Yearling Sales Preparation Staff - Start 8Th October 2026

Myhorseracing; Young; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowness Stud & Watershed Farm in Young, NSW is seeking experienced Yearling Sales Preparation Staff to join on-farm for the coming sales season, starting 8 October 2026.

You will handle and educate yearlings, assist with parades, grooming, feeding, and general stable duties, while monitoring health and liaising with vets and farriers.

Full-time position; Working Holiday Visa holders welcome; eligible for 88-day second Working Holiday Visa; available 4–6 months including Christmas/New Year period.

Qualifications

• Previous yearling sales preparation experience.
• Strong ground handling and horsemanship skills with young horses.
• A good eye for horse health and attention to detail.
• Excellent spoken English and listening.
• A current driver's licence.
• A valid Australian working visa/right to work.

Responsibilities

• Yearling handling and education
• Hand walking, parade and standing practice
• Grooming, washing and general sales preparation
• Feeding, mucking out and general stable duties
• Monitoring horse health and administering basic treatments/medications
• Assisting with vets and farriers
• Paddock checks and general stud duties as required

Job description

Job Description

Bowness Stud & Watershed Farm | Young, NSW Starting 8 October 2026.

We are seeking experienced Yearling Sales Preparation Staff to join our team on farm for the upcoming sales season.

Applicants must be confident and experienced handling and educating young thoroughbreds and able to work safely and competently.

The role includes:

• Yearling handling and education
• Hand walking, parade and standing practice
• Grooming, washing and general sales preparation
• Feeding, mucking out and general stable duties
• Monitoring horse health and administering basic treatments/medications
• Assisting with vets and farriers
• Paddock checks and general stud duties as required

Applicants must have:

• Previous yearling sales preparation experience
• Strong ground handling and horsemanship skills with young horses
• A good eye for horse health and attention to detail
• Excellent spoken English and listening
• A current driver's licence
• A valid Australian working visa/right to work

You must be available to work for a minimum of 4 to 6 months from 8 October 2026 and be available throughout the Christmas and New Year period.

Full time position. Working Holiday Visa holders welcome. Eligible work for the 88 day second Working Holiday Visa requirement.