Horse Trainer

Yargi Racing; Mornington; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yargi Racing in Mornington, Australia seeks an experienced Horse Trainer for a full-time, ongoing role. You will train and educate young horses and perform track work, including timed gallops, applying Thoroughbred racing techniques.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of full-time experience or 2 years plus a relevant qualification, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Safe equipment operation and PPE use are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years full-time professional experience in a similar role, or 2 years full-time experience and a relevant qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to Thoroughbred Racing.
• Experience in track work, including riding timed gallops.
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses.
• Verbal and written communication skills to take instruction and provide information.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train and educate young horses.
• Conduct track work, including riding timed gallops.
• Apply horse training and handling methods specific to Thoroughbred Racing.
• Operate equipment safely and use personal protective equipment.
• Take instruction and provide information through verbal and written communication.
• Work in a team and independently.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

PPE safety knowledge

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Yargi Racing is seeking a highly experienced and capable Horse Trainer to join the team. This is a full-time and ongoing position.

Key responsibilities

• Train and educate young horses
• Conduct track work, including riding timed gallops
• Apply horse training and handling methods specific to Thoroughbred Racing
• Operate equipment safely and use personal protective equipment
• Take instruction and provide information through verbal and written communication
• Work in a team and independently

About you

• Minimum 2-3 years full-time professional experience in a similar role, or 2 years full-time experience and a relevant qualification
• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to Thoroughbred Racing
• Experience in track work, including riding timed gallops
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses
• Verbal and written communication skills to take instruction and provide information
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment