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Track Rider

OSCA 341133·ANZSCO 361116

Employed

860

Part-time share

41.3%

Female share

61.4%

Median age

27 yrs

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

Track Rider is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Course in Trackwork Riding for Fast Work, Course in Trackwork Riding for Slow Work, and Course in Trackwork Riding for Jump Outs.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Track Rider. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Track Rider. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Exercises thoroughbreds to condition them for racing by riding the horse at varying speeds.

What they typically do

  • Rides thoroughbred horses at varying speeds to condition them for racing
  • Exercises horses according to the instructions of a horse trainer
  • Observes and assesses the horse's performance and behaviour during exercise, and reports on progress to the horse's trainers and owners
  • Monitors the horse's physical condition and reports any signs of injury or illness
  • Assists with the grooming and care of the horse, including feeding and stable maintenance

Where they work

Arts and Recreation Services

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Track Rider.