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Occupation

343234 Senior Horse Stable or Stud Worker

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

343234 Senior Horse Stable or Stud Worker

Oversees the raising, feeding, exercise, treatment and welfare of horses on a horse farm or stable. Prepares horses for work, sport and recreation.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation

  • Stable Foreperson

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Supervises horse farm or stable activities, including feeding, exercising, grooming and readying of horses for work, sport or recreational activities
  • Oversees the rearing of young horses, including the wellbeing of broodmares, foals, weanlings and yearlings
  • Supervises Stablehands, overseeing the cleaning and maintenance of stables and horse equipment
  • Supervises the assembly, preparation and storing of feed, bedding and horse equipment
  • Prepares and attends to horses for transportation to race days and other sports and recreational activities
  • May train new Stablehands