As the name suggests, grooms do indeed “groom” the horses – but they do so much more. The groom is the special attendant to a horse, and will form a personal relationship with it. The groom provides moral support and, of course, horse-treats. During a competition, the groom will even go so far as to sleep in the stable with the horse. When a horse travels by air, the groom will accompany the horse in the plane’s cargo hold in a special container. Throughout the flight, the groom will tend to and comfort the horse, especially during the disconcerting phase of takeoff and landing.