Thoroughbred Racehorse Groom / Thoroughbred Exercise Rider

Job ID92-0F-7A-EA-47-00
CompanyTharrenos Racing Stable
LocationEtobicoke
ProvinceOntario
Date Posted2019-01-15
Posted Until2019-07-14
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryAgriculture
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 DateMarch 1 2019
Salary$17.00/hourly for a 40 to 44 hour work week
CredentialsMust be able to obtain license with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Essential SkillsWorking 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)
Experience3 to 5 Years experience
LanguagesEnglish
Weight HandlingMore than 45 kg
Additional SkillsThoroughbred 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 Applybtharrenos@rogers.com