Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)

Vocational Education and Training

Become a professional stable hand with the RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand). This nationally recognised certificate qualifies you for roles in either harness racing or thoroughbred horse racing. The course is hands-on and you will learn how to handle racehorses in the stables and at trackwork. The course also covers: following instructions from the trainer, overseeing the safe transporting of horses, identifying issues with a horse’s fitness and race suitability, equine first aid, and much more.

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