Horse Trainer

Annabel Neasham Racing- Published
- December 13, 2024
- Expires
- January 17, 2025
- Location
- Sydney
- Category
- Stable Staff & Track Riders
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Country
- Australia
- State
- Other

**Description**:
**Horse Trainer / 2nd Foreperson**

Annabel Neasham Racing is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team. Positions are **full-time** and available at Warwick Farm, Rosehill & Scone NSW, Pakenham VIC and Eagle Farm QLD.
- Horse Trainer/Forepersons (senior and 2nd Forepersons) - able to educate our young horses on the ground, plus responsibility for a team and barn or horses.
- Young Horse Trainer/Rider - able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs).
- Young Horse Trainer/Rider - able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs)

The salary will be above award - in the range of **$70,000 to $90,000** per annum depending upon the level of responsibility.

**Essential Skills**:
All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years equivalent full time professional experience in the role, or 2 years equivalent full-time experience and a relevant qualification.

In addition, the following will be required:

- Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing
- Proven ability to train and educate horses
- Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information and/or instruction
- Ability to work in a team and independently (or proven management experience if the position is for a foreperson role)
- 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

**Desirable Skills**:

- A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification