strapper

Stable assistant engaged in the preparation of horses for racing.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a large and strong and heavyset man
  Synonyms: bull, bruiser, Samson

A strapper is a junior position looking after race horses. The duties range from cleaning out the stables, to strapping on the saddles, hence the name.^[1] Relevant vocational qualifications include Horse Care and Saddlery.^[2]

References

1. ^ Peter Huntington, Jane Myers, Elizabeth Owens (2004), Horse Sense: The Guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand‎, p. 309 
2. ^ Kogan Page, British Qualifications, pp. 655–657, http://books.google.com/books?id=-CA2-PM2OKYC 

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