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Horse Trainer

ANZSCO 361112

Employed

3,000

Part-time share

19%

Female share

42%

Median age

43 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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 Trainers prepare horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show or competitions.

What they typically do

  • Teaches horses to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addresses behavioural problems.
  • Trains horses to accept riders and pull vehicles.
  • Trains horses to perform in competitions.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.5%
VIC
29.7%
QLD
19.8%
WA
9.1%
SA
5.4%
TAS
2.1%
ACT
1.1%
NT
0.4%

Qualification pathways

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