Breeding Manager & Handling Young Horses – part time

2 positions – Broodmare Manager & Stud Hand – located at Southern Farm Estate, Innisplain.

Interesting & flexible part-time or casual position managing broodmare band for breeding season. Involves visual inspection and identifying when mares in heat exhibiting signs that are ready to be served. Recording mare cycles. Coordinating transport and walk-ons to stallion. Possibly handling stallion at breeding destination (subject to experience). Southern Farm Estate is located amongst several well known studs at Innisplain. Could be a second part-time job for a local horse person employed at a nearby stud in hinterland.

Handling young horses & previous seasons foal. Educating young horses to lead & halter. Stand foals for Vet & Farrier services. No breaking-in required.

Management of broodmare band for breeding season. Inspection and identifying when mares in heat ready to be served. Recording mare cycles. Coordinating transport and walk-ons to stallion. Possibly handling stallion at breeding destination (subject to experience).

Handling young horses & previous seasons foal. Educating young horses to lead & halter. Stand foals for Vet & Farrier services. No breaking-in required.

Must be experienced with breeding and/or handling young horses. No formal qualifications required. However, must be currently or previous employed performing the required tasks at another stud farm. Overseas experience acceptable.

Position/s are part-time only for 2-3 hours for 2-3 days per week. Could be second job for extra income. Flexible hours to suit. Able to travel independently to and from Innisplain, South-East Queensland, with Drivers Licence and have access to use reliable vehicle for transport.

Please email expressions of interest, or if you have any question or require further information, to: thomasedwardsinvestments@gmail.com