How do I become a horse breeding assistant
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In Australia, a full time Horse Breeding Assistant generally earns $1,345 per week ($69,940 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has experienced a decrease in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 1,200 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Horse Breeding Assistant. Horse Breeding Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Horse Breeding Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Horse Breeding. This course covers a range of topics including horse biosecurity and infection controls, carrying out natural mare mating procedures, assisting with artificial insemination, caring for broodmares, foaling down mares, understanding horse behaviour and caring for young horses.
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A Horse Breeding Assistant helps with breeding and raising horses for a range of purposes. You might specialise in racing horses or breed horses for dressage, working or show jumping. Horse Breeding Assistants might organise stud services and arrange horse transport. You may also be involved with artificial insemination processes.
Horse Breeding Assistants should have excellent animal handling skills and a strong understanding of horse behaviours. You’ll need to be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues and owners. Horse Breeding Assistants may have to work irregular hours when required.
