walker position at Philadelphia parx racetrack. Have much experience with horses and have worked there years ago when it was Keystone Race track as a hot walker. Owned many horses thru out the years. Please return any information at my email address.
Regards
Melani Cuevas
I am looking for a hot walking position @the meadowlands
I have groomed and hot walked horses in the past at meadowlands Belmont ny keystone ps
looking for a hot walker or grooming position worked Meadowlands, Keystone, Belmont and A/C
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Looking for a job on race track in Miami I have experience with horse I have worked for dutrow in ny looking to work in Miami D Luke can somebody help me out
Thank you .. Michael Johnson
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