A stable worker is someone who works in a stable, caring for horses. An OSTLER is a 6 letter term for a stable worker who takes care of horses, such as feeding and grooming them. A GROOM is a 5 letter term for a stable worker who is responsible for the overall care of horses, including cleaning stalls and exercising them. A hostler is a 7 letter term for a stable worker who is responsible for leading horses to and from their stalls. A LAD is a 3 letter term for a stable worker who is typically an apprentice, learning the skills necessary to become a GROOM or hostler. Finally, a shoer is a 5 letter term for a stable worker who is responsible for trimming and shoeing horses.