Stablehand (SA)

Education and Training:

To become a stablehand you usually have to complete a traineeship in Racing (Stablehand). Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

Employment Opportunities:

Stablehands are employed in breeding, racing, trotting or riding stables, agistment (feeding) centres or farms. Some live-in jobs are available in both city and country areas. Due to the low wages, this occupation has a high turnover of staff, which results in a steady replacement demand.

To become a stablehand you do not need to ride and can be of heavier build than a jockey.

There are also opportunities for self-employment as a horse trainer/breeder.