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Yearling Preparation Staff

Widden Stud | Yearling Preparation Staff,

Hunter, NSW
Date posted: 31/07/26
Job Type: full-time
Categories: Breeding, Yearling Sales
Spend your Summer in the Widden Valley! We are seeking passionate, motivated and hardworking team members to form part our elite yearling preparation crew from the 12th of October for the 2026/27 Season. What we can offer: The perfect opportunity to gain valuable horse experience & learn about the industry, while at the same time providing a fun and rewarding thoroughbred experience in the most spectacular surroundings. On farm shared furnished accommodation, Working with an exciting young team that is passionate in helping develop skills of newcomers to the farm, Opportunity to attend 2027 major yearling sales across Australia, Competitive salary. Daily duties may include, but are not limited to:
Cleaning boxes
Day to day exercising of yearlings (Lunging, handwalking etc)
Assisting the Farrier/ Vet
Grooming
Feeding yearlings
Assisting with Sale photos and videos Good, motivated work ethic and a positive, fun outlook.
Someone who will immerse themselves into the team culture on the farm.
Previous horse experience is preferred but not essential.
Must be able to start on the 12th October 2026. show more
Spend your Summer in the Widden Valley! We are seeking passionate, motivated and hardworking team members to form part our elite yearling preparation crew from the 12th of October for the 2026/27 Season. What we can offer: The perfect opportunity to gain valuable horse experience & learn about the industry, while at the same time providing a fun and rewarding thoroughbred experience in the most spectacular surroundings. On farm shared furnished accommodation, Working with an exciting young team that is passionate in helping develop skills of newcomers to the farm, Opportunity to attend 2027 major yearling sales across Australia, Competitive salary. Daily duties may include, but are not limited to:
Cleaning boxes
Day to day exercising of yearlings (Lunging, handwalking etc)
Assisting the Farrier/ Vet
Grooming
Feeding yearlings
Assisting with Sale photos and videos Good, motivated work ethic and a positive, fun outlook.
Someone who will immerse themselves into the team culture on the farm.
Previous horse experience is preferred but not essential.
Must be able to start on the 12th October 2026. show less
Foaling Watch & Attendant (Shift Times Included) Start Now

Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm | Foaling Watch & Attendant (Shift Times Included) Start Now,

NSW, Riverina Murray
Date posted: 05/08/26
Job Type: full-time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories: Breeding, Night Watch
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 of productive rolling country between Young, Harden and Boorowa. This role would particularly suit an experienced young horse person looking to build on valuable breeding and foaling experience while living and working on a large thoroughbred farm. We are seeking a hardworking and reliable individual who is very experienced with horses and keen to expand their skills within a professional and supportive breeding operation. The Role: The successful applicant will join our rotating 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 within a busy team roster. FOAL WATCH SHIFT TIMES: Tuesday 4pm – 10pm Wednesday 4pm – 10pm Thursday 4pm – 10pm Friday 4pm – 10pm Saturday 9pm – 6am (one hour break) Sunday 10pm – 7am (one hour break) Monday (Night Off) 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: Yearling sale preparation Daily handling, grooming and education of young stock Feeding and barn duties Paddock feed runs, medications and treatments Assisting with veterinary and farrier procedures General stud duties What We're Looking For Essential: Extensive horse handling experience, especially with broodmares and foals Excellent horse husbandry skills Strong work ethic and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Honest, mature, reliable and willing to learn Current driver's licence Commit fully without holidays to the end of the foaling season (minimum to end of November 2026) Comfortable on farm accommodation is available, including private accommodation with modern amenities and Wi-Fi. Accommodation is best suited to a single occupant. To apply, please send your resume together with a summary of your horse handling experience and any relevant industry references. More information: http://www.bownessstud.com.au http://www.facebook.com/bownessstud https://www.instagram.com/bownessstud/ Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbMTrPgHObM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8eUdJY0tks&list=PLvLQsmiikc26qutT7qphpROsDD-nks2cg&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mogLqRMtEw show more
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 of productive rolling country between Young, Harden and Boorowa. This role would particularly suit an experienced young horse person looking to build on valuable breeding and foaling experience while living and working on a large thoroughbred farm. We are seeking a hardworking and reliable individual who is very experienced with horses and keen to expand their skills within a professional and supportive breeding operation. The Role: The successful applicant will join our rotating 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 within a busy team roster. FOAL WATCH SHIFT TIMES: Tuesday 4pm – 10pm Wednesday 4pm – 10pm Thursday 4pm – 10pm Friday 4pm – 10pm Saturday 9pm – 6am (one hour break) Sunday 10pm – 7am (one hour break) Monday (Night Off) 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: Yearling sale preparation Daily handling, grooming and education of young stock Feeding and barn duties Paddock feed runs, medications and treatments Assisting with veterinary and farrier procedures General stud duties What We're Looking For Essential: Extensive horse handling experience, especially with broodmares and foals Excellent horse husbandry skills Strong work ethic and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Honest, mature, reliable and willing to learn Current driver's licence Commit fully without holidays to the end of the foaling season (minimum to end of November 2026) Comfortable on farm accommodation is available, including private accommodation with modern amenities and Wi-Fi. Accommodation is best suited to a single occupant. To apply, please send your resume together with a summary of your horse handling experience and any relevant industry references. More information: http://www.bownessstud.com.au http://www.facebook.com/bownessstud https://www.instagram.com/bownessstud/ Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbMTrPgHObM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8eUdJY0tks&list=PLvLQsmiikc26qutT7qphpROsDD-nks2cg&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mogLqRMtEw show less
Horse Trainer/Breeding-Foreperson

Arrowfield Stud | Horse Trainer/Breeding-Foreperson,

Hunter, NSW
Date posted: 05/08/26
Job Type: full-time
Salary: $75,000 - $82,000
Categories: Breeding, Stud Hand
Arrowfield Stud and Training Centre are currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team for the role of role Horse Trainer/Breeding-Foreperson. Position is full-time and available in Scone NSW. 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 Please send detailed resume listing your horse training experience and two written references to Jess.Hood@arrowfield.com.au Horse Trainer/Breeding Foreperson – Duties will include:
• Training and educating young stock and yearlings
• Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
• Preparing and educate young stock for sale and attending sales where required
• Manage people and performance under direction of the Manager
• Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
• Monitoring and handling of mares imminently in foal
• Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
• Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination and administering medical treatment to foals
• Undertake early education and training of foals
• Ensure a safe workplace
• Assist Veterinarians in attending to medical and health needs of horses as required
• Assist Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
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 young stock and yearling 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
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Arrowfield Stud and Training Centre are currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team for the role of role Horse Trainer/Breeding-Foreperson. Position is full-time and available in Scone NSW. 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 Please send detailed resume listing your horse training experience and two written references to Jess.Hood@arrowfield.com.au Horse Trainer/Breeding Foreperson – Duties will include:
• Training and educating young stock and yearlings
• Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
• Preparing and educate young stock for sale and attending sales where required
• Manage people and performance under direction of the Manager
• Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
• Monitoring and handling of mares imminently in foal
• Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
• Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination and administering medical treatment to foals
• Undertake early education and training of foals
• Ensure a safe workplace
• Assist Veterinarians in attending to medical and health needs of horses as required
• Assist Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
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 young stock and yearling 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
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