Horse Jobs in Australia

Australia

• Working Pupil/Rider (Central Mangrove–Australia) Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:48:00
  We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to work and train with us at our NSW Central Coast property at Central Mangrove, approx 1 hour north of Sydney. We specialise in showjumping and dressage and can offer excellent accommodation and conditions. Own horse welcome – plenty of lessons and riding opportunities for the right person. Would suit someone who wants a successful career in the horse industry and is looking to develop their skills and experience. Salary: Negotiable
• Instructor / (Advancetown–Australia) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:10:00
  Looking for a self motivated person, with excellent communication skills,and customer service experience. Must be able to teach students from beginners -novice with some advance riding level, both group and private. Must be able to ride to intermediate/advance level, be able to help educate green young horses in all aspect of flat work. Must be be up on all lunging aspects. This person must have been teaching in a riding school/ private yard within the last 12 months. We are looking for a person that can lunge a rider within a lesson, and beable to manage group lessons of up to 6 riders, at one time while keeping all safe and the lesson productive and active. Also not be scared to get their hands dirty, doing boxes, cleaning yards, taking out trail rides. Salary: TBA
• Groom/Rider (Yarra Junction–Australia) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:53:00
  General stable and yard duties and assisting in riding Salary: neg
• Trackrider/Rider (Karnup-Western Australia-Australia) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:06:00
  Currently looking for a person who is a capable and confident rider of Race horses. Track licence an advantage. Stable duties included. Live-in considered. Salary: Negotiable
• Polo Groom /Rider (Scone–Australia) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:01:00
  Until Christmas, helping groom and train young polo ponies Salary: neg
• Dressage Groom/Rider (Narre Warren East–Australia) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:55:00
  We are looking for one or two people to help us manage and care for up to 30 horses. Duties will include feeding, rugging, turning out, grooming, bandaging, saddling up, hosing off. We are also looking for someone capable to ride the young horses and who enjoys riding them. There is also an opportunity to ride and compete a Friesian mare and help the head rider riding the stallions in pas de deux demonstrations. This job would suit someone who wants to further their knowledge in dressage and gain experience riding and handling stallions as well as take the opportunity to compete. As we also breed the stallions there is the chance to learn and help with the AI and foaling down. Salary: Neg
• Track Rider (Western Australia-Australia) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:02:00
  Position 1-
  Riding horses in all exercise at racetrack/bush and beach plus general stable duties..
  Position 2-
  General stable hand Salary: To be negotiated
• Exercise Rider (Kenilworth–Australia) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:30:00
  Employee will help in all aspects of care of the horses: feeding, grooming, general health care, assessing for injuries. We also have a breeding program that will involve weaning, gelding, etc. The main part of the job is focused on the riding and training of the endurance horses. 75% of the time will be spent in the saddle and employees will have the opportunity to attend competitions with the horses they train. There will also be some general land management incorporated in the job. Salary: varies with age and experience
• Nanny/Au Pair (Berwick–Australia) Thu, 6 Nov 2008 08:52:00
  Au pair postion for 5 month old child and to house sit 2 labrador dogs when owner overseas. Additional renumeration from exercising racehorses if required. Salary: A$ 250/week
• Track/Stable Hand (Capel-Western Australia-Australia) Wed, 5 Nov 2008 07:41:00
  small 6-8 horse stable, jobs consist of: riding track work, exercising horses, cleaning yards, feeding up Salary: Award
• Polo Groom (Williamstown-South Australia-Australia) Wed, 5 Nov 2008 05:25:00
  General stable management incl feeding, exercising and basic vet attention of 8 to 10 polo ponies on 1500 acre farm in the Barossa Valley of South Australia, 1 hours drive north of Adelaide. Must be competent rider, truck license an advantage. Live in with family in homestead or accomm in cottage. Salary: $550 p/w
• Rider And Head Groom (North Rothbury–Australia) Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:41:00
  The job involves caring and assisting with training race and dressage horses in a small boutique training yard in the Hunter Valley (approximately 7-8 racehorse and 2 dressage horses in work).
  Assistance with stable duties, grooming, riding and caring for the horses is involved, with approximately 6 work hrs per day (30 hrs per week - chance of more if interested in earning more money). Some trackwork is involved, so applicant must be a competent and confident rider who is willing to obtain their trackwork license (with our assistance if necessary).
  The manager is a young female trainer who is interested in exercise physiology and developing new training methods for horses. Some research being done on Equine HR during exercise, so applicants with inquisitive minds and enthusiasm would be essential.
  Plenty of opportunity to travel with 3 days off every second week (1 day off on alternate weeks). Live in the heart of NSW wine country - plenty to see and do and lots of equestrian activities in the area.
  Applicant has the opportunity to bring their own horse and train / compete in their chosen field. Salary: $300 plus bonuses/ full board, with car use
• Event Groom/Yard Manager (-Australia) Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:29:00
  we are looking to build our team of dedicated horse professionals in this high profile yard.searching for the best and most caring grooms with some competition experience a bonus.Duties will include feeding ,stables, preparing horses to work etc Salary: $400 gross plus accom up
• Groom Showjumping (Nambrok–Australia) Sun, 2 Nov 2008 08:37:00
  the person we are looking for needs to love horses be hardworking, flexible,tidy and enjoy travelling to new places and meeting new people. the duties include feeding, rugging, lunging, cleaning stables, cleaning tack, riding is availiable for someone with suitable riding skills Salary: to be discussed depends on ability &if own horse
• Rider / Yard Manager (Coramba-New South Wales-Australia) Sun, 2 Nov 2008 05:08:00
  Dressage and jump riding, exercising and lunging, stable work, feeding up, tacking up, handling mares/foals, competition opportunities available on our horses, retraining off the track for dressage and jumping. Salary: Negotiable
• Stablehand/Rider/Office (Coramba-New South Wales-Australia) Sun, 2 Nov 2008 05:00:00
  Stablehand/Rider/Instructor/Office Assistant
  This your dream job & even your parents will approve.

  This is an ideal opportunity for the right person to combine an equine industry position with a sought after and highly regarded office position.

  The Horse Job:
  Approx. 15-20 hours per week
  Ride for training & for fitness flatwork and jumping.
  Prefer ability to Novice Dressage level/ Introductory/Eventing/D Grade Showjumping.
  Prefer ability to school off the track horses but not essential
  Manage stables, farm work, general horse management.
  General farming experience an advantage
  Person will be required to live onsite unless reside <10 klms from job.
  Person will be required to work some weekends
  Study if required – support and assistance will be given

  Instructor:
  Facilities are ideal for a Level 1 Instructor – all weather arena, stables, etc.
  Full Cross Country course to Advanced level 6 klms away.
  Will consider business relationship in lieu of Office Job.

  The Office Job:
  Approx. 20-25 hours per week
  Secretarial and administrative position in a small but busy law firm.
  Traineeship may be considered.
  Good computer skills & proficient in MS Word
  Prefer some office experience (fax, copier, scanner etc.) but not essential.
  Study if required – support and assistance will be given

  Other:
  Drivers license essential
  Good health & fitness

  Wages are dependent on age and experience in accordance with State Awards. Accomodation/Full board/ fuel provided as part of wage.
  Agistment/stabling available for your own horse/s. Salary: Negotiable

• Polo Groom (Gherang–Australia) Sat, 1 Nov 2008 06:40:00
  Polo Groom required for summer season in Victoria to start immediately. Horses of all levels being trained and exercised. Riding experience essential, but polo experience though preferred not required. Accommodation provided and transport available. Salary: negotiable
• Polo Groom (Woodside-South Australia-Australia) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:44:00
  General day to day grooming under supervision as well as preparation on polo days. We provide a full livery service for a handful of low goal players.
  6 day week. Salary: AU$300
• Head Groom (-Australia) Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:50:00
  Tasks will involve feeding our horses plus agistiees, cleaning out stables, tacking up and hosing down horses, competition presentation, some riding depending on riding experience. Some general farm duties also will be required. Salary: to be negotiated
• Manager (North Ryde–Australia) Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:37:00
  Small Riding school needs instructor to do lessons from beginners to advanced riders. Must be good with children. Horses need to be maintained to be suitable to give lessons . General horse maintance like feeding and manure management is also expected. Horses are also trained to be onsold to ponyclub market. Salary: from $500 wk
• Dressage - Agistment Rider/Groom (-Australia) Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:02:00
  At present we have only 5 horses in work, two stables to clean, 5 yards. Tasks involve feeding agisted horses am/pm with 4wheel motorbike and trailer, many riding opportunities, more available depending on ability. A car is provided, meals, fuel, house. We need a person that loves horses and is easy going. Salary: neg
• Yearling Prep Grooms Required (South Australia-Australia) Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:44:00
  Yearling grooms are required at Mill Park, South Australia; one of Australia’s leading Thoroughbred yearling conditioners.

  The job entails preparing yearlings for the up-coming 2009 major sales in Australia, from January 2009 to April 2009.
  Must be fit, healthy, motivated and enjoy working in a team environment.

  This position requires a person with sound experience within the Thoroughbred industry. Must have the ability to capably handle young stock. The ability to work un-supervised, a person to be motivated, communicate well and have a sense of initiative. The salary package is highly attractive based on experience.

  To view more about the stud, visit our website:

  www.millparkstud.com.au Salary: Above award wage $600++/ week, experienced based

• Nanny, Housekeeper (Somersby–Australia) Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:31:00
  Nanny and Housekeeper required to assist, with 2 small children at five star Equestrian Showjumping yard. General household duties, baby sitting,cleaning and washing ironing, You can have access to one of our horses or bring your own, travel to shows, riding lessons available as part of package. Salary: Neg
• Stable Hand/Track Work Rider (Western Australia-Australia) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:58:00
  Seeking keen, hardworking person to join our friendly team. All general stable duties and strapping at races. Track work rider an advantage. Above Award wages. Salary: Depends on Exp.
• Polo Groom (Willaura–Australia) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:16:00
  The applicant will be required to excercise and care for polo ponies assisted by the polo professional who also works on the property. Work will include feeding, grooming and schooling ponies and traveling to tournaments on a weekly basis. Salary: Circa $400pw
• Polo Groom/Nanny (Wooroloo-Western Australia-Australia) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:11:00
  Groom required to exercise and care for 8 Polo ponies, 6 days a week includes grooming at matches on weekends, also occasional help with working and caring for 1 eventing horse and help with young twin children. Accommodation and car provided. Salary: negotiable
• Show Jumping Groom (Kureelpa–Australia) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:11:00
  Grooming for a show jumping rider.. Salary: 400 a week
• Polo Groom (Ballan–Australia) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:11:00
  riding, grooming, feeding, washing ,mucking out, other farm jobs if needed, saddling up etc all jobs that are expected of a polo groom Salary: 400 p/w in hand
• Working Pupil (Tamborine–Australia) Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:01:00
  Ever thought about improving your riding career by learning from others?

  Now Is your chance……..Kevin McNab who runs Kelecyn Equestrian Services is offering 2 working pupil places for 2009

  Your chance to work along side and learn from professionals and advance your riding career.

  Here is how it works…….

  You bring your horse and are based with us in Tamborine, Queensland.
  You get lessons on your own horse.
  The option to go to competitions.
  Unlimited use of fantastic facilities including, grass arena, dressage arena, jumping arena, horse swim and cross country course.

  The Deal……………..

  Working on the yard on a daily bases learning how to run and organise a competition environment, plan and develop exercise programmes for horses from Intro to 4 star.
  Be involved with the team and learn how to work together to get the best result for everyone.
  Accommodation is provided on sight.

  Apply for your position today with Kelecyn Equestrian Services and come and join in our fun friendly team!!

  Please include a little about yourself and what you have done and what you plan to do!
  We look forward to hearing from you. Salary: -

• Dressage Groom/Working Pupil (Arcadia Sydney–Australia) Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:08:00
  Looking for a full time stable/competition groom/working pupil to help care for up to 14 dressage horses at home and during competitions throughout Australia. Salary: Neg
• Working Pupil/Groom (Mangrove Mountain–Australia) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:18:00
  This position would suit an ambitious rider who is looking to “fast-track” their skills by living, working and breathing horses! For the successful applicant, lessons will be provided each week, along with on-going supervision and advice. The riding of other competition and schooling horses forms a part of the day’s tasks, so a person with established riding skill is therefore preferred, but not compulsory. Salary is a combination of lessons, cash, accommodation, feed and agistment for applicant’s horse, and travel to events. Suit upcoming dressage, eventing or showjumping rider, and is a fantastic opportunity to train full-time with an experienced, respected 4-star event rider/FEI dressage rider. Salary: $neg
• Stablehand And Or Rider (Warwick Farm–Australia) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:59:00
  Positions are available in both Sydney NSW and Flemington Victoria. General stable duties incl cleaning stables, walking and swimming horses, assisting with saddling for track work, race day duties. As a rider in charge of excersize of horses each morning. Salary: Neg
• Stable Hand (Seymour–Australia) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:49:00
  COME AND SPEND THE SUMMER IN AUSTRALIA!
  Leading Australian Racing Stable requires competent stable hands to work in modern training complex, with two of Austraila’s top trainers. Experience in the Racing Industry is not required but you must be willing to learn. Top wages to right person, accommodation available, rostered 40 hour 7 day week. Exciting, educational position, plenty of travel. Salary: $550 p w +
• Yearling Preparation Groom (Belhus-Western Australia-Australia) Thu, 9 Oct 2008 23:42:00
  Small boutique thoroughbred stud seeks experienced grooms for yearling preparation for approximately 25 yearlings. Sales preparation commences beginning of December 2008 until mid February 2009. The Stud is situated in the picturesce Swan Valley amongst vineyards and boutique breweries, 25 minutes from Perth City and major metropolitan beaches. Brand new purpose built facilities with two horse walkers. Accommodation provided on site. The Stud adjoined to a state of the art four vet Equine Hospital with full surgical, medicine and intensive care facilities along with a large reproduction facility. Salary: Pending on level of qualifications
• Polo Groom (Serpentine-Western Australia-Australia) Wed, 8 Oct 2008 01:28:00
  The job will require the care, exercise and preparation of a string of polo ponies. Weekend work essential. A truck license, while not essential, would be an advantage.
  Need to be available to start in December 08. Salary: Negotiable
• Track Riders And Ground Staff (Kensington–Australia) Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:32:00
  Experienced trackwork riders and ground staff required for leading Flemington stable. Accomodation available if required. Work with a dedicated, hardworking, young team at the private stables of Hobsons Lodge. Contact our office for a detailed job description. Salary: Above award wages for right applicant
• Rider/Groome (Victor Harbor-South Australia-Australia) Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:14:00
  The job involves all aspects of the racing industry, riding on the farm, beach and track. General grooming, feeding and some vet care. You would also be required to attend races, for which there would also be cash bonuses when horses win (anywhere from one to a few hundred). Board is available, the house is a ten minute drive from the farm, with great sea views right near the beach in victor harbor. Food and board would be worth well in excess of two hundred dollars and the house and view are great. Salary: $200+ in hand per wk, plus food and accomodation
• Instructor/Groom - Immediate Start (Perth-Western Australia-Australia) Thu, 2 Oct 2008 05:41:00
  Groom position including full care and riding/schooling of competition horses. Instructor/manager for riding school. Applicants must have teaching experience or at least high level horse knowledge. Keen reliable people need only apply. Salary: To Be Discussed
• Working Pupil/Groom (Clarkfield–Australia) Wed, 1 Oct 2008 21:15:00
  Working pupil position live in with one horse. More riding for competent rider also horse available for training. Job entails competition grooming, stable management, feeding, grooming and general care of the horses. Drivers license preferred Salary: 150-300
• Showjumping Groom, General Stud Duties (The Oaks–Australia) Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:09:00
  Experienced groom for a team of showjumpers. Youngsters through to grand prix horses. Travelling to shows frequently. Salary: depending on experience
• Stablehand/Trackwork Rider (Warwick Farm–Australia) Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:58:00
  Duties will include ,cleaning stables ,tacking up horses for trackwork,riding trackwork,grooming horses after trackwork,attending race meeting with horses.
  4am-10.30am,3pm-5pm
  average 5 1/2 day week Salary: POA
• Work Rider (-Australia) Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:58:00
  I am looking for an exercise rider with some experience. Maximum weight of 65 kilograms. Applicant needs to be able to ride fast work and young horses. Salary: Negotiable
• Stable Hand (Randwick–Australia) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:03:00
  We are looking for stable hand/groom to join our team preferably experienced in the racing industry. Salary: negotiable
• Competiton Showjumping Groom (Glossodia–Australia) Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:29:00
  Start at 6.00am with feed run. (1 person). Others start at 7.30 most days. 5 staff working with horses. 4 jumping staff, 1 dressage staff. Stables cleaned, horses tacked up and worked, hosed and put away. Clean gear, prepare for show if required. Salary: $350.00 per week
• Working Student - Showjumping (Glossodia–Australia) Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:29:00
  One person feed run 6.00am, other staff start at 7.30am. Stable duties, tacking up, hosing, show preparations. Salary: by negotiation
• Au Pair / Groom (Glossodia–Australia) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:29:00
  To help with young children. Mother rides and competes at olympic level dressage. Generally a 5 day per week job. Some days after school only. If mother away more help required. Salary: $350.00 per week
• Groom - Show (Advancetown–Australia) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:07:00
  Large show team requires a bright/motivated person, must be able to lunge, plait,pull manes and present for the show ring.Be Willing to travel with the show team.
  needs to be a hard worker,early starts,long days must be able to ride,help work horses Salary: tba
• Rider/Stable Hand (Perth/Cardup-Western Australia-Australia) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:31:00
  We are looking for an experienced reliable rider, bush work/stable hand. They will be required to be able to work unsurpervised at times. Position can be live-in (Neg, car and accommodation provided).

  Thanks. Salary: Negotiable

• Track Work Rider/ Stable Hand (Seymour–Australia) Tue, 9 Sep 2008 01:37:00
  COME AND SPEND THE SUMMER IN AUSTRALIA!!
  Leading Australian Racing Stable require competent, light weight (65kg and under preferred) Rider to work in modern training complex, with two of Australias top trainers. Track work experiance is not required but you must be a competant rider willing to learn.
  Must be willing to perform other stable duties, feeding, mucking, swimming horses ect, with ground staff. Top wages paid to right person, accomodation available, rostered 40hr 7day week. Exciting, educational position with plenty of travel. Salary: $550 +
• Competition Groom/ Stud Groom (Calga–Australia) Sun, 7 Sep 2008 23:47:00
  eventing/general groom. must be able to work alone and be enthusiastic. be able to present horses to a high level at competitions. experiance with young horses, stallions etc prefferable. general horse duties as well as farm maintenance. Salary: accomodation, meals and $
• Groom- Eventing (Calga–Australia) Thu, 4 Sep 2008 23:52:00
  Jobs include feeding, rugging, saddling up, cleaning gear, handling foals/mares, competitions all over Australia, international events, general duties on property, high level of turn out at comps, good work ethics, positive and comitted to excellence Salary: To be negotiated pending
• Harness Racing Stable And Stud (-Australia) Thu, 4 Sep 2008 07:37:00
  all aspects of breeding and racing harness horses Salary: neg.
• Showjumping Groom (Beaudesert–Australia) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:41:00
  This job is a 51/2 day week. Riding and grooming. General Stable duties Salary: $400.00