JOBS

If you are passionate about equine care and training, have you considered Yearling Sale Preparation?

We are on the lookout for an experienced horse person to join our team for the upcoming Magic Millions Yearling Sale Preparation from mid October to mid January.

What You’ll Do:

* General husbandry —feeding, grooming, exercising, mucking out .
* Handle the yearlings to prepare them for sales inspections.
* Assist with basic training like leading, lunging, and helping them get comfortable with new experiences.
* Administer basic medications and bandages

What We’re Looking For:

* Sound experience with young horses.
* A good understanding of horse behavior and handling.
* Ability to work well both on your own and with a team.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
*Must be physically fit and ready for the demands of the job.
* Most importantly, a genuine passion for working with horses!

What We Offer:

Competitive pay based on your experience.
A chance to work with a fantastic team and get hands-on experience with some of Australia’s best bred Thoroughbred yearlings.

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Are you on university holidays or saving up for travel?

Join Us for our 2025 Yearling Preparation

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Widden Stud for our 2025 Yearling Sale Preparations as we embark on what we hope will be another highly successful yearling season with our high class crop of yearlings.

What we are looking for:
– Horse handling experience – the team is eager to teach & expand on these skills for those wanting to learn
– Good, motivated work ethic and a positive, fun outlook
– Someone who will immerse themselves into the team culture on the farm

What we can provide:
– Accommodation on farm
– Working with an exciting young team that is passionate in helping develop skills of newcomers to the farm
– Opportunity to attend major yearling sales across Australia
– Ability to sign off 88 day visa
– Paid above award wages
– Opportunity for employment for only the preparation or continuing long term

We are flexible in when you’re able to join us;
– Arrive in October to join our preparation to go to the Magic Millions Sale on the Gold Coast in January
OR
– Arrive in December to join our preparation to go to the Inglis Classic Sale in Sydney in February

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.

We are more than happy to discuss the position, and offer more information for those interested, or you can send your resume to Taylor – taylor@widden.com

** IMMEDIATE START**

Matt Laurie Racing requires experienced stable hands (full time or casual) for immediate start in our medium sized, busy racing stable.

We are located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, ten minutes from Mornington Racecourse and operate from an outstanding, thirty-five acre, state of the art, manicured property in Moorooduc. Check out our website http://mattlaurieracing.com.au/aboutus and facilities http://mattlaurieracing.com.au/facilities

Full time roles consist of six mornings per week, some afternoons and one Sunday per month (possibly more) on a rotating roster. Above award salary and overtime & penalty rates paid (time and a half and double time) for full time staff, plus paid race day strapping and paid race day driving if applicable. We are very busy so you could work up to 50 hours p/week and earn quite a lot!

Casual rate (under 30 hours per week) also above award & double time for Sundays.

International travellers MUST HAVE own accommodation & transport – please mention that you have accommodation in your application. A van is ideal as you are welcome to live on our property.
Unfortunately we do not qualify for the 88 days for working visa holders.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable that prides itself in a high level of care for its horses and facilities.

Please contact Atlanta on 0416125829 or forward your application and resume to admin@mattlaurieracing.com.au

Keen to prepare some of Australasia’s best thoroughbreds for their exciting futures? Look no further because we’ve got just the opportunity for you.

Situated just 15 minutes from Scone in NSW’s Hunter Valley region, Kia Ora is one of Australia’s most successful and progressive thoroughbred operations and an exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate horse person to join the team in a full-time, seasonal role for yearling preparation.

We’re looking to kick off your employment in early October and you’ll be part of the Kia Ora team all the way through to the end of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale. If you’re a great fit for the team there is also the chance for this role to extend into full time employment.

What we can offer you: 
– An attractive salary
– On-farm accommodation if required
– The opportunity to be part of a fun and dynamic team
– Opportunity to attend Australia’s best and most exciting sales  

The Role:

This new role is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of role. You will be active in the grassroots sales and marketing of three prominent saddlery stores and a growing webstore. The role is vast and varied. This is a full-time role and will include regular travel between store locations and to trade-shows.

We are seeking an applicant that will be based in any of our three stores (Scone, Tamworth or Dubbo) and working directly alongside the family owners, you will enjoy autonomy and support within your role.

We are currently hiring experienced full time ground staff to join our team.

Rotating roster with 1 full day off every week, a full weekend off every 6 weeks plus every second Sunday afternoon off

Shifts are as follows:
5:00 – 10:00 Mon – Sat mornings
2:00 – 4:30 Mon – Fri afternoons
5:00 – 8:30 Sun morning
3:00 – 4:00 Sat and Sun afternoons

All salaries are above award wage and are dependent upon experience and suitability to position.
Unfortunately we are not eligible for the 88 Day Visa

If you’d love join our team please apply by emailing your CV to Rachel@raracing.com.au

Looking for a casual trackwork rider to join our growing team! This casual position can lead into full-time work for the right applicant.

Godolphin is one of the largest thoroughbred breeding and racing operations in the world with 429 Group 1 wins in 14 countries since our inception.
We are looking for experienced Stable Hands to join our Crown Lodge operation, located in Warwick Farm, Sydney.
Crown Lodge is the home of Godolphin’s two-year old’s, based at Warwick Farm Racetrack. Starting from their breaking prep, we take them right through to the trials and onto the races, playing a key role in developing their education and ensuring that they are as prepared as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out daily stable tasks including feeding, grooming, mucking out, rugging, trot ups, loading walker.
• Routine health checks, recognising signs of injury and or signs of an unhealthy horse and reporting concerns.
• Preparation of horses for trackwork, including grooming and checking shoes and general health of horse and correct selection of gear in addition to carrying out post track work procedures
• Preparation of horses and gear for race meetings and trials as well as taking nominated horses to and from the races/trials.
• General stable duties such as general upkeep and cleaning such as stable cleaning, drinkers, feed bins, tack, gear and equipment.
• Comply with company policies, procedures and industry requirements relating to safety and animal welfare, including Rules of Racing.
We want a passionate, reliable, and hard-working person whose love and admiration for horses is as great as ours.
Criteria:
• Sound horse handling skills, with experience and confidence handling young thoroughbreds in full training.
• Practical understanding of horse health care and welfare requirements, with prior experience providing direct daily care.
• Understanding of thoroughbred racing industry and operations, with understanding of racing stable operations.
• Experience handling young colts is desired.

What’s in it for you?
• Working with top quality horses, bred and trained by Godolphin.
• Opportunity to attend race days, including additional allowance for attending Race days.
• Above award wages.
• High quality uniforms.
• Breakfast provided Monday-Fridays.
Crown Lodge offers Accommodation onsite to the right applicant for $63.00 a week.
The right applicant will have an opportunity to work with some of Australia’s best-bred two-year old’s.
Preferably, the applicant will be able to start as soon as possible.

How to Apply:
** Applications will only be considered and accepted through our online portal.
Copy and paste or click the link below.
‘https://secure.workforceready.com.au/ta/6199460.careers?ApplyToJob=117550785’

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

This position does not qualify for 88 days regional/ rural work.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and proactive Stud Hand to join our young and dynamic team at Ridgmont.

Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley, this role involves working with horses, including

-feeding
-treating
-working with our vets
-general maintenance of the stables, yards and barns

The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a similar role, show a keen interest in the industry, and demonstrate a willingness to take initiative.

In addition to the above, the successful applicant will be expected to work collaboratively with all members of our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and growing farm that offers competitive remuneration, career development, and a supportive work culture.

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to Will Hyndman at will@ridgmontfarm.com

Yulong Stud are seeking experienced people to join our Yearling Crew for the upcoming Yearling Sales season.

Based on our property near Nagambie in Victoria, you would play an important role in the success of our Yearling Preparation team. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing Stud that is making an impact in the racing and breeding industry not only in Australia, but Globally.

Looking for Horse Stud Manager Position Full Time including Nite Watch Foaling Mares Down.
Responsibilities as follows :
* Suitable person to help with mares foaling so must have experience foaling down
* Nite watch shifts will start while mares are foaling from late October to Mid January.
* Before late oct and after mares finish foaling Day role as Full Time Stud Manager is Available.
* Must be available to start at least by late October and be able to do a minimum 6 mth contract to March or April .First mare is due 10 November but could foal earlier in late October.
* Suitable applicant can start anytime from now before October if available and can do day role 5 days until foaling starts then switch to Nite Watch.
* Nite Watch will be with foaling alarms plus half hour checks and watching mares who look close to foaling closely in yards foaling boxes and paddock near barn.
* If not much is likely to foal since there are only 7 mares due suitable applicant can make up am feeds ready for day staff, handle foals teach them to lead and pick up feet groom them and mares and keep barn tidy and clean boxes yards.
* The whole area has lights over foaling yards and in the barn and nite watch caravan.
* If there are problems we have Vet after hours and other staff living on Farm should be prepared to come out and help with mares foaling at nite to assist in foals safe deliver.
* I will expect all staff to work as a team to help each other.
* Managing breeding of mares with Vet assiting Vet with AI of mares