Hunter, NSW

horsejobsaus; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Widden Stud in New South Wales is seeking a motivated team member to support our 2026 Yearling Sale preparations. This hands-on role offers a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable horse industry experience in a country setting.

You will help with daily stable duties, exercise yearlings, assist with farrier and vet teams, grooming, feeding, and contribute to sale photos and videos. Enthusiasm and reliability are essential; prior horse experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Candidate enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn.
• Previous horse experience preferred but not essential.
• 88 - Day Eligible

Responsibilities

• Cleaning boxes
• Day to day exercising of yearlings (lunging, handwalking etc)
• Assisting the Farrier/Vet
• Grooming
• Feeding yearlings
• Assisting with Sale photos and videos

Skills

Horse care

Stable management

Yearling handling

Job description

Join Us for our 2026 Yearling Preparation

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Widden Stud for our 2026 Yearling Sale Preparations as we embark on what we hope will be another highly successful yearling season with our high class crop of yearlings.

Widden offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable horse experience & learn about the industry, while at the same time providing a fun and rewarding thoroughbred experience in the most spectacular surroundings.

Job Responsibilities

Daily duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning boxes
• Day to day exercising of yearlings (Lunging, handwalking etc)
• Assisting the Farrier/Vet
• Grooming
• Feeding yearlings
• Assisting with Sale photos and videos

Job Requirements

• If you're enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you!
• Previous horse experience is preferred but not essential.
• 88 - Day Eligible