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SalaryYarraman Park located at Scone in the Hunter Valley is seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team on a full-time basis. Positions available include: Horse Trainer/ Breeding – 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
- Training and preparing horses for major sales
- Educating horses to be groomed and accept bridle, head collar, rug etc.
- Teaching horses to walk, stand and parade correctly
- Parade and caring for horses at sales
- Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
- Re-educating horses to resolve problems such as biting and kicking
- 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 foaling, sales and 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
- 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 evidence of managing a team and breeding operation
