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A Horse Trainer gets horses ready for racing or competitions. You might exercise horses to develop their fitness or train them to follow behavioural commands. Horse Trainers might follow a rehabilitation program if horses are recovering from injury or help them to overcome other obstacles during their training.
Horse Trainers should have excellent horse handling skills and be able to adapt their skills to meet the needs of individual horses and owners. You should have a strong knowledge of equine and racing industries and be able to work as part of a team. Horse Trainers may have to work irregular hours when required.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Horse Trainer.
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Get a job caring for horses with the ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care. This nationally recognised certificate qualifies you for a number of roles including farm hand, horse groom, stud hand, and stablehand. Competencies include: handling horses safely, loading and unloading horses, preparing horses for an event, maintaining the health of horses, first aid and emergency care for horses, equine workplace essentials, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, equine career outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this course..
Average duration: 12 months.
Become a professional horse trainer working in the Australian racing industry with the RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer). This nationally recognised qualification builds on your existing skills and experience, and teaches you how to supervise the handling of horses, manage horse welfare, and run a horse training business. The course also covers: selecting horses for different riders and handlers, applying knowledge of horse behaviour, managing equine biosecurity and infection controls, business administration and marketing skills. The course has scope to specialise in either horse racing or pacing. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and enrolment centres near you..
In Australia, a full time Horse Trainer generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has decreased in recent years. There are currently 2,900 people working as a Horse Trainer in Australia, compared to 3,100 five years ago. Horse Trainers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) is an excellent qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Horse Trainer. This course will give you the skills to supervise the handling of horses, manage horse welfare and run a horse training business. You’ll learn to select horses for different riders, apply your knowledge of horse behaviour and manage equine biosecurity and infection controls.
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Here are some potential career pathways within equine. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Equine
Horse Breeding Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Stable Hand
Trainee Farrier
Farrier
$1,250 weekly pay
Horse Riding Instructor
$1,150 weekly pay
Horse Trainer
$1,050 weekly pay
Jockey
$1,500 weekly pay
Racing Cadet Steward
Stable Manager
Track Rider
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