Outrider-NonEx

Churchill Downs Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co. is seeking a Racing Outrider to escort starters to the post on horseback and oversee the return of horses to the unsaddling area.

The role requires vigilance to rider safety and immediate response to any on-track issues. You will work on the racetrack with riders, ensuring all exercise personnel wear helmets and vests, and maintain constant radio contact with Stewards from paddock to race start.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a racing license from Louisiana Racing Commission.

Responsibilities

• Escort starters to the post on horseback and assist returning horses to the unsaddling area.
• Control unruly horses on the racing strip and recapture loose horses as needed.
• Ensure riders and exercise personnel wear protective helmets and vests.
• Maintain radio contact with Stewards from paddock to race start.
• Enforce track safety rules and report non-compliance by personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Racing license eligibility

Job description

Career Opportunities: Outrider-NonEx (5045)

Requisition ID5045-Posted09/16/2026-Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co-Racing-Fair Grounds-LA Fairgrounds

America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

JOB SUMMARY

The Racing Outrider is responsible for escorting, while on horseback, starters to the post and assists in returning of all horses to the unsaddling area and/or assists in the control of any horse which might cause injury to a jockey, driver or others in performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working on horseback, ensures that the field arrives at the starting gate at the scheduled post time.
• Is present on the racing strip, mounted and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or to recapture any loose horse at all times horses are permitted on the racing strip for exercising, training or racing.
• Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the starting gate during racing hours wear a protective helmet and vest.
• Maintains constant radio contact with the Stewards from the time the horses leave the paddock until the start of each race.
• Ensures that exercise personnel follow track safety rules and report any person(s) who refuse to comply.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to obtain a racing license from Louisiana Racing Commission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers. Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures that behavior and appearance are in compliance with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Also required are frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps and sitting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.