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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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