Hey, my name is Courtney and I volunteer as the Head Groom for Riddler at Riding for Disabled, Burpengary. I love working with the horses, I am also horse crazy. I learn new skills by working in a team, taking people for rides in the carriage. I also love driving in Riddler’s carriage by controlling the reins after I have finished working. Some of my responsibilities of Head Groom are:
- I lead Riddler out into the arena (unassisted)
- I tie Riddler up with a quick release knot
- I talk to Riddler while the head coaches put the equipment on
- I spray Riddler with the fly spray
- I walk at Riddler’s head letting him know that I’m there
- I keep Riddler calm and quiet when the riders are coming on the carriage
- I walk at Riddler’s head just in case of an emergency
- I’m in charge of Riddler if there is an emergency
- I scraped the sweat where the equipment was
- I also sponge Riddler down
- I lead Riddler back into his stable
- I give Riddler a snack for doing a good job
