
Thoroughbred Stud & Yearling Staff
Lime Country Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Blandford, New South Wales, Australia
- Salary
- from $60,000
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 394750
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 26/09/2025
- Expires
- in 2 months
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Are you a passionate and experienced yearling handler looking for your next challenge?
Lime Country Thoroughbreds, a leading boutique consigning farm in Australia's renowned Hunter Valley, is looking for skilled seasonal staff to join our team for the yearling prep season. We are seeking professionals who take pride in their work and have an excellent eye for detail. Why join us?
Exceptional Opportunity: Work with top-quality stock in our brand-new 30-horse barn and facilities. Our small size means you'll be involved in all aspects of farm life, growing your skill set across multiple areas.
Travel and Sales Experience: As one of Australia's premier consignors, you'll have the opportunity to travel to and work at some of the country's biggest thoroughbred sales. We value this expertise, and full-time farm staff who attend the sales will be paid casual sales wages while there. We attend all the major yearling sales.
Hunter Valley Lifestyle: Be based in the heart of Australia's thoroughbred industry. We provide on-farm accommodation and power as part of the package, so you can focus on the work you love.
Support for International Candidates: For the right candidates, we may be able to assist with flights and offer sponsorship for longer-term positions
We are looking for committed team players with a great attitude, excellent communication skills, and an enjoyment for the work they do. If you have the experience and attention to detail we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please email your CV in complete confidence to jo@limecountry.com.au.
Required Key Skills
Equine First-Aid Handling Youngstock Bandaging Trim/PullAccommodation
Accommodation provided is either on farm in single accommodation units or in a share-house in town.
Job Benefits
Attend the three major yearling sales in Magic Millions, Inglis Classic & Easter Sales. Work with a great team and educated horses.
- Employer No
- 330236
- Website
- http://www.limecountry.com.au
- Location
- Blandford, New South Wales, Australia
- Visa Sponsorship Licence
Equestrian Employer Details
Lime Country is a progressive thoroughbred enterprise specialising in sales preparation, broodmare and racehorse agistment and rehabilitation based on 300 acres in the heart of the thoroughbred industry, the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. Owned by Greg & Jo Griffin who established a quality thoroughbred operation in New Zealand before relocating the business to Australia in February 2017.
The broodmare side of the farm boards approximately 55 full-time mares with a number of walk-in mares for foaling down.