Equine

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Stable Manager

A Stable Manager supervises daily operations in a horse stable, ensuring horse care and managing staff, finances, and schedules efficiently.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Trainee Farrier

A Trainee Farrier treats horse hooves, fits horseshoes, works irregular hours, and requires strong communication and horse handling skills.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Farrier

A Farrier trims and shapes horses’ hooves, fits custom shoes, treats hoof issues, and works irregular hours, requiring strong horse handling skills.

Avg yearly income $70,512
Skill level Beginner

Racing Cadet Steward

A Racing Cadet Steward oversees horse races, ensuring compliance with regulations, handling investigations, and enforcing rules on equipment, performances, and animal care.

Avg yearly income $64,480
Skill level Beginner

Horse Riding Instructor

A Horse Riding Instructor coaches students in equestrian techniques, conducts lessons, prepares them for competitions, and adapts to individual needs.

Avg yearly income $66,560
Skill level Beginner

Horse Breeding Assistant

A Horse Breeding Assistant supports breeding, training, and care of horses for racing, dressage, and more, working irregular hours as needed.

Avg yearly income $69,940
Skill level Beginner

Track Rider

A Track Rider exercises horses for racing or training, improves their fitness, addresses behavioural issues, and works in a team, often with irregular hours.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Beginner

Jockey

A Jockey rides horses in races, assists with training, develops racing plans, and manages horse fitness, requiring physical fitness, tactical thinking, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Stable Hand

A Stable Hand feeds, grooms, and exercises horses while maintaining stables and equipment, requiring physical stamina and excellent horse handling skills.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Horse Trainer

A Horse Trainer prepares horses for racing or competitions, develops fitness, trains behaviour, and aids in recovery, requiring horse handling skills and team collaboration.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in equine

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RGR40221

Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Jockey Track Rider
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Jockey Track Rider
RGR40118

Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Traineeship
18 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer
RGR30518

Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider Jockey
RGR20221

Certificate II in Racing Industry
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager Track Rider
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager Track Rider
ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $29,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier Horse Breeding Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier Horse Breeding Assistant
ACM20221

Certificate II in Horse Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Equine Veterinary Nurse Trainee Farrier
Farrier Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Equine Veterinary Nurse Trainee Farrier Farrier Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant + 5 more
RGR10118

Certificate I in Racing
Online
12 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Racing Cadet Steward Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Racing Cadet Steward Jockey
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Stable Manager Trainee Farrier
Farrier Racing Cadet Steward
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Stable Manager Trainee Farrier Farrier Racing Cadet Steward + 2 more
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Trainee Farrier Farrier
Racing Cadet Steward
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Trainee Farrier Farrier Racing Cadet Steward + 1 more
RGR30619

Certificate III in Horse Breeding
Blended
18 months
$0 - $15,074
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Breeding Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Breeding Assistant
RGR10118

Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager Racing Cadet Steward
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager Racing Cadet Steward
RGR30218

Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
ACM30821

Certificate III in Horse Care
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer Stable Hand Track Rider
Horse Breeding Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer Stable Hand Track Rider Horse Breeding Assistant + 1 more
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Equestrian Coaching)
Online
26 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Stable Manager Trainee Farrier
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Stable Manager Trainee Farrier

Bachelor of Equine Science
Blended
3 years
$22,830
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equine Veterinary Nurse Stable Manager Horse Trainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equine Veterinary Nurse Stable Manager Horse Trainer
ACM10121

Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Stable Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Stable Hand
ACM40921

Certificate IV in Equine Care
On Campus
18 months
$13,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Equine Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Manager Horse Trainer Horse Breeding Assistant
  • Completed Certificate III in Equine Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Manager Horse Trainer Horse Breeding Assistant
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