Racehorse Exercise Rider (Thoroughbred) | |
| Job ID | VH-IF-GB-06-03-57 |
| Company | C. Day Phillips Racing |
| Location | Toronto and Maple |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2020-12-22 |
| Posted Until | 2021-06-20 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Description | |
| Prominent thoroughbred racing stable is looking for four (4) racehorse exercise riders. These positions are based at Woodbine Racetrack: 555 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2L2 from March to December, and at 1177 King Vaughan Rd, Maple, ON L6A 2A5 from December to March. It is important for continuity that the rider is able to work at both locations. | |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Salary | $23.10 to $26.10 per hour, 37.5 to 44 hours per week |
| Education Requirements | No formal education |
| Essential Skills | Being able to handle young horses on a racetrack. Ability to teach young horses to break from the gate. |
| Experience | A minimum of 5 years experience exercising thoroughbred racehorses at a racetrack. Rider must be experienced with two year olds and be prepared to teach young horses at the gate and help prepare them for racing. |
| Languages | English |
| Weight Handling | 40 Kg |
| Work Settings | Mostly outdoors, Fast faced, high pressure environment. Very cold in the winter months and very hot in the summer. Early mornings required, and weekends. |
| How To Apply | Please apply by email: Rider.kingfield@gmail.com |
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