Lindsay Park Racing is looking for an experienced and highly motivated person to join our Pakenham stable on a full-time basis as a Foreperson. Salary will be negotiable dependent on experience. A high-quality accommodation option is available if needed. The right person will be skilled and experienced in managing a team of horses and staff. You will be able to take direction from, and work closely with, our Assistant Trainer and Head Trainers. We are looking for a committed team member who has extensive horse experience, is a natural leader and leads by example.
Tasks include:
- Managing the day-to-day running of a barn of horses in training
- Management and coordination of stable staff, including timesheet management and rostering
- Taking horse temperatures, treatment administration and being able to teach staff how to do so
- Consulting with stable vets, farriers and chiros to manage health and wellbeing of horses
- Maintaining horse records in line with the rules of racing
- Representing the stable at jump-outs, barrier trials and race days as required
- Preparing horses for trackwork
Qualifications:
- You will need a minimum of 3 years full time experience as a foreperson, or 2 years full time experience and a relevant qualification such as Certificates in Stablehand and Equine Industry.
- Effective communication and team building skills
- Proven experience in managing and leading a stable barn and team
- Demonstrated experience and confidence in handling and educating horses
- Race day experience representing a stable and talking to media
- Knowledge and understanding of the rules of racing
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to employment@lindsaypark.com.au We look forward to hearing from you. Applications close 5pm Sunday 8th September 2024.