Careers

NORTH AMERICA:

New Vocations at Mereworth Farm seeks Facility Director & Trainer 

The Facility Director and Trainer is responsible for running and overseeing the operations at New Vocations' Mereworth Facility in Lexington, including both the rehabilitation and training barns, which house 60-70 retired racehorses. The position manages all barn staff, ensuring that the day-to-day care, rehabilitation and training of the horses as well as facility maintenance is held to a high standard. The Director is responsible for ensuring each horse is properly rehabilitated, receives transitional training and ultimately is adopted into a suitable home.

To view the full job description and apply visit https://newvocations.org/careers

Listed: 3/16/24


NORTH AMERICA:

BREEDERS' CUP LIMITED SEEKS DIRECTOR OF NOMINATIONS & SALES

  • Key Responsibilities
    The administration and management of the nomination programs worldwide, including direct marketing, integration of social media, brand awareness, and expanding industry relationships to drive growth. Management of nomination integration with public sales, utilizing analytics and reporting tools for informed decision making. Candidate should have a background familiar with financial reporting and billing.
  • Overview of Position
    The Director of Nominations and Sales is entrusted with the responsibility of identifying and recruiting top-tier thoroughbred stallions and foals for participation in the Breeders' Cup World Championships. With a keen eye for quality and potential, they collaborate closely with breeders, owners, and industry stakeholders to curate a diverse and competitive field reflective of our commitment to excellence. Beyond merely procuring nominations, this role entails fostering meaningful relationships within the breeding community, fostering trust, and ensuring transparency in all transactions. The Director of Nominations and Sales acts as a conduit for
    dialogue, offering guidance and support to stakeholders while upholding the integrity of the Breeders' Cup brand. Moreover, this position requires strategic acumen and a deep understanding of market dynamics to optimize nomination and sales processes, driving growth and sustainability for the Breeders' Cup.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Create, implement, and manage both the foal marketing and stallion marketing programs worldwide through direct mail, social media, advertising and in person visits.
    • Track and provide analytical data on breeding trends, sale data, nomination revenue and stallion movement.
    • Manage all financial aspects of the nomination process including collections, billings, refunds, fee reductions, delinquent accounts, and the year-end audit.
    • Manage the processing of all incoming nominations deposits; and the data entry of foals and stallions, approximately $16.5 million annually, supervise any temporary data entry employees.
    • Provide client service to nominators via telephone, text, and email regarding eligibility verification, nomination deadlines, rules, and information.
    • Manage the annual Stud Fee Review, including research, data entry and communications.
    • Manage the annual Live Foal Assessment billing including forecasting revenue and analytics for future years.
    • Manage the annual Stud Fee Reduction process.
    • Coordinates with IT department on modifications to data, reporting and online nomination website and development.
    • Provide and process communications between sales companies and Breeders' Cup Limited, including verifying eligibility to all sales companies and racetracks.
    • Attend and provide sales materials to both consignors and sales companies to reinforce nomination benefits and to solicit non-nominated horses into the program.
    • Schedule in person visits to farms both in-state and out of state to solicit horses for nomination and to generate awareness of the nomination programs.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Tim Schram, Vice President of Human Resources at [email protected].

Listed: 3/14/24


NORTH AMERICA:

Top Lexington Horse Farm is Seeking an Experienced Assistant Broodmare Manager to Hire Immediately!

Our ideal candidate will be dependable, hardworking and have a passion for horses. They will need to have prior experience in a similar position, extensive knowledge of mares and foals, including 5-10 years of experience foaling.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance and an employer matching 401k plan. This position will be eligible for a farm vehicle and housing.

The ideal candidate would have opportunities to advance their career to Broodmare Manager quickly. If you are qualified, have great communication skills, a positive attitude and love horses, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Resumes can be forwarded to: [email protected]

Listed: 3/14/24


IRELAND:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE
IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION

The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (ITBA) is the official
representative body for the Irish thoroughbred breeding industry at
Government level both at home and internationally.
The ITBA are seeking applications for the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Key accountabilities for this role will include:
• Assisting in the development and delivery of the ITBA objectives
• Providing the executive support to the ITBA Council to carry out its duties effectively
• Effectively represent the ITBA
• Managing the ITBA executive team

Suitable applicants should possess:
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Extensive knowledge of the Thoroughbred Industry and a passion for breeding and racing
• Management experience of a minimum of 3-5 years
• Strong IT, marketing and digital media skills
• A thorough knowledge of policy and governance pertaining to the thoroughbred breeding industry
• Third level qualification preferred

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.
Please send your CV for consideration to:
SCD Accountants Ltd, ITBA Auditors, Barrettstown Business Centre,
Barrettstown, Newbridge, Co Kildare, W12 NP63
Email: [email protected]

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence
The closing dates for applications is Friday 22nd March 2024.

Listed: 3/2/24


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TAYLOR MADE – NOW HIRING

THOROUGHBRED HORSE FARM MAINTENANCE MANAGER
The Farm Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the maintenance of Taylor Made's land, buildings and equipment as well as manage a crew of 10 team members.
Learn More & Apply

EQUINE TRANSPORT MANAGER
As a Horse Transport Driver, you will be responsible for transporting horses safely and efficiently to various destinations. This position is eligible to live in a home on the farm.
Learn More & Apply

EQUINE ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
Intern is to provide support to our Boarding Office and Operations. This position will assist with ordering, documenting, entering, preparing and reconciling documents and procedures related to the health care of all horses boarded in the Health Care Division.
Learn More & Apply

Listed: 2/14/24


 

NORTH AMERICA:

THOROUGHBRED BREEDING FARM HELP

Location: Erdenheim Farm – Lafayette Hill, PA
Contact: Juan Vieyra; [email protected]
Pay: Dependent on experience – starting at $18-$20/hr
Work type: full time

Erdenheim Farm is looking for an experienced stable hand who will be responsible for and assist with the
daily care of horses. Will need to be able to clean stalls, hay and water, lead horses in and out, groom
horses, hold for vet and blacksmith. Comfortable handling thoroughbred mares, foals, weanlings, and
yearlings. Additionally, assisting with general farm/grounds maintenance as needed. Need dependable
transportation. Pay is dependent on experience, skills, and/or qualifications.

Work schedule: 7am – 4pm with a 1 hour lunch; 40+ hours/week

Benefits are available:
● Paid vacation and holidays
● Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
● 401k retirement plan with employer contribution

Send resume or letter of interest to [email protected].

Listed: 2/14/24


 

 

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