Experienced Rider
Luskin Park | full-time
Hunter, NSW
Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced rider to join our team at Luskin Park.
Luskin Park is the spelling and pre-training arm of multiple Group 1-winning stable, Matthew C. Smith Racing.
The farm is conveniently located in the lower Hunter Valley only 15 minutes from the Hunter Expressway, 20 minutes from Maitland and 50 minutes from Newcastle Airport.
This position can be ride-only Monday to Friday mornings or alternatively a full-time ride and stable hand position.
Riders start at 6am and are generally finished by 10am. You can expect to ride between 6-10 horses each morning, using a combination of facilities, including our 50m x 80m purpose-built exercise arena and 500m deep sand track.
An attractive per ride rate is on offer and additional stud/stable hand work is available if you are looking to pick up extra hours.
Accommodation can be arranged for the right applicant.
Previous experience riding thoroughbred pre-trainers or trackwork is favourable. A background in performance horses will also be strongly considered.
If you’d like to join a young, fun and supportive team who are passionate about conditioning equine athletes, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume, including a cover letter and references.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
ABOUT Luskin Park
Comprising of 200 acres of river-front pasture, the facilities on the farm have been extensively upgraded including the installation of horse rail fencing, the construction of a new stable complex, along with a 500m deep sand track, barriers, 50m x 80m purpose-built exercise arena and treadmill. New on-farm accommodation and staff facilities have also been added.
The farm is also home to small broodmare band.
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