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Originally Posted by Habersham000
If it takes long hours to take care of a horse then you should be paid for it...not stiffed on your hours....many people have jobs that take long hours but they get paid for every hour they work...I don't know what you or any other trainer pays their help but I would guess it is near minimum wage so they only reason they would make more money working with the horses versus washing dishes is they work more hours...their pay per hour rate would probably be similar.
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Everyone who gets hired in my barn and most barns are fully aware of the hours, responsibilities and pay when they are hired. If they stay long enough they get bonuses, vacations and other perks like healthcare and a free place to live. Since I have been in business the pay scale has risen by at least 25% for grooms and hotwalkers and even more for exercise riders and assistants. What exactly should they do if they have a good horse and want to take care of them properly? Be mandated by the state to take a day off and let somebody else mess with them? Do you think Curlins groom wants someone else putting bandages on him?
08-29-2008, 07:00 PM
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