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.
Julian
A few lessons in resilience from saddle-bronc riding has guided Julian Blaxland to a successful career as a Bloodstock Agent.
Adrian
Hard work and loyalty led to Adrian Bott entering a training partnership with Hall of Fame trainer Gai Waterhouse in 2016.
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.
Clint
Discovering the “big bucks” flowing for yearlings at a horse sale encouraged future auctioneer Clint Donovan to investigate the bloodstock industry.
Edwina
A fascination with the biomechanics of the thoroughbred racehorse drew Edwina Palmer into a veterinarian career.
In 2019, Thoroughbred Industry Careers is hosting the inaugural intake of the Explorer Cadetship Program, a 12-month stud and stable educational pathway into the world-leading Australian Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding Industry.
You can read more about the Program here - and stay tuned for updates from our first cohort.
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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Becoming a Steward
If you like enforcing rules and conducting investigations, being a steward is for you.
Stewards
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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 o...more
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 ...more
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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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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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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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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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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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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When is the best season for casual work?
If you’re looking for casual work in the Thoroughbred industry, sales season is your best bet. The majorit
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Day in the life of 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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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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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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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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Becoming 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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Profile of a bloodstock agent - Julian
Managing Director of Blue Sky Bloodstock, bloodstock agent Julian Blaxland first got into the racing industry wh
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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 Yearling 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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Jock Harris - Yearling Manager
TDN: Tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry?
Jock Harris
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