Young Assistant Horse Trainer and Rider

Thoroughbred Racing PTY; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthew C Smith Racing Pty Limited in Warwick Farm, NSW is seeking a Young Assistant Horse Trainer and Rider to join our team. The role requires experience with thoroughbred horses, early starts, weekend roster work, and the ability to educate young horses while supervising a small team.

You will train horses, manage routine health and records, and contribute to trackwork programs under the head foreperson.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time professional experience in the role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in horse training and handling methods for thoroughbred racing.
• Ability to train and educate young horses.
• Proficient English to communicate in the workplace and take instruction.

Responsibilities

• Educate young horses on the ground and manage a small team.
• Train horses using natural and artificial aids; handle barrier and trackwork schooling.
• Maintain health, records and training schedules.
• Ensure safety by checking stables and mucking out.

Skills

Horsemanship

Horse training

Young horse training

English communication

Education

Certificate III or equivalent

Job description

# Young Assistant Horse Trainer and RiderMatthew C Smith Racing Pty Limited * www.matthewsmithracing.com.auPublishedSeptember 25, 2026ExpiresOctober 30, 2026LocationWarwick FarmCategoryStable Staff & Track RidersJob TypeFull-timeBase Salary (AUD)79499CountryAustraliaStreet Address15 Bull StreetStateNew South Wales### DescriptionMatthew C. Smith Racing is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our stable at Warwick Farm (Sydney).The position is full-time 38Hrs with early morning starts, and weekend work is required on a roster rotation.The applicant must be able to educate our young horses on the ground whilst managing a small team of horses and staff under the direction of the head foreperson.The salary for this position will be above award – in the range of $79,499 per annum depending upon the level of skill.**Essential Skills**: All applicants must have a minimum of 3 years full time professional experience in the role and be able to prove they are reliable workers with excellent horsemanship skills.In addition the following will be required: Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing.Proven ability to train and educate young horses. A vocational level of English to be able to communicate in the work place and take instruction is desirable.Training horses to obey natural and artificial aids, resolving horse problems like Shying/spooking/balking/bolting, Schooling Horses over jumps, Barrier and Jump Out education, Occasional Strapping duties, Tacking up/Bathing/Grooming Duties, Check Stable for hazards whilst mucking out and box duties, Treat Swelling and or minor injuries, Maintain Horse condition/health & work records, Form Trackwork Schedules and training Program.Qualification: A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification. Referees essential. Please forward your applications to [e-mail]