Horse Trainer

TRUXFORD S.A trading as Coolmore Australia (Stud), located in the Hunter Valley of NSW, is seeking applications for the following full-time position:

Horse Trainer/Breeding – Duties will include:

Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
Preparing young stock for sale
Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
Assisting Veterinarians in attending to medical and health needs of horses as required

Horse Trainer/Area Manager – Duties will include:

Manage equine biosecurity and infection control
Manage people performance
Ensure a safe workplace
Plan and implement an enterprise horse training and breeding strategy
Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares

Horse Trainer/Stallion Manager – Duties will include:

Overseeing daily care and supervision of stallions
Handling and training stallions in the breeding shed
Handling and training stallions for parades and other stud promotion
Assisting Veterinarians in attending to medical and health needs of stallions as required

Essential Criteria – for Horse Trainer

A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification, or in the absence of a qualification a minimum of three years professional experience educating and training horses
A minimum of two years’ experience handling and working with and educating thoroughbred horses
Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbreds, including stallions, 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
For the management positions the suitable applicant will require extensive evidence of managing a team and breeding operation

The salary for all positions will be above award and based on your skills and experience in the range of $70,000 to above $100,000, including guaranteed accommodation.

Please e-mail a cover letter and detailed CV plus two referees’ name and contact numbers via email to recruit@coolmore.com.au

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