Thoroughbred horse racing in Australia is the second largest in the world, employing around 75,000 people in full-time equivalent employment across a diverse range of occupations.
Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) is a not-for-profit industry organisation that was founded by Lindy Maurice and aims to promote careers in the Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding Industry by introducing grassroots programs; facilitating best practice education, training and mentoring pathways for those entering the industry; and assisting in developing retention and welfare strategies aimed at creating fulfilling and rewarding long term careers.
Adrian Bott/Gai Waterhouse Racing, Arrowfield Stud, the Australian Turf Club, Chris Waller Racing, Godolphin Australia, Lindsay Park Racing and McEvoy Mitchell Racing are the founding stakeholders of TIC and are amongst those providing the knowledge, expertise and investment necessary for the development of TIC.