Trackwork Rider

myhorseracing; 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

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Trackwork Rider to join our thoroughbred racing stable at Eagle Farm, Brisbane. The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years’ experience working within a professional racing stable, with proven ability in riding young horses and riding timed gallops.This is a full-time position suited to a skilled and dedicated rider who understands the demands of a thoroughbred racing operation and can contribute to the daily preparation, training and conditioning of racehorses.

Key Duties and 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 the trainer’s instructions.
• Be certified by QRIC to ride short and long jump-outs
• Assist with the education, conditioning, and development of racehorses.
• Assess and report on horses’ behaviour, fitness, soundness and performance during trackwork.
• Handle horses safely and responsibly in a professional racing environment.
• Follow stable procedures, workplace health and safety requirements and racing regulations.
• Work cooperatively with trainers, stable staff and other trackwork riders.
• Assist with the general care and handling of horses as required.

Skills and Experience Required

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• A minimum of three years’ experience working within a thoroughbred racing stable.
• Proven experience riding young horses, including horses in the early stages of their education and preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to ride timed gallops and follow prescribed training programs.
• Strong riding ability, balance, confidence and control when working with thoroughbred racehorses.
• A sound understanding of horse behaviour, handling and safety.
• Ability to identify and communicate changes in a horse’s performance, behaviour or condition.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a professional racing team.
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake the demands of daily trackwork.

Employment Conditions

• Full-time employment.
• Minimum annual salary of AUD $79,000.00 - $85,000.00 plus superannuation.
• Based at Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Queensland.
• Work schedule to meet the operational requirements of the racing stable, including early morning starts and other rostered hours as required.