Thoroughbred Racehorse Groom / Thoroughbred Exercise Rider | |
Job ID | 92-0F-7A-EA-47-00 |
Company | Tharrenos Racing Stable |
Location | Etobicoke |
Province | Ontario |
Date Posted | 2019-01-15 |
Posted Until | 2019-07-14 |
Job Type | Full-time |
Job Category | Agriculture |
Description | |
Tharrenos Racing Stable is looking for 5 Thoroughbred racehorse Grooms and 3 Thoroughbred Exercise Riders for the 2019 racing season at Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario. The job starts March 1st, 2019 until December 20th, 2019. Applicants must have 3 to 5 years’ experience with thoroughbred racehorses, the ability to oversee nutritional requirements of the individual horses, be able to detect health and lameness problems, fit all tack and bandages to individual horses as required and oversea race day preparation. Aboriginal, youth, newcomers are welcome to apply. | |
Start Date | March 1 2019 |
Salary | $17.00/hourly for a 40 to 44 hour work week |
Credentials | Must be able to obtain license with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario |
Essential Skills | Working in and around horse barns and training facilities, early morning, day and some evenings, outside (hot, cold or wet conditions), physically demanding (Bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for long periods of time) |
Experience | 3 to 5 Years experience |
Languages | English |
Weight Handling | More than 45 kg |
Additional Skills | Thoroughbred Grooms - Knowledge of equine physiology, anatomy and nutrition. Ability to detect health and lameness problems, and fit all tack and equipment used in training and racing to individual horses. Thoroughbred Exercise Riders - Ability to condition younger horses, maintain conditioning on older horses, detect any lameness problems, suggest changes to training regime. |
How To Apply | btharrenos@rogers.com |