Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd
Horse Breaker/Trainer
Gawler, 5118, South Australia
Sport & Recreation / Coaching & Instruction
Full time
Posted 26/06/2025
Closed 26/07/2025
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an enthusiastic horse trainer with the right skill set and experience to join our team.
- Training (educating) horses on the ground to be handled in all situations including for the vet and farrier.
- Training (educating) and riding thoroughbred horses to become accustomed to being ridden at the track, both slow and fast work.
- Loading/unloading horses from trucks and horse walkers.
- Discussing with the head trainer each horse's performance and any concerns with the fitness or training of the horse after each ride.
- Liaising with owners/trainers/transporters.
- Grooming and presentation of horses
- Preparing dietary requirements of horses.
- Maintaining records of veterinary treatment to recent wounds and on-going rehabilitation of more severe injuries.
About Company
NAME OF THE COMPANY: Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltdknown asABR (ACN: 617 130 140).
COMPANY’S BACKGROUND: ABR is a South Australian-based international training and ownership operation dealing in Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds. Aaron Bain oversees one of SA’s leading harness racing stables as well as newly developed gallops team in his hometown of Gawler.
The primary objective of ABR, which races standardbreds in every state of Australia and New Zealand, is to attract as many people as possible to ownership and to give them the racing experience.
ABR prides themselves on their communication, transparency and inclusiveness to all owners involved. Their aim is for you to #experiencetheTHRILL and be as close to the action as possible to get that winning feeling.
LOCATION, POSITION AND HOURS:The position is based at Angaston Park SA 5353 and Gawler SA 5118. However, there will be occasions where work is required to be carried out at different locations. This is a full-time position with minimum 40 hours a week. Flexibility is required for site work, overtime, shift work (weekends) and during peak periods.
REPORTING TO:The position reports to the Director/s and the Head Horse Trainer.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:May hold Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate III including at least two (2) year of on-the-job training, OR AQF Certificate IV with at least one (1) year of relevant and full-time or equivalent work experience OR at least three (3) years of relevant and full-time or equivalent work experience.
SKILLS:
- Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information to other staff, management, and owners.
- Ability to work and manage a team, also to work independently.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the breaking/training and preparation of horses.
SALARY:A$73,500 – A$80,000 annual base pay + superannuation.