Experienced Stable/Stud Hand

Luskin Park

Luskin Park | full-time

Hunter, NSW

1 week ago
Eligible for 88 day visa
Luskin Park

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced stable/stud hand to join our well-established team at Luskin Park.

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.

An attractive salary package is on offer for the successful applicant with favourable working hours. On-farm accommodation is also available.

As a member of the Luskin Park team, you’ll get the chance to develop your horse husbandry skills and knowledge of racing, pre-training and spelling.

Job Responsibilities

Daily tasks include but are not limited to:

- Feed runs and paddock checks.
- Assisting the pre-training team with saddling and hosing down.
- Putting horses on and off the walker.
- Administering medications, temperature checks and bandaging.
- General stable duties such as picking up paddocks, mucking stables, cleaning tack etc.

Job Requirements

Previous experience in a racing stable or pre-training facility is favourable. Alternatively, experience in a performance horse yard or on a stud farm will also be strongly considered.

Applicants must be confident handling horses on the ground and have excellent attention to detail.

Must have a positive attitude, be conscientious and be a team player.

Applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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ABOUT Luskin Park

Luskin Park is a boutique breeding, spelling and pre-training facility owned and operated by multiple Group One-winning trainer Matthew Smith and his wife Melissa. The property complements the busy Warwick Farm racing stable and provides the highest level of care and conditioning for horses when they are not in full work. The facilities include a deep sand track, dressage arena, walker and a treadmill, also making it the perfect place for injury rehabilitation and freshen-ups. Luskin Park is also home to a small broodmare band.

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