Horse Trainer Manager

Yandoo Equestrian Services is seeking an experienced and passionate Horse Trainer Manager to join our professional equestrian team. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with extensive horse knowledge, strong stable management experience, and the ability to oversee both horse care and staff operations in a busy performance stable environment.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in managing the daily operations of the stable, maintaining horse health and welfare, coordinating staff, and training horses across multiple disciplines including Hunter, Equitation, and Showjumping.

Manage the day-to-day operations of the stable
Supervise and support stable staff
Manage Rostering
Assist with hiring and training of employees
Develop and enforce feeding, cleaning, and exercise schedules
Monitor horse health and coordinate veterinary and farrier visits
Administer prescribed medications and treatments
Manage feed, supplements, equipment, and inventory
Ensure stables, yards, and equipment are maintained to a high standard
Prepare horses, gear, and supplies for competitions and shows
Train horses according to individual programs and disciplines
Work closely with competition riders on horse development
Maintain accurate horse records and care documentation
Safely handle and manage stallions in both training and stable environments
Ride and school horses with a high standard of flatwork

Extensive horse handling and training experience
Demonstrated experience handling stallions is essential
High-level flatwork riding skills
Grooming experience at FEI 3★ level or above preferred
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Excellent understanding of horse health, nutrition, and stable management
Experience managing staff within a stable environment
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced setting
High attention to detail and strong communication skills
A proactive and adaptable attitude
A current HR licence or articulated vehicle licence is essential, experience transporting horses on interstate trips or equivalent.;