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The thoroughbred horse racing industry provides a diverse range of career opportunities for people who are passionate about horses. Below you will find a variety of roles that range from working closely with the horses, to providing administration support to the industry.
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Barrier Attendant
A horse handler and part of the race day barrier team.
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Bloodstock Agent
A bloodstock agent specialises in the buying and selling of racehorses, broodmares and stallions.
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Clerk of Course
The clerk of the course monitors and assists horses getting to the barriers and assists during emergency situations.
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Clerk of Scales
The clerk of scales oversees the pre-race weighing out and weighing in of jockeys.
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Equine Nurse
An equine nurse plays a role in all aspects of equine veterinary care including medicine, surgery, intensive care, breeding and anaesthesia.
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Equine Dentist
An equine dentist performs routine dental examinations and corrects and maintains the proper and efficient dental working of an equine mouth.
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Farrier
A farrier is responsible for the care and maintenance of horse’s hooves and the shoeing of them.
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Foreperson
A foreperson is a senior stablehand who looks after the daily organisation of the stable and takes instructions from the trainer to ensure the smooth running of the stable.
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Form Analyst
A form analyst studies the form of each race and provides an expert opinion on where a horse should sit in the run.
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Handicapper
A handicapper is responsible for setting the weight horses carry in a race.
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Horse Breaker
A horse breaker educates young horses and prepares them for their career in thoroughbred racing.
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Jockey
A jockey is a professional sports person licensed by thoroughbred racing jurisdictions. A jockey lives, eats and trains as a professional athlete.
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Jockey Manager
A jockey manager works as a booking agent, securing the best rides for their client as well as providing them with advice on form and tactics for their corresponding rides.
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Judge
A judge on race day determines official placings in a race.
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Pre-Trainer
A pre-trainer is responsible for conditioning and preparing horses for racing after they have been spelling.
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Marketing & Social Media
The marketing and social media team are in charge of promoting upcoming racedays, providing live raceday updates and promoting the sport of racing.
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Racecourse Manager
A racecourse manager is responsible for the management of the race track to make sure it provides a safe and fair surface for racing.
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Race Day Veterinarian
A qualified veterinarian with a sound understanding of the racing industry and specialised equine training.
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Race Programmer
A race programmer develops all race programming, analyses statistics relating to race programs.v
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Race Caller
Employed by television and radio stations, a race caller calls the race and race trials.
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Racing Administrator
A number of administrative roles exist that support the operation of racing clubs and the racing industry.
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Stablehand / Strapper
The tasks of a stablehand involve handling horses, preparing them for their daily routine, attending to stable duties such as feeding and walking horses as well as assisting the horses on race day.
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Starter
The starter ensures that races are run efficiently, on time and safely.
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Steward
A steward oversees all aspects of horse racing and wagering to ensure that the rules of racing are adhered to.
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Stud Hand Stud Groom
Stud hand positions are usually the beginning of a career in the horse breeding industry.
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Track Work & Facilities Supervisor
A track work supervisor monitors horse training operations and ensures that all personnel on the track are licensed and that OHS procedures are adhered to.
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Trainer
A racehorse trainer is responsible for the care, maintenance and racing performance of racehorses.
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Track Maintenance Trainees and Staff
A role in track maintenance involves maintaining the upkeep of the race track, grounds and facilities at a racecourse.
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Track Rider
A track rider rides trackwork for a range of trainers to exercise them and provide feedback on their health and progress to trainers.
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