Horse Trainer/breeding

**Horse Trainer**

Catalina Stud Pty Ltd located in Hawkesbury NSW is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team on a **full-time** basis.

Positions available include:
**Horse Trainer/Breeding - Night Foaling & Foaling Manager**

Duties will include:

- Training broodmares and young stock
- Monitoring and handling of mares imminently in foal
- Foaling, including pre
- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
- Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
- Early education of foals and young stock
- Educating and preparing weanlings and yearlings for sale
- Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses and staff supervision where required
- Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals

The salary will be above award - in the range of **$65,000 to $95,000** per annum depending upon the level of skill.

**Essential Criteria**

**a. **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

**b. **A minimum of two years’ experience handling and working with and educating thoroughbred horses

**c. **Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbreds, including foaling, sales and breeding

**d. **Proven ability to train and educate young horses

**e. **Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction; provide information and advice to others and prepare basic reports

**f. **Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses

**g. **For the management positions the suitable applicant will require evidence of managing a team and breeding operation

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person