How do I become a stable hand
Get qualified to work as a stable hand with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Stable Hand generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 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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The number of people employed as a Stable Hand has remained steady over the last five years. There are currently 4,400 people in this role in Australia and they can be found in all states and territories.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’d like to work as a Stable Hand you could enrol in a Certificate II in Horse Care. This 12 month course covers all aspects of the industry like horse care, horse behaviour and feeding and handling safety. You may also be able to specialise in an area that interests you like stud work, trail riding or horse sport. You could also consider the Certificate I in Racing which covers more aspects of the horse racing industry.
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- 22513VIC Certificate III in Equine Studies
- 22647VIC Certificate III in Equine Studies
- ACM10121 Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways
- ACM20221 Certificate II in Horse Care
- ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care
- ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery
- ACM40921 Certificate IV in Equine Care
- RGR10118 Certificate I in Racing
- RGR10118 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)
- RGR20108 Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)
- RGR20221 Certificate II in Racing Industry
- RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
- RGR30318 Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand)
- RGR30619 Certificate III in Horse Breeding
- RGR40221 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Stable Hand careers
A Stable Hand cares for horses in facilities such as racing stables, breeding centres or farms. You’ll have to feed and groom horses and give them their exercise. You’ll make sure their stables are clean and maintain all their equipment. Stable Hands keep an eye on any injuries and make sure horses are in good health. You might have to transport horses or accompany them to race meetings, horse riding competitions or other events.
Being a Stable Hand is a very physical job with plenty of manual labour. You’ll have early starts and often have to work on weekends. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors so you’ll need to be ready for all sorts of weather. Stable Hands need excellent horse handling abilities and plenty of patience. You’ll need to be flexible and have strong observational skills.
