At a top speed of 120 km/h, racehorses thunder down the track — the spotlight shines on the jockey,
the trainer who prepares them, and the owner who funds them.
But behind every champion horse is an unsung hero: the horse groom.

They begin work at 4 a.m., spending over 12 hours a day tending to the horses.
From preparing precisely timed meals to assisting with swimming and physical training,
grooms care for each animal like their own child.
When a horse gets sick or collapses, it’s the groom who first notices — and sometimes cries beside them.

Their job also includes taming new, untrained horses — often dangerous and unpredictable —
training them until they pass their ability tests and become eligible to race.
Even then, the groom stands by, watching like a parent as their horse takes its first official steps.

As race day approaches, preparation intensifies.
One horse, Gyeongbudaero, is preparing for the high-stakes Korean Derby, where ₩1.3 billion is on the line.
The grooms make sure the horse’s transport to Seoul feels just like home — down to the sawdust and stable layout.

They may work in the shadows, but these grooms are the beating heart of every racing victory.
For them, it’s not just a job — it’s love, loyalty, and life with the horses they call family.

✔ Program Title: Extreme Jobs – Horse Grooms
✔ Broadcast Dates: 2012.05.30–31

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