AddressSwettenham Stud is a leading and renowned thoroughbred stud located at Nagambie Victoria and is dedicated to the breeding, rearing and development of thoroughbreds. Swettenham Stud has two positions for employment as a Foaling Unit Night Watch &Stud Hand who will be a crucial team members as we head into the 2024 breeding season. NO YEARLING PREP required, accommodation can be provided.
1.The position for Foaling Unit Night Watch will include the following duties but not limited to: Monitoring mares throughout the night and assisting with neo-natal care as required
- Assist foaling mares
- Assisting the mare and foal post foaling
- Foal nursing
- Ability to liaise with Senior Management
- Work well under pressure
- Competent with Foaling procedures
- Working a 5 nights per fortnight roster
- Maintain a clean and tidy workplace
- Maintain paperwork as per stud procedures
The successful candidate will be responsible for the foaling down of a large number of broodmares during the season with on farm support. We are seeking the person to start late July for the duration of the foaling season. Opportunity may be available for the right candidate after foaling season.
2.The position for Stud Hand will include the following duties but not limited to:
- Reporting of any injuries or illness to Stud Manager
- Ability to liaise with Senior Management on a daily basis
- Day to day preparation and dispersing of feed regimes to horses
- Handling and grooming of young stock and mares
- Assisting with management of horses whilst attended by veterinarians & farriers
- Perform drenching, vaccinations and veterinary treatments as instructed
- Cleaning and mucking out of horse stables/yards
- Rotating Roster
- Other duties as required
An attractive salary and accommodation will be offered to the right candidate. All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Please send your CV to ******@swettenham.com.au
