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a racing career

For anyone who has ever dreamt of a life with horses,
meeting new people, exploring the world.

This is the thoroughbred industry.

Discover a career like none other.

Gallop towards
a racing career

For anyone who has ever dreamt of a life with horses,
meeting new people, exploring the world.

This is the thoroughbred industry.

Discover a career like none other.

Pony Racing Australia

In 2023, Thoroughbred Industry Careers in partnership with Pony Club Australia launched a National Pony Racing Series, consisting of six state qualifying race days (with two pony size categories) which culminated into The Finals which were held in Sydney during the 2024 Autumn Racing Carnival.

For the 2024/25 season we will be expanding the program to include ‘Jumpstart Weekends’ which will consist of a two-day event open to Pony Club Australia members of ALL ages and ANY size pony or horse! Whether you’re new to pony racing or simply want to improve your skills, this is where your journey begins.

DATES FOR THE 2024/25 SEASON are open – please follow our social media to enter.

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THE EXPLORER CADETSHIP

CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – Due to the closure of the Equine Section of Richmond TAFE, our training programs are currently without a training facility, please follow our social media for updates.

The Explorer Cadetship is the ultimate 12-month entry pathway into the Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Industry. This program is the only one of its kind in Australia, and it gives you the best opportunity to build a successful career. Find out more details here!

Click here to download a brochure!

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Industry Stories

Bridie

Becoming a trick rider as a teen fuelled Bridie’s love of horses, which she has turned into a successful career running Strawberry Hill Stud.

The Farm Manager

Julian

A few lessons in resilience from saddle-bronc riding has guided Julian Blaxland to a successful career as a Bloodstock Agent.

The Agent

Adrian

Hard work and loyalty led to Adrian Bott entering a training partnership with Hall of Fame trainer Gai Waterhouse in 2016

The Trainer

Lizzie

"You can either backpack around the world, or you can literally fly with the horses!" - and to an exceptional television career like Lizzie Jelfs

The Presenter

Clint

Discovering the “big bucks” flowing for yearlings at a horse sale encouraged future auctioneer Clint Donovan to investigate the bloodstock industry.

The Auctioneer

Edwina

A fascination with the biomechanics of the thoroughbred racehorse drew Edwina Palmer into a career as a veterinarian.

The Veterinarian

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PONY RACING AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES SEASON 2, BROADENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG RIDERS!

  Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) and Pony Club Australia (PCA) are proud to launch the second season of the National Pony Racing Series, this time with a new initiative that

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO RANDWICK FOR ‘THE FINALS’ OF THE NATIONAL PONY RACING SERIES

YOUNG riders from five states across Australia are set to compete at Royal Randwick on All Aged Stakes Day, Saturday 20th April 2024, as the inaugural season of the National Pony Racing Series

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Adelaide Cup Day Video Diary

 

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Cuteness Alert – New Shetland Race

TIC and PCA Announce New Shetland Race TIC in partnership with Pony Club Australia and Moonee Valley Racing Club are excited to announce that it will be holding an Exhibition

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Celebrating Australia Day

Warwick Farm Next Stop for Pony Racing on Inglis Australia Day Raceday Warwick Farm, Friday, January 26 The inaugural National Pony Racing Series is full steam ahead to April’s Finals over

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National Pony Racing Series – Round 4!

Gold Coast Turf Club, Saturday, January 6 2024 The National Pony Racing Series moves to the Gold Coast this weekend giving racing fans across the country another opportunity to witness

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The Valley to Host Victorian Pony Racing Qualifiers this Friday Night

The second leg of the National Pony Racing Series is set down for this Friday night, October 27, at The Valley, where some of Victoria’s best junior riders will showcase

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Thank you to our Pony Racing Sponsors

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THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY CAREERS LAUNCHES NATIONAL PONY RACING SERIES

Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) has teamed up with Pony Club Australia (PCA) to launch a National Pony Racing Series, which is scheduled to kick off in Brisbane next month and

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BASET provides a huge opportunity for Thoroughbred Industry Careers graduate.

Grace McBeath | BASET BASET provides a huge opportunity for Thoroughbred Industry Careers graduate. BASET (The Britain-Australia Society Education Trust) is delighted to announce the launch of a new BASET

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Q and A with 2022 Explorer Cadet Dylan Parrott

Dylan Parrott grew up loving racing but didn’t have an extensive hands-on background with horses. He applied for the 2022 Explorer Program to get the practical experience and industry knowledge

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Bowman’s charm works a treat for Nikko Anderson

  On his way to compete in the inaugural Scone Pony Race, 11-year-old Nikko Anderson received a fateful good luck from none other than Hugh Bowman, the jockey of Australia’s

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The Valley Next Stop on the Pony Racing Express – Friday 25 March 2022

For Immediate Release – 11 March 2022 Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) is proud to announce that the next Exhibition Pony Race, held in conjunction with Pony Club Australia (PCA), will

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Pony Racing Heads to South Australia 

23 February 2022 For Immediate Release Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) is excited to announce that an exhibition pony race will open the card on a big day of racing at Murray

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Pony Race on show for Australia Day at Warwick Farm

Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC), Pony Club Australia, and the Australian Turf Club will hold an exhibition Pony Race as part of Australia Day celebrations at the public holiday Warwick Farm meeting on Wednesday 26 January 2022.  The Pony Race brings young

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EXPLORER CADETSHIP LEADING THE WAY

For Immediate Release Applications are now open for the Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) Explorer Cadetship for 2022, a 12-month program of stud and stable horsemanship and industry training. The Explorer

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The Lexus Melbourne Cup

The Lexus Melbourne Cup is heading to the North West Equestrian Expo supported by Thoroughbred Industry Careers in COONABARABRAN, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June. This weekend, Thoroughbred Industry Careers

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Graduation of Cadets – Royal Randwick

A huge day yesterday celebrating our graduates from the August 2019 and February 2020 intake of the Explorer Cadetship Program, plus the riders who completed the inaugural Accelerator Program of

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Australian Workforce Development Forum – POST FORUM COMMUNIQUE 30 April 2021

POST FORUM COMMUNIQUE 30 April 2021 Australian Thoroughbred Workforce Development Forum The Australian Thoroughbred Workforce Development Forum was held at Royal Randwick Racecourse, on the 22nd and 23rd of April

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IMPORTANT INDUSTRY SURVEY

Are you employed in the thoroughbred industry or used to be? If so, we would like to know more about you if you could please take a few minutes to

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TIC to Sponsor ‘Coona’ Interschool Event

In a bid to continue building stronger links between the younger generation of horsemen and women and future career opportunities in the thoroughbred industry, Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) is proud

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Australian Thoroughbred Workforce Development Forum 22 & 23 April 2021

Racing Australia (working with the Principal Racing Authorities nationally), Godolphin Australia and Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) have partnered to form a national Australian Thoroughbred Workforce Development Forum. Much work is

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Explorer Cadet Sophia Flight returns home after a year at Lane’s End, Kentucky USA

Now that I’m back in Australia and have had time to reflect on what I learned during my time at Lane’s End, I thought I’d share what I felt were

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TIC Takes Up Recruitment Reins for the Thoroughbred Industry

Media Release 23 February 2021 Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) is proud to announce it will continue its partnership with Pony Club Australia as the named sponsors of their National Championships, to

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Cadetship Program Helps to Bolster Staff Shortages

For immediate release, Friday 5th February 2021 On February 8, 22 students from all states of Australia including remote areas of the Northern Territory and Queensland, will enter the 2021

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Funding call to guide new blood into thoroughbred industry

Written by Paul Vettise Attracting young people to the thoroughbred industry has long been a challenge and comments from Sydney trainers Chris Waller and Mark Newnham have again brought attention to

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Together for Racing International Launches

Global Alliance Launches to Connect the World with the Racehorse Together for Racing International promotes education, community engagement, workforce development PRESS RELEASE, 20, Nov. 2020 – Together for Racing International

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Channel 7 features TIC Accelerator Program

Thankyou 7HorseRacing for covering the work we are doing to bridge that gap between those who love horses and careers in the breeding and racing industry. If watching the Spring Carnival

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Kathy O’Hara and Darren Beadman Mentoring Session

Hawkesbury Race Club go above and beyond for us every week allowing our riders to utilise their beautiful track and facilities. Thank you so much for all that you do

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A Mentoring Session with Rachel King

Big thank you to Champion jockey Rachel King for her recent mentoring session with our Accelerator’s. What an inspiring story, from jumps racing in England, to a two month trip

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The Accelerators meet Darren Beadman

The Accelerators got to spend today with one of the greatest jockeys in Australia’s history, Darren Beadman. Darren won 85 Group 1 races and was the youngest jockey ever to

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The Accelerator Program Photo Diary

A few snaps from yesterday’s session. The road to becoming a trackrider is sometimes riding long, in the arena, and going back to core riding principles. Pony Club and EA

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The Accelerator Program Workshop

Two of Australia’s best jockeys took time out of their busy schedule this week to kick off the Accelerator Program with a bang! Group One hoops Tommy Berry and Sam

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Q&A with TIC Cadet Taylor

Cadet Taylor Turner is spending her stable placement with Godolphin where she’s learning just how much work goes into preparing a horse for a race. It’s led to Taylor getting to

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2020 Pryde’s EasiFeed Interschool Queensland State Championships

Thoroughbred Industry Careers is proud to continue its support of Australian Interschool Equestrian events as a major sponsor of the ‘2020 Pryde’s EasiFeed Interschool Queensland State Championships’, to be held in

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Q&A with TIC Cadet Ellen

In today’s Meet the Cadet, we get to know Ellen Anderson. Currently completing her racing stable placement with Chris Waller Racing, her ultimate goal is to work in equine nutrition

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Q&A with TIC Cadet Jess

This week we’re introducing you to Cadet Jess Clouston, who is completing her stable placement with Jason Attard & Lucy Keegan Attard Racing – The A.K.A Partnership. Learn more about

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Q&A with TIC Cadet Nicholas

Cadet Nicholas Brown is currently spending his racing stable placement at Gai Waterhouse Racing where he has learned much about the behind-the-scenes action that goes on every day at the

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Q&A with TIC Graduate April

In our series featuring current and previous Explorer Cadetship cadets, we go back to our first intake. April Cooper graduated from the program earlier this year and currently works at

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Work Placement Diary – Leigh Allen

Are you wondering how our current Cadets are doing while out on their work placements? Only a fan of the sport before starting the Explorer Cadetship Leigh Allen is currently

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The Accelerator Program

The hunt is on for Australia’s most talented and bold horse riders to become the first intake of the ‘Accelerator Program’ – a 12-week intensive trackwork training course that will

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Steph steps down career pathway

“It’s all been challenging, but I’ve been enjoying it a lot. Yes it’s long hours, yes it’s sometimes stressful, but you just get on with it, because it’s so rewarding.

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Q&A with TIC Cadet Taylor

Taylor Smyth is currently on her stable placement for Mike Moroney – Ballymore Stables . We asked five quick questions to get some insight into her day. 1. What the

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Randwick Trials

Busy morning at Randwick trials this morning with the latest intake of Cadets out and about strapping, stewarding and riding.  

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Life at Lane’s End

It wouldn’t be a horse farm if I didn’t mention the foals! As the season started to wind down with all the maidens in foal, I packed up my things

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Month Two at Lane’s End Farm

My second month of Lane’s End went by very quickly! We were officially in the thick of the foaling season, and every 5 nights, I would be on call to

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Insight into an Explorer Cadets journey

As my first placement has come to an end, I honestly feel like I’m progressing well, which is amazing to see. It’s funny to think that in a little over

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Four Weeks in at Lane’s End Farm

There comes a point in everybody’s life where we have that sink or swim moment. That was the first thing that came into my head when I was standing outside

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Inaugural Explorer Cadets Graduate

Media Release – 13 February 2020 Twelve months ago, 22-year-old Jack Cripps was working in truck sales in rural Western Australia, on Saturday night he received the prestigious Chairman’s Award

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Explorer Cadetship opening up doors to the US

When Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Ky. reached out to Thoroughbred Industry Careers about offering a Cadet from Australia a year-long internship, Sophia Flight jumped at the chance to apply

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Laura Gambling Both Teacher And Student on Cadetship

Part of our second intake of Cadets, Laura Gambling is currently completing a placement at Eureka Stud. They say find a job you love and you’ll never work a day

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Mckitterick’s Golden Opportunity

The Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale is the mainstay for most bloodstock agents in the industry and will have been for many years. But there will be one person

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Lindsay Park Provided Perfect Atmosphere for Learning – Ellie Morrison

I never truly understood the phrase “Choose a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” until I commenced my stable placement at Lindsay Park Racing.

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Essaouira: The Power Behind the Glory – Jack Cripps

For avid racing fans, horses such as Makybe Diva, Winx, Black Caviar and So You Think are names that come into conversation more often than not when a discussion arises

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Kate Bell Relishing Time Foaling Mares at Evergreen Stud

My placement at Evergreen Stud has been amazing and such an eye-opener, with so many different opportunities offered. I started my placement with the pre-trainers where my duties included strapping

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Industry Mentors: Craig Rounsefell

Craig Rounsefell has worked with a number of widely-respected Australian horsemen and international identities, household names in the racing and breeding world, and he’s made the best use of the

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Thoroughbred Industry Careers Partner with Pony Club Australia

Pony Club was an important stage on Hugh Bowman’s pathway to a championship career as a jockey and regular rider of world champion racemare Winx. The same is true of

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Industry Mentors: James Bester

James Bester enjoys the richest of racing lives that has been shaped by a host of high-profile bloodstock identities across the thoroughbred world. He has learned all facets of the

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Olivia Rauber Discovering Importance of Pony Riding at Lindsay Park

Working at Lindsay Park for my racing stable placement has easily been one of the best experiences of my life and I know it will only get better. Since starting,

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Industry Mentors: Bonnie Connellan

The racing flame was kindled early on for Bonnie Connellan and it has burned brightly ever since, fuelling a love and passion for the thoroughbred industry that has seen her

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Ethan Pincott Blog: Life as a Lindsay Park Racing strapper

Working for Lindsay Park Racing (LPR) at their Flemington Stables has been such a rewarding experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity for me to be able to work

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Industry Mentors: Bruce Slade

Family came first in the race to ignite Bruce Slade’s passion for the thoroughbred and lit the touch paper to spark a thirst for racing knowledge and drive for breeding

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Working At GWR An Eye-Opening Experience For Lucy Jarjoua

Working for Gai Waterhouse Racing for my work placement has been such an eye-opening experience that has already taught me so much in only a short time. Since being here,

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Fairy Tale Finish For Holly Turnbull at Coona

Only a few months after driving nearly seven hours to watch Winx’s fairy tale ending in her final race, 16-year-old Holly Turnbull wrote her own fairy tale when competing in

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Securing the Future at Coonabarabran

Hundreds of High School students have a much greater awareness of career opportunities in the Thoroughbred industry following presentations by Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) during the North West Equestrian Expo in Coonabarabran

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Industry Mentors: Damon Gabbedy

Damon Gabbedy’s thoroughbred world has expanded to a truly global business and he’s forever grateful to the people that influenced his career as an international bloodstock agent. Never in his

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Industry Mentors: Mike Fleming

Mike Fleming honed his skills with an acknowledged master of the thoroughbred trade and mentor to many young Kiwis, Sir Patrick Hogan. The expatriate New Zealander also pays tribute to

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April Cooper Living Her Dream at Chris Waller Racing: Week 4 Blog

Horse racing has been one of my biggest passions ever since I was a little kid. But being born in Bundaberg and living there my whole life, I didn’t think

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Industry mentors: Ron Quinton

Ron Quinton served a successful apprenticeship with a master tutor, but it was so much more than racing advice and instruction that was readily passed on and eagerly absorbed by

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Experience of A Lifetime: Week 3 Blog – Britnee Attenborough

Wow, what an experience I am having. From meeting the amazing big trainer Tony McEvoy to working for him, I have learned so much already within the three weeks of

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Cadet Blog: Phase Two – Week 3 – Becki Barlow

When Despacito crossed the line first as a longshot at Sandown Park last Wednesday, it was a big moment for the Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) Explorer Cadetship Program. The 3-year-old

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Cadet Blog: Phase Two – Week 2 – Courtney Foale

Week two of my racing stable placement for the Explorer Cadetship program has been a very exciting and tiring week. I was lucky to get placed at McEvoy Mitchell Racing

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Cadet Blog: Phase Two – Week 1 – Sophia Flight

And so, it has begun. When I first arrived at the powerhouse known as Godolphin on a Sunday afternoon, for the first time in a long time I was quite

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Cadet Blog: Phase one wrap up – Lauren Newman

With the first phase of the Cadetship behind them, Lauren Newman reflects on her experiences while also looking forward to her work placement. The Explorer Cadetship has taught me and

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Cadet Blog: Week 8 – Ellie Morrison

As the Cadets get closer to taking on their first work placement, Ellie Morrison learned some valuable lessons about riding out on Week Eight when given a tougher mount and

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Cadet Blog: Week 8 – Courtney Foale

As the Cadets enter their final few weeks of the Boot Camp portion of the Cadetship, they are putting the final touches on the skills they’ve learned. For Courtney Foale

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Profile of an Equine Physio – Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson began his career as a human physiotherapist who decided he liked horses more than humans and has dedicated his life to ensuring their wellbeing. TDN: Tell us a bit

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Profile of a Bloodstock Manager – Clint Donovan

The Bloodstock Manager and auctioneer at Magic Millions, Clint Donovan has spent years honing his craft and taking part in some of the most historic moments in the sales ring.

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Paige Belsham – Communications/ Client Relations

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about your career in the Thoroughbred industry so far, how did you get to where you are today? Paige: I first started out at Glenlogan

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Profile of a Yearling Manager – Zoe Baylis

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get your start in the industry? Zoe: My first job in the Thoroughbred industry was at Wellfield Lodge in Palmerston

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Profile of Thoroughbred Photographers – Bronwen Healy and Darren Tindale

TDN: Tell us a bit about yourselves, how long have you been photographers? Bronwen: Darren and I come from very different backgrounds. Our paths into the industry were very different,

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Cadet Blog: Week 7 – Kate Bell

From learning about broodmare care to having to clock herself while galloping, Week 7 was a week full of learning for Kate Bell. In today’s blog, she shares a day-by-day

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Cadet Blog: Week 7 – Samantha Melouney

It was a busy week for Cadet Samantha Melouney but included a day she’ll never forget thanks to Emma Guymer and Gai Waterhouse as she explores the many career options

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Claudia Miller – Sales & Communications

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry? Claudia: Cliché I know, but I’ve always had a passion for horses. When I was

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Cadet Blog: Week 6 – April Cooper

Wet weather didn’t put a damper on the Cadets’ sixth week of the program with riders practicing their skills in the indoor arena. Rider April Cooper tells us how they

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Cadet Blog: Week 5 – Analiese Langer

Rider Analiese Langer talks about what she learned during Week Five of the Cadetship and how one special ride on a horse was an unforgettable moment in the program. What

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Cadet Blog: Week 4 – Sophia Flight

Rider Sophia Flight isn’t just learning about the racing industry during the Explorer Cadetship but also making lifestyle changes thanks to help from the coaches. She explains what those changes

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Cadet Blog: Week 3 – Lucy Jarjoura

The riders are finding a few challenges as they learn how trackwork is a different style of riding than they’ve done before. In this Week 3 blog, Lucy Jarjoura explains

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Cadet Blog: Week 3 – Ethan Pincott

The Cadets had an exciting week last week when getting to do everything from taking horses to the track to talking with Hugh Bowman. Ethan Pincott takes us through a few

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How to Become a Trainer

After watching the races, you’ve decided you have a keen interest in helping horses live up to their potential and want to become a horse trainer. But’s not as easy

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Emily Murphy – TV Presenter

Today we talk to Trackside TV presenter Emily Murphy about how she got into racing and what a day in her life entails. When I was growing up, I loved

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I want to work with foals, what is the best career choice for me?

You’ve seen the photos of Winx or Black Caviar with their handlers as foals and now you’re hooked on the idea of working in a position like that. A job

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A Day in the Life – Edwina Palmer

A veterinarian, Edwina Palmer spent time as a racing manager before taking the plunge to go back to vet school. In this blog, she walks us through a day in

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Lachlan Donnelly – Farm Manager

Today we talk to Lachlan Donnelly, farm manager of Misty Valley’s Greenfields Lodge farm in Capel, Western Australia. Misty Valley recently had a successful Magic Millions Perth Sale and have

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Dane Robinson – Highclere Racing Manager

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry? Dane: I grew up in a family of horse men and women on the South

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Conall Meegan – Freelance Sales Leader

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry? CM: Being asthmatic as a child, close proximity to most animals exacerbated my condition. This

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A Day in the Life – Dale Jeffs

The starter for the Australian Turf Club, Dale Jeffs plays an important role in making sure races run fairly and smoothly on a daily basis. Here he tells us about

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Jock Harris – Yearling Manager

TDN: Tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry? Jock Harris: I started my career in the thoroughbred industry in my school years where I was

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Jasmine Robertson – Marketing Manager

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry? Jasmine: I have been obsessed with horses since I can remember. As soon as

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Josh Rix – Nominations Manager

This week we had a chance to sit down with Josh Rix, Nominations Manager at Spendthrift Australia based in Melbourne.   TDN: What is your background and how did you begin

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Profile of a Horse Transport Driver – Chris Mahoney

In 2011, Chris and his wife co-founded A1 Horse Transport, after more than 20 years of transporting their own horses regularly across Bass Strait. How long have you been transporting

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Profile of a Strapper – Sarah Rütten

Sarah is Tony McEvoy’s travelling foreman, and is on the road with the horses whenever they go interstate. Tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the

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Profile of a Strapper – Bronte Page

Bronte has been riding since the age of three, and has followed her love of horses into a successful career at the heart of the industry. Tell us a bit

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Profile of a Strapper – Umut Odemislioglu

Umut’s passion for horses led him from Turkey to Ireland and then Australia, where he is now the strapper for champion racehorse Winx. How did you decide to work in the horse racing industry? 

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Profile of a Race Caller – Matt Hill

Matt’s grandfather instilled in him a love for racing, and from a young age he has honed his skills in calling races. Tell us a bit about yourself, how did you

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Profile of a Trainer – Adrian Bott

Gai Waterhouse Racing co-trainer Adrian Bott sits down with us to talk about life as a trainer in a Hall of Fame stable, and how he got the role. * 

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What roles allow for me to travel?

The great thing about racing is that all careers allow you to travel the world. For example, you can spend the first part of the year foaling out mares in

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What qualifications do I require to work in this industry?

The best thing about getting started in horse racing is that you don’t need any qualifications to get started in the sport. Many people have come into the industry with

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How do I get my first job?

There are many different ways to get your first job in the Thoroughbred industry. One way is to look on an equine employment site with many different stables and studs

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What hours and days will I be required to be at work?

If you like watching sunrises and getting up early, racing is for you. No matter if you choose a farm job or a racetrack job, you will be getting to

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Will I be part of a team or work individually?

While there are some everyday tasks in racing that you will do individually, overall horse racing is very much a team sport. Just like other sports, each horse has a

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Becoming a Steward

If you like enforcing rules and conducting investigations, being a steward is for you. Stewards are much like referees, travelling to race meeting to make sure rules of racing are

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How do I work with a Melbourne Cup winner?

While caring for racehorses may not get you the most attention of any job in the industry, it is one of the most important roles in addition to opening up

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Becoming a Farrier

The saying “no foot, no horse” is one of the truest sayings you’ll hear in horse racing. It’s because of the reliance of a good hoof on a racehorse that

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Becoming a Vet

Ever since you took your first pet to the vet as a child and saw how she healed him, you’ve wanted to be a vet. But you’re not quite sure

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Working as a Racing Manager

Champion Thoroughbreds’ Racing Manager Emma Guymer sits down with us to talk about life as a racing manager for a leading syndicator and what her role entails. Growing up as

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Where are the main jobs located?

You can find jobs in the racing industry around the country – and the world – but like all industries, there are certain places that have more jobs available depending

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How to become a jockey

You’ve watched Hugh Bowman pilot Winx to win after win and have decided you want to follow in his footsteps by becoming a jockey. There’s just one problem …. you

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How do I learn the skills needed to work with horses?

You’ve never been around horses before and have no idea how to handle them, YouTube videos haven’t helped and you don’t want to go into your first equine job with

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How far looking after horses can take you

While caring for racehorses may not get you the most attention of any job in the industry, it is one of the most important roles in addition to opening up

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