JOBS

Starting at the end of July 2025 and reporting to the Stud Manager, you will play an important role in our foaling unit. This is a great opportunity to work with a large team of experienced and passionate horse people included but not limited to managerial staff, veterinarians, senior foaling attendants and veterinary nurses.

Horse Trainer – Full-Time

Matt Laurie Racing is currently seeking full-time, highly experienced, and capable staff to join our stable at Moorooduc VIC 3933.

Positions available are:
 ·         Horse Trainer/Senior Foreperson 
o    Applicants for the position should be able educate young horses and supervise all associated activities in the horse training regime, including veterinary care, vet liaison, transport of horses and activities with support services, such as the farriers and dentists; Supervise staff and set rosters; Advise trainer on factors affecting horses and their education; Supervise horse feeding program to ensure optimum fitness and performance and ensuring supplies are ordered and maintained as well as ensure staff train horses in line with training plans

 ·         Horse Trainer/Rider
o    Able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs).   

The salary will be above award – in the range of $73,000 to $95,000 per annum plus super depending upon the level of skill as a foreperson/rider/educator.

Essential Skills:
All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years full time professional experience in the role, or 2 years full time experience and a relevant qualification.  
In addition, the following will be required:
·         Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing
·         Proven ability to train, ride and educate horses
·         Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information
·         Ability to work in a team and independently (or proven management experience if the position is for a foreperson role)
·         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

Desirable Qualification:
·         International experience
·         A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification

Please send a detailed CV outlining your horse training experience to admin@mattlaurieracing.com.au     

Widden Stud Australia located in the Hunter Valley, NSW and also in Riddells Creek, Victoria currently accepting applicants full-time for the role of Horse Trainer/Breeding and Horse Trainer/Yearlings.

The roles are full time, and the successful applicant will work with either stallions, broodmares, foals, young stock and/or yearlings. We are looking for a motivated, determined & experienced individual who has professional horse stud experience.

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 trends of the thoroughbred industry.

To apply, please forward your resume, qualifications & at least 2 written references to:
admin@widden.com

Australian residents and citizens as well overseas applicants with a visa are invited to apply. Consideration may be given to highly skilled applicants without a visa if no other suitable person applies.

Evergreen Stud is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team. Positions are full-time and available in Heatherbrae NSW.
• Horse Trainer/Rider
o able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs).
o able to ride and educate young stock.

• Horse Trainer/Foreperson
o able to educate our young horses on the ground.
o be responsible for a team and a barn or horses.
o manage and lead a team.
o assist the head trainer with all horses and training duties.
The salaries will be above award – in the range of $70,000 to $77,000 per annum depending upon the level of skill as a rider/educator or foreperson.

Essential Skills:
All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years full time professional experience in the role, or at least 2 years full time highly relevant experience and a relevant qualification.
In addition, the following will be required:
• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses
• Where appropriate ability to pre-train young horses
• Experience breaking and starting young horses is preferred
• Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information
• Ability to work in a team and independently (or proven management experience if the position is for a foreperson role)
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses
• Proven as reliable workers, with excellent horsemanship skills

Please send detailed resume listing your horse training experience and two written references to admin@evergreenstudfarm.com

Travis Doudle Racing is currently seeking full-time, highly experienced, and capable staff to join our
stable at Morphettville, South Australia.
ROLE: Horse Trainer/Rider – able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs).