Stablehand

Stablehands assist with handling of horses and maintaining and cleaning stables.

Overview

Stablehands assist with handling of horses and maintaining and cleaning stables.

exercises horses by walking, riding, leading and swimming, and attending to horses at track work, barrier trials and races
cleans stables, stores bedding and performs minor repairs on fixtures, buildings and fences
assembles, prepares and stores horse gear.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Moderate

Primary industries

You can work as a Stablehand without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided.
Find a Certificate in Agriculture or Livestock Handling
Registration may be needed to work with race horses.

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