Foaling Attendant & Follow on Stud/Stable Hand

An exciting opportunity exists for a capable and enthusiastic horse person to join our team for the upcoming breeding season, with the potential for ongoing long term employment in yearling preparation and stud operations.

Located in the beautiful South West Slopes of NSW, our family owned thoroughbred breeding, cattle and farming enterprise spans approximately 6,000 acres of productive rolling country between Young, Harden and Boorowa.

This role would particularly suit an experienced young horse person looking to gain valuable breeding and foaling experience while living and working on a progressive thoroughbred farm.

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable individual who is very experienced with horses and keen to further develop their skills within a professional and supportive breeding operation.

The Role

Initially, the successful applicant will join our foaling team, assisting with:
Monitoring mares during foaling season;
Assisting with foalings and neonatal care;
Handling mares and foals;
Stable and barn duties;
Record keeping and general stud duties;
Working alongside experienced staff and owners.

Previous foaling experience is not essential, as training and support will be provided however many years of horse handling skills is necessary.
Applicants must be confident handling horses independently and have a solid understanding of horse behaviour and safe horse husbandry practices.

Long Term Opportunity – This role offers the opportunity to remain with the business after the breeding season. For the right applicant, ongoing employment may include:
Weanling and yearling care
Yearling sale preparation
Daily handling, grooming and education of young stock
Feeding and barn duties
Assisting with veterinary and farrier procedures
General stud duties

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within the thoroughbred industry and gain hands on experience preparing quality young horses for major yearling sales.

What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Extensive horse handling experience
Excellent horse husbandry skills
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Honest, reliable and willing to learn
Current driver’s licence
Commit fully without holidays to the end of the foaling season (end of November 2026)

Highly Regarded:
Thoroughbred stud experience
Foaling experience
Experience handling mares, foals, weanlings or yearlings
Tractor or machinery experience
General farm experience

Comfortable on farm accommodation is available, including private accommodation with modern amenities and Wi-Fi. Accommodation is best suited to a single occupant looking to immerse themselves in farm life and become part of a close knit team.

Why Join Us?
Work with quality thoroughbred bloodstock
Gain valuable foaling and breeding experience
Learn yearling preparation from an experienced team
Diverse and hands on role with genuine responsibility
Beautiful rural location
Supportive family owned business
Long term career opportunity for the right person

Start Date: 27 July 2026

To apply, please send your resume together with a summary of your horse handling experience and any relevant industry references.
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