Horse Trainer Polo

Gardenvale Polo, situated in Regional NSW (Frogmore & Ellerston) is seeking an experienced full-time Horse Trainer/Polo Manager.

The purpose of this role: To meet all aspects of the Australian Polo operation requirements of Finemore Pastoral and associated entity Gardenvale Polo and to support the international horse training, breeding and selection program.

Essential Criteria

• Monitoring horse health and soundness, reporting any issues to management
• Breaking in and educating horses for their polo careers, including
a. Training horses to be ridden for the first time and subsequent times
b. Training horses to be ridden, including playing in practice chukkas and to stick and ball
c. Providing pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
d. Foal watching & foaling down mares
e. Handling foals and administering medication both orally & intramuscularly as required
f. Monitoring mare ovulation & pregnancy
g. Training and handling young horses to be ridden for the first time and subsequenttimes
h. Training the horses on the property, including young recently broken horses, by educating horses on the flat & stick & balling
i. Schooling horses in chukkas and tournaments
j. Training younge horses to be accustomed to equipment
k. Re-educating young horses resolve problems such as biting, kicking & bolting
• Assisting with all aspects of veterinary work from handling horses for the vet treating minor ailments to administering medications and pre-breeding work
• Extensive experience with all aspects of Polo operations

An appropriate salary of between $74,000 and $77,000 will be offered.

Please send cover letter and resume to Natasha Field at Finemore Pastoral – email: natasha.field@rft.net.au