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A Track Rider trains and exercises horses. You’ll perform a range of track work activities to get horses ready for racing or get them used to being ridden for a particular purpose. Track Riders may also help horses recover from injury or develop their fitness over distance. You might also address problem equine behaviours.
Track Riders should be highly skilled and able to adapt their abilities to suit a range of circumstances. You should be passionate about horses and be able to work with challenging horse behaviours. Track Riders must be able to follow instructions and work well in a team. You may have to work irregular hours when required.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Track Rider.
Possible job outcomes:
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.
Get started in the horse racing industry as a track work rider with the RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider). This nationally recognised qualification will help you develop the high-level riding skills you need to exercise thoroughbred racehorses at varying paces. The course also covers: racing industry ethics and integrity, personal health and fitness for working with horses, attending horses at race meetings and trials, handling horses in the stables, horse behaviour knowledge. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you..
In Australia, a full time Track Rider generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 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.
This industry has experienced a drop in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 2,900 people working as a Track Rider in Australia, compared to 3,100 five years ago. Track Riders may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Track Rider, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider). You’ll develop high level riding skills to exercise thoroughbred racehorses. This course covers a range of topics including racing industry ethics, personal health and fitness for working with horses, attending to horses at race meetings and handling horses in stables.
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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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