- OPPORTUNITY TO USE YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS WORKING WITH HORSES
- UNIQUE STATE OF THE ART HORSE BREEDING FARM AND FACILITIES
- MODERN ACCOMODATION AND GREAT STAFF FACILITIES
Silverdale currently have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Senior Horse Person to join their expanding team. Become a part of a growing and forward-thinking business who aspire to being an employer of choice in the industry.
Candidates must be motivated and passionate about working with horses. Previous experience working on stud farms is a must.
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The role:
- Provide general horse care as directed by Managers including feeding, mucking boxes/yards, grooming, treatments and routine daily checks
- Preparation of yearlings and weanlings for sales
- Assist farriers, veterinarians, chiropractors and dentists with routine care as well as treatments and procedures
- Experience in care of pre and post foaling mares as well as foaling down mares
- Handling, exercise and caring for horses of various ages
- General farm cleaning and tidying
Desirable Experience:
- Experience administering treatments IV, IM and oral
- Able to work within a team or autonomously
- A team player with a “can-do” attitude
- Focussed attention to detail and good communication skills
- MUST have experience in areas of broodmares and foal care, handling weanlings and yearlings and yearling sales preparation.
- Valid driver’s license, HR licence an advantage
Benefits:
- In return for your skills and commitment, you will be rewarded with a salary commensurate with your qualification, experience and skills level.
- Accommodation to suit applicant
- Incentives offered for further training and upskilling.
- Utilise our great staff facilities including accommodation, gym and rock-climbing wall
Silverdale Farm is a unique 260 acre broodmare farm located in the beautiful Southern Highlands region in NSW, southwest from Sydney near Bowral. Living and working in the Southern Highlands has many benefits such as excellent schools, top medical providers, supportive community and close to Sydney and Wollongong beaches, racetracks and extensive shopping and entertainment facilities.
Please send resume with a brief cover letter to *******@silverdalefarm.com.au
Visit our website on www.silverdalefarm.com.au