Horse Trainer/Breeding – Full-time
Torryburn Stud | full-time | Between $75,000 and $77,000
Hunter, NSW
6 days ago
Job Description
Horse Trainer/Breeding –
Duties will include:
• Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
• Educating and preparing young stock for sale
• Early education of foals and weanlings
• Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
• Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
Job Requirements
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of industry best practice, with either international experience or a thorough understanding of the global bloodstock trends of the thoroughbred industry. Suitable Applicant will have the following:
Essential Criteria
• A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification, or in the absence of a qualification a minimum of three years’ professional full-time experience educating and training horses
• A minimum of two years’ equivalent full-time experience handling and working with and educating thoroughbred horses
• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbreds, including stallions, sales or breeding
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses
• Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction; provide information and advice to others and prepare basic reports
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses
This is a full-time position, and the suitable applicant will need to commit to a minimum of two-years employment.
For overseas applicants, please note, a valid visa will be required to commence work.
A salary package (including accommodation on farm) of between $75,000 and $77,000 per annum will apply to the above position.
Please provide a detailed CV with the names and number of two phone referees. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
Please send all applications to recruitment@cornishgroup.com.au
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Essential Criteria
• A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification, or in the absence of a qualification a minimum of three years’ professional full-time experience educating and training horses
• A minimum of two years’ equivalent full-time experience handling and working with and educating thoroughbred horses
• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbreds, including stallions, sales or breeding
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses
• Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction; provide information and advice to others and prepare basic reports
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses
This is a full-time position, and the suitable applicant will need to commit to a minimum of two-years employment.
For overseas applicants, please note, a valid visa will be required to commence work.
A salary package (including accommodation on farm) of between $75,000 and $77,000 per annum will apply to the above position.
Please provide a detailed CV with the names and number of two phone referees. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
Please send all applications to recruitment@cornishgroup.com.au
