15 Bull Street, Warwick Farm, Warwick Farm SydneyMatthew C. Smith Racing is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our stable at Warwick Farm (Sydney). The position is full-time (38 hours) with early morning starts, and weekend work is required on a roster rotation.The applicant must be able to educate our young horses on the ground whilst managing a small team of horses and staff under the direction of the head foreperson. The salary for this position will be above award in the range of $73,150 per annum depending upon the level of skill.Essential Skills:Minimum of 3 years full-time professional experience in the role.Reliable worker with excellent horsemanship skills.Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing.Proven ability to train and educate young horses.A vocational level of English to communicate in the workplace and take instruction.Desirable Skills:Training horses to obey natural and artificial aids.Resolving horse problems such as shying, spooking, balking, and bolting.Schooling horses over jumps.Barrier and Jump Out education.Occasional strapping duties.Tacking up, bathing, and grooming duties.Checking stable for hazards while mucking out and performing box duties.Treating swelling and/or minor injuries.Maintaining horse condition/health and work records.Forming trackwork schedules and training programs.Qualification: A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification. Referees essential. Please forward your applications to admin@matthewsmithracing.com.au.Only registered members can apply for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Young Assistant Horse Trainer and Rider