Arrowfield Stud | Horse Trainer / Breeding – Assistant Foaling Manager

horsejobsaus; Scone; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowfield Stud is seeking a dedicated Horse Trainer/Breeding – Assistant Foaling Manager in Scone, NSW. This full-time role involves training broodmares and young stock, foaling management, and close collaboration with veterinarians to support reproduction and care.

Applicants should have a Certificate III (or equivalent) and strong Thoroughbred experience; overseas applicants need a valid visa. The position emphasizes safety, hands-on care, and leadership in supervising staff during foaling

Qualifications

• Certificate III or equivalent international qualification, or 3 years’ professional full-time experience educating and training horses.
• Minimum of two years’ equivalent full-time experience handling and working with thoroughbred horses.
• Knowledge of horse training and handling methods specific to Thoroughbreds, including stallions, sales or breeding.
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses.
• Oral and written communication skills to take instruction, provide information and advice to others and prepare basic reports.
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of PPE.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to training and preparation of racehorses.

Responsibilities

• Horse Trainer/Breeding - Assistant Foaling Manager – Duties including training broodmares and young stock.
• Monitoring and handling mares imminently in foal.
• Foaling care including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals.
• Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy.
• Early education of foals and young stock.
• Educating and preparing weanlings and yearlings for sale.
• Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses and staff where required.
• Assisting veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination and assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals.

Skills

Horse training

Thoroughbred handling

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III or equivalent

Job description

Horse Trainer / Breeding – Assistant Foaling Manager

Arrowfield Stud | full-time | $75,000 - $82,000

Hunter, NSW

7 days ago

Job Description

Horse Trainer -Full-time

Arrowfield Stud and Training Centre are currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team for the role of role Horse Trainer/Breeding – Assistant Foaling Manager. Position is full-time and available in Scone NSW.

This is a full-time position, and the suitable applicant will need to commit to a minimum of two-years employment.

For overseas applicants, please note, a valid visa will be required to commence work.

Job Responsibilities

Horse Trainer/Breeding - Assistant Foaling Manager –

Duties will include:

• Training broodmares and young stock
• Monitoring and handling of mares imminently in foal
• Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
• Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
• Early education of foals and young stock
• Educating and preparing weanlings and yearlings for sale
• Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses and staff supervision where required
• Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria

• A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification, or in the absence of a qualification a minimum of three years’ professional full-time experience educating and training horses
• A minimum of two years’ equivalent full-time experience handling and working with and educating thoroughbred horses
• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbreds, including stallions, sales or breeding
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses
• Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction; provide information and advice to others and prepare basic reports
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses