Career
Stablehand
Racing Industry
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$850
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
32,900
Growth
Moderate growth
Overview
Stablehands assist with maintaining and cleaning stables and handling horses.
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- brush and groom feed handle and exercise horses and lead them to their stables
- check horses for lameness common injuries ailments and infections
- give first aid medication or other treatment to horses
- clean and maintain stables and training equipment
- accompany horses to registered race meetings gymkhanas (horseriding events) and equestrian events
- exercise horses during track work or equestrian activities
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)
- Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)
Industry
Racing Industry
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