Horse Trainer – Full Time

myhorseracing; Scone; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation available

Job summary

North Bloodstock Pty Ltd in Scone, Hunter Valley, is seeking highly experienced staff to join our team on a full-time basis. We want motivated individuals with professional horse stud experience, capable of overseeing breeding and foaling operations.

Duties include daily care of horses, early education of young stock, foaling supervision, assisting veterinarians, monitoring mare pregnancy, and preparing yearlings for sale.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in horsemanship or 3+ years breeding experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with thoroughbred horses.
• Proven knowledge of training methods for broodmares, foals, and yearlings.
• Strong oral and written communication to take instructions and prepare reports.
• Health and safety knowledge; operate training and breeding equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care and supervision of horses.
• Early education of young stock.
• Foaling care including pre- and post-natal for broodmares and foals.
• Assist veterinarians with ultrasound and reproductive exams.
• Monitor mare ovulation and pregnancy.
• Prepare yearlings for sale.

Skills

Horsemanship knowledge

Thoroughbred experience

Horse handling

Communication skills

Health & safety

Leadership

Education

Certificate III in Horsemanship

Job description

North Bloodstock Pty Ltd located in Scone in the Hunter Valley is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team on a full-time basis. We are looking for a motivated, determined & experienced individuals who have professional horse stud experience.

Horse Trainer/Breeding - Foaling

Duties will include:

• Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
• Early education of young stock
• Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
• Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
• Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
• Preparing Yearlings for sale

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of horsemanship practice at Certificate III level as a minimum standard, or in the absence of a qualification at least three years professional experience with breeding horses
• A minimum of at least two years' experience handling & working with thoroughbred horses
• Proven knowledge & experience of horse handling & training methods specific to the thoroughbred breeding industry, including working with broodmares & foals and preparing weanlings and yearlings for sale
• Oral & written communication skills of a level to take instruction & prepare basic reports
• Sound knowledge of health & safety obligations & demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training & breeding of horses

Additional Desirable Criteria

• Ability to undertake administrative responsibilities, including bloodstock and training record keeping and supervision of staff at sales and on the farm if required
• Ability to take leadership of a team when required

Terms of Employment

These are full-time positions, with a minimum commitment of at least 2 years. The salary will be above award - in the range of $75,000 to $82,000 per annum. Additionally, on-farm accommodation may be available.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.