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* About the Role: Join Feedlot team and support the daily operations of a 20,000-head feedlot! This is a hands-on role perfect for backpackers who love outdoor work...
5d ago
A warm and active family in beautiful Gippsland, Victoria are looking for a caring and reliable Au Pair to join their family and help care for two beautiful children...
22d ago
Horse Stud Assistant Brisbane Meadows Stud located Bungonia NSW is seeking a live in horseperson. Ability to ride and educate horses is required. Position requires...
1mth ago
Fernhill Agistment and Equestrian Centre is seeking an experienced flat rider with a strong background in showjumping, eventing or dressage. We are a showjumping and...
1mth ago
We are looking for an experienced farm hand to work with us on family owned cattle station near Cloncurry in North West Queensland to start ASAP. We would like...
1mth ago
Looking to fill role of Horse Stud Farm Worker . Role is to look after Warmblood horses on a stud farm in Yarra Valley Victoria an hour from Melboune city. Please note...
2mth ago
Wanted for immediate start person who has experience with horses with some education in basic equine care and safe horse handling skills. Please note I am not in an...
3mth ago
Full time stud hand position at Willow Park Stud, Scone NSW. Duties include feeding horses (we have 150 thoroughbreds), mucking stables/yards, making feeds, leading...
3mth ago
FAIRHILL FARM Is a Boutique Thoroughbred Horse stud in Mt Vincent, Lower Hunter valley NSW, Australia. We are looking for a person who is able to handle a horse...
3mth ago
Full time stud hand position at Willow Park Stud, Scone NSW. Duties include feeding horses (we have 150 thoroughbreds), mucking stables/yards (yes they poo a lot!)...
4mth ago
JOB DESCRIPTION 2 positions – Broodmare Manager & Stud Hand – located at Southern Farm Estate, Innisplain. ELIGIBLE FARM WORK FOR VISA. Animal care, horse feeding...
4mth ago
Looking for a Stablehand!! We have a Harness Racing Stable in Mallala South Australia. We are currently looking for a full time stable hand. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE...
5mth ago
Stable Hand required for my racehorse stables at Wodonga on course stables. Duties involve a variety of leading and grooming horses, saddling, washing, stable...
7mth ago
A position is available for a keen and knowledgeable horse person to join our team. Please do not apply if you do not have excellent English speaking and reading...
8mth ago
Location: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, NSW Employer: John Thompson Racing Start Date: Immediate Start Available Commitment length: At least 2 months John...
8mth ago
Looking for a Stablehand!! We have a Harness Racing Stable in Mallala South Australia. We are currently looking for a full time stable hand. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE...
9mth ago
Experienced Polo groom / Exerciser – Strathalbyn, South Aust We are a performance horse training and breeding stable, offering a calm, structured environment with...
9mth ago
Live in volunteer positions will be available on a performance horse property in Victoria from late June 2025. Exciting opportunity for backpackers who love horses....
1yr+ ago
Looking for a motivated worker/workers for our family run horse stud in Wagga NSW. General maintenance and groundskeeping. Working with horses if capable but not...
1yr+ ago
EXPERIENCED HORSE GROOM - Sutton Ouverture is looking to hire an experience d and dynamic horse groom to assist with the day to day running of the gorgeous stables....
1yr+ ago
we are looking for people who are very good at horse riding to help on horse back tours in the mountains must be able to ride new horses help with the day to day...
1yr+ ago
I am looking for a part time/full time worker for 'Hindle Horsemanship.' We are a riding school and horse agistment & training facility situated outside of Toowoomba,...
1yr+ ago
Looking for horse stable hand and groom for Professional Performance horse stable. Stable hand position for a person with love for horses and handling skills for...
1yr+ ago
Head Groom/Au Position Available – Gruyere, VIC Full time or part time – Good wages & accommodation provided Based in Melbourne’s picturesque Yarra Valley,...
2yr+ ago
Arubial Pty Ltd, situated on the Western Darling Downs QLD, operates as a family-owned feedlot, full-blood Wagyu stud and dry land cropping aggregation, trading as...
2yr+ ago
We are looking for an individual or 2 to join our animal rescue. JOB isn't PART TIME OR FULLTIME HOURS Morning Feeding Routine for Animals Only Please read...
2yr+ ago
Full-time or casual position on small farm. Experience with young horses, handling, rugging, feeding. Capable of plaiting up for competitions. Basic farm...
2yr+ ago
Do you love horses? Join the Vinery team and turn your passion into a career! Vinery Stud is a leading thoroughbred nursery, conveniently located only 10 minutes...
2yr+ ago
Stable Hand and Track Rider required to join the team at Salanitri Racing. Located at Pakenham Racing Club world class training facility Only experience...
2yr+ ago
We are looking for an experienced farm hand to work with us on family owned cattle station near Cloncurry in North West Queensland to start ASAP. We would like...
2yr+ ago
Searching for a stable hand in a boutique racing stable in Warwick Farm. Normal stable duties include feeding, mucking out, rugging, waters ect. Must be a young and...
2yr+ ago
Elegance Management is currently looking for stable hand/horse riding professional to join a professional team on a Private Estate starting ASAP. The opportunity does...
3yr+ ago
looking for track work riders stable hands apprentice jockey accommodation can be supplied for right applicant. 6 to 7 days a week mornings and afternoons
3yr+ ago
Position vacant for a STUD HAND to join our team on our Thoroughbred Stud in Mittagong NSW. For this position, experience with horses is essential. Under the...
3yr+ ago
Racehorse training and spelling property - Located near Mornington Vic Seeking a full-time stable hand. Basic Duties include Ability to confidently work with...
3yr+ ago
Stablehand position available. Horse farm.. 3hrs work per day for food and accommodation Additional paid hours available. No horse experience needed Horse...
3yr+ ago
Yirrkala Stud is a boutique Warmblood Showjumping Stud situated on the Central Coast NSW, 1 1/2 hours north of Sydney.We are looking for an experienced friendly...
3yr+ ago
Peppertree Arcadia is looking for staff!!? Unfortunately we are not qualified for 2nd/3rd WH visa since we included in the greater Sydney area. General duties...
3yr+ ago
ENDURANCE RIDER Due to the continued growth and success of OSO Arabians’ Team OSO, we are currently looking for a professional endurance rider to join our dynamic...
3yr+ ago
Experienced stable hand required for thoroughbred breaking and pre-training business located in beautiful South West WA, 2 minutes from Forrest Beach. - Casual...
3yr+ ago
Horse Stable hand, includes free accomodation and food. The job will consist of feeding and watering horses, cleaning horse yards, washing horses and other general...
3yr+ ago
Tallinga Park require a full time experienced stud and stable hand to undertake yearling sale preparation & bloodstock management. Main duties include (but are not...
3yr+ ago
Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday Evening shift. Feeding. Rugging. 1-1.5 hrs. Must have experience caring for horses. Own transport. 17yo and over. $27.50 p/h
3yr+ ago
Start: March 2022. Length of position: 6 month+ (financial incentive offered after minimum commitment Dear Mothers Help / Aupair Arrangement: Live in or Live...
3yr+ ago
Reliable workers required for duties around the stables on thoroughbred horse complex.
3yr+ ago
We are seeking an experienced horse person to work with us at our performance horse business. We are professional Eventing riders and have approx 45 horses on our...
4yr+ ago
Stablehand horse rider required. And assist on farms with Cattle And general farm work.
4yr+ ago
Wow, Have we got the outback experience for you! Do you have a lively disposition and enthusiastic personality? If so, we have the job for you. Starting training in...
5yr+ ago
We are looking for an experienced farm hand to work with us on family owned cattle station near Cloncurry in North West Queensland to start in February 2021. We...
6yr+ ago
Calling all horse enthusiasts! We are seeking an experienced and committed person to join our great little team from November 2025 Duties include: Feeding and...
Horse Riding Jobs in Australia
Working with horses is sometimes tiring work, but more importantly it is incredibly rewarding. In Australia, there are many different equestrian jobs available for those looking to work with horses, available for all kinds of people.
This isn't a job you'll just be able to take up with no experience, but if you've already spent years horse riding then a career as a rider in Australia can be an exciting and well-paid endeavour. Horse riding jobs will require a rider that's able to handle horses that are both young and inexperienced, as well as older horses already being ridden professionally. Australia is a land of many different terrains, so riders will be expected to be able to handle track work, bush work and beach work with equal levels of skill.
The exact specifications will depend on the rider job you are applying for, but it's likely that other qualifications will be expected too. These might include basic first aid skills, and a track record of skilled riding proven through certificates or awards.
Working on a stable
If you love the outdoors, or the thought of the peaceful yet interesting lifestyle that comes with working on a farm, equestrian jobs really are the perfect choice. Such jobs will often require minimum experience but will provide a varied and busy day to day routine. Working as a stablehand will also often mean your accommodation and food is provided for you, as due to the nature of the role that might well require early morning hours, many farms and stables look for live-in staff. It's a great opportunity to socialise with fellow workers and your host family. Full training will usually be required, but again there may be some qualifications needed, such as a driving licence, as larger farms will require helpers to drive across longer distances with tools or supplies.
For those who want to work exclusively with horses, there are jobs available in stables across Australia, especially for those interested in working as a stablehand. Working as a stablehand will normally involve reporting to a higher member of staff, and carrying out all sorts of everyday duties. These might include feeding the horses, cleaning out the stables and bringing in new bedding, as well as interacting with others visiting or using the stables such as vets and horse riders.
If you choose to work on a farm rather than in a stable, it's highly likely you will spend a lot of your time tending to the horses, but there will also likely be opportunity to work with other animals too - so if you're not insistent on working exclusively with horses this is another good idea.
For backpackers in Australia, equestrian work comes with another advantage. It is usually suitable for the Australian second year visa extension scheme. The scheme allows those visiting Australia on a working holiday visa to stay in this beautiful country for a little while longer, and carrying out stable work is a great way to ensure you've got a flexible, simple job that will allow you to make the most of your time here.