Full-Time Thoroughbred Trackwork Rider – Brisbane

Thoroughbred Racing PTY; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Thoroughbred Racing PTY at Eagle Farm, Brisbane seeks an experienced Trackwork Rider to join a dedicated stable. You will ride racehorses daily, including young horses, and perform timed gallops under trainer directions.

Applicants should have at least three years’ stable experience, strong riding ability, and QRIC certification to ride jumps. The role requires early starts and a strong work ethic in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience working within a thoroughbred racing stable.
• Experience riding young horses in early education and preparation.
• Ability to ride timed gallops and follow training programs.
• Strong riding ability, balance, confidence and control with thoroughbreds.
• Sound understanding of horse behaviour, handling and safety.
• Ability to identify changes in horse performance or condition and communicate them.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a professional racing team.

Responsibilities

• Ride thoroughbred racehorses during daily trackwork and training sessions.
• Ride young and inexperienced horses safely and confidently.
• Ride timed gallops and work horses to trainer’s instructions.
• Be certified by QRIC to ride short and long jump-outs.
• Assist with education, conditioning and development of racehorses.
• Assess and report on horses’ behaviour, fitness, soundness and performance during trackwork.
• Handle horses safely in a professional racing environment.
• Follow stable procedures, health and safety requirements, and racing regulations.
• Work with trainers, stable staff and other trackwork riders.

Skills

Trackwork riding

Riding young horses

Timed gallops

QRIC certification

Reliability and punctuality

Team player

Safety awareness

Daily trackwork discipline

Job description

Thoroughbred Racing PTY at Eagle Farm, Brisbane seeks an experienced Trackwork Rider to join a dedicated stable. You will ride racehorses daily, including young horses, and perform timed gallops under trainer directions.

Applicants should have at least three years’ stable experience, strong riding ability, and QRIC certification to ride jumps. The role requires early starts and a strong work ethic in a collaborative team environment.