Horse Trainer/Breeding

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

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.

Horse Trainer/Breeding

Duties will include:

Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
Early education of young stock
Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy

Horse Trainer/Breeding - Yearlings

Duties will include:

Training and preparing horses for major sales
Educating horses to be groomed and accept bridle, head collar, rug etc.
Teaching horses to walk, stand and parade correctly
Parade and caring for horses at sales
Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
Re-educating horses to resolve problems such as biting and kicking

Horse Trainer/Breeding - Stallions

Duties will include:

Educating stallions in breeding shed routine
Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of the stallions
Re-educate stallions to resolve bad habits such as biting and kicking or inappropriate behaviour with mares
Assisting with all daily duties required in the stallion barn including exercising and lunging.
Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses

The salary will be above award – in the range of $65,000 to $75,000 per annum depending upon the skill set and level of responsibility.

Accommodation may be offered on the farm.

Essential Skills:

All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years full time professional experience in the role or a relevant qualification and at least 2 years full time professional experience in the role.

In addition, the following will be required:

Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred breeding
Proven ability to train and educate young horses
Proven as reliable workers, with excellent horsemanship skills
Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment

To apply, please forward your resume, qualifications & at least 2 written references to:

Jean@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.

Widden Stud Australia

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