**still Looking** Foaling Attendant Position - Bowness Stud & Watershed Farm Start 21st July 2025
Watershed Farm & Bowness Stud Young, New South Wales
2nd Year Visa Eligible
Job Description
**STILL LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE**
Bowness Stud & Watershed Farm is seeking a dedicated and passionate Foaling Attendant to join our team for the upcoming foaling season (start 21st July 2025 through to the end of November 2025). Ongoing employment may be provided beyond November 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic thoroughbred breeding operation, where you will gain hands-on experience and develop a broad range of equine skills while assisting in the safe arrival of the next generation of racehorses.
Role Responsibilities:
Monitor foaling alarms and oversee pregnant mares on a nightly basis.
Provide immediate post-foaling care, including necessary treatments for the mare and neonatal care for the foal.
Maintain accurate records of foalings, treatments, and any health observations.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience in foaling and neonatal care preferred but not essential—training can be provided for the right candidate. (It is essential to have extensive horse handling experience).
A strong sense of responsibility, patience, and attention to detail.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as foaling is unpredictable.
A team player with a genuine passion for horse care and welfare.
What We Offer:
A hands-on role within a respected and supportive team.
Competitive salary and on-farm accommodation options available.
The chance to work with high-quality thoroughbred mares and foals in a professional and rewarding environment.
Excellent English speaking & listening skills is essential. As we’re regional Australia, we qualify for 2nd & 3rd working holiday visas.
Applicant must be able to attain a visa with full working rights in Australia.
If you have a keen interest in thoroughbred breeding and foaling and are looking for an exciting seasonal role, we’d love to hear from you! Email your resume and application to [email protected]
Postcode: 2594 (Young, New South Wales)
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Watershed Farm & Bowness Stud
Member since: December 2018
Employer's email matches the bownessstud.com.au website.
Description:
Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm is a large thoroughbred horse breeding, agistment and sale preparation farm, near Young in NSW. We enjoy employing experienced, knowledgeable and competent handlers and educators of strong young thoroughbred horses.
Anyone with an Australian work visa with extensive horse experience is most welcome to apply, we are a regional farm so we are eligible to sign off for the 88 days WHV 2nd Visa.
Young is a beautiful country town with lots of facilities and amenities, including Woolworths, IGA & Aldi supermarkets, Big W, Bunnings, cafes, pubs and more.
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Industry:
Farming, Animals & Conservation