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Horse Breeder

ANZSCO 121316

Employed

1,200

Part-time share

21%

Female share

49%

Median age

52 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Horse Breeders breed and raise horse for competition, dressage, eventing, showjumping, riding for pleasure, and working.

What they typically do

  • Breeds and raises livestock for competition, dressage, eventing, show jumping, riding for pleasure and working.
  • Maintains the health and condition of livestock.
  • Provides pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels.
  • Moves livestock to optimise feeding opportunities.
  • Conducts farming operations.
  • Oversees general farming activities such as maintaining stalls, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder.
  • Maintains fences, equipment and water supply systems.
  • Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock.
  • Evaluates records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production.
  • Manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management.
  • May select, train and supervise staff and contractors.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
40.5%
VIC
28.6%
QLD
15.9%
WA
8.7%
SA
4.9%
TAS
0.8%
ACT
0.3%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Horse Breeder.