How do I become a stable manager
Get qualified to work as a stable manager 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 Manager generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 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.
Courses.com.au Team
There are currently 4,400 people working in horse stables in Australia and many of them are employed as Stable Managers. This number has remained steady over the last five years. Stable Managers can be found in all states and territories.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
A Certificate IV in Small Business (Stable Manager) is an ideal qualification if you’re hoping to get into a career as a Stable Manager. This 18 month course covers all aspects of managing a stable from marketing your facility to improving your horse management skills. You’ll also look at topics such as animal welfare, horse nutrition and preparing horses for competition.
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Stable Manager careers
A Stable Manager oversees the daily operations at a horse stable. Whether you’re working in the racing industry, involved with stud work or running the stables on a farm, a Stable Manager ensures horses are well cared for and the stables are operating effectively. You might supervise other workers on tasks like feeding, grooming and exercising or you might need to manage animal injuries. A Stable Manager might also have to do other duties like rostering, budgeting and scheduling.
Stable Managers need strong horse handling skills but you’ll also need to be good at working with a team. You’ll need to be organised and have excellent time management. A Stable Manager’s job often starts very early in the morning and you’ll often work long days. You’ll sometimes work on weekends or have to flexible with your hours. A Stable Manager needs to be capable of physical work and be comfortable spending a lot of time outdoors.
