Working in a Racing Training Stable

Racing and breeding are amongst the most labour intensive of all Australian industries and provide jobs in a diverse range of callings. There is work available in racing training stables both in metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria.  

Some of the jobs in a racing training stable include: 

·         Stable Hand (or Strapper)
·         Track Rider
·         Stable Foreman
·         Assistant Foreman
·         Stable Manager
·         Thoroughbred Trainer
·         Farrier
·         Equine Dentist
·         Jockey 

To work in a racing training stable and with race horses you really need to have a love for horses, and for early morning starts. Most stables will begin work at 4.00am, avoiding the heat of the day.  These early morning starts allow stable hands and track riders the opportunity to have another job or to do further study during the day. 

Stable Hands

Duties include grooming, feeding and attending the races with the horse, ensuring the horse is calm and well looked after.  Some Stable Hands also ride track work.

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