Gold Coast

Horse Breeding Assistant

A Horse Breeding Assistant helps with breeding and raising horses for a range of purposes. You might specialise in racing horses or breed horses for dressage, working or show jumping. Horse Breeding Assistants might organise stud services and arrange horse transport. You may also be involved with artificial insemination processes.

Horse Breeding Assistants should have excellent animal handling skills and a strong understanding of horse behaviours. You’ll need to be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues and owners. Horse Breeding Assistants may have to work irregular hours when required.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $69,940
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a horse breeding assistant?

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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.
  • Completed Certificate III in Equine Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
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