
Your Future Awaits
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.

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.
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 veterinarian career.
The Veterinarian


The Explorer Cadetship Program is the ultimate stud and stable educational pathway into the world-leading Australian Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding Industry, allowing the next generation to discover all the career possibilities on offer.
Don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime!
Applications for the 2020 Explorer Cadetship program are open until Wednesday, 1 January 2020.
Click here to download a brochure!

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 into c
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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 off
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Industry Mentors: Craig Rounsefell
Craig Rounsefell has worked with a number of widely-respected Australian horsemen and international identities,
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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
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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 identi
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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 lov
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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 onc
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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
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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
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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
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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 indus
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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
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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 Kiw
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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
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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 a
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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 h
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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
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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 we
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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,
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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
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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 a
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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
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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 ded
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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 taki
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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
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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:
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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?
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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 learnin
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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 Guyme
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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: 
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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 thei
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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 m
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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&rsq
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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 talki
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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 poten
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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 en
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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
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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 Austr
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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
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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: Bein
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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?

Jasmine Robertson - Marketing Manager
TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry?
Jasmine:
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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 Melbo
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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 ho
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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 inters
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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 t
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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 ...more

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 call
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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
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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 f
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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 star
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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 o
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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 r
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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
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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
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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&rs
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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
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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 manage
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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 industrie
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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 footstep
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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 h
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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
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