MYRTLE HOUSE RACING STABLE · HAWKESBURY
Stable Foreperson
Sydney (Hawkesbury) · Full Time · Thoroughbred Racing

Myrtle House is a thoroughbred racing stable with ambitions to match. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Stable Foreperson to lead our Sydney operation at Hawkesbury — someone who sets a high standard, earns respect through example, and takes genuine pride in the horses and people in their care.

This is a pivotal role at a stable that is building toward metropolitan racing. If you are the kind of person who thrives in a structured, high-performance environment and wants to grow with a stable on the rise, we want to hear from you.

WHY MYRTLE HOUSE
A stable with genuine ambition
Myrtle House is a stable with history at Group 1 level and a clear focus on what comes next. We are investing in our team, our structure, and our horses — and we are looking for people who want to be part of that journey.
This role offers genuine responsibility, a professional working environment, and the opportunity to grow within a stable that takes both its horses and its people seriously.

REMUNERATION
Salary & benefits
$78,000 – $80,000 per annum (plus superannuation)
Salary is commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY
Get in touch
To apply or make a confidential enquiry, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to:

Edward
Myrtle House Racing Stable
edward@myrtlehouse.horse
Hawkesbury Racecourse · Sydney, NSW

Applications are reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged.

Operations & Horse Welfare
– Oversee the daily organisation and running of the stable to the highest standards.
– Monitor horse condition, training progress, and presentation across the entire string.
– Administer veterinary treatments and medications in accordance with trainer and veterinary guidance.
– Prepare daily work lists and allocate riders using Prism.
– Maintain full compliance with horse welfare, safety, and industry regulations.
People & Stakeholder Management
– Lead, supervise, and coordinate stable staff — setting clear expectations and holding the team to them.
– Support staff development, manage performance, and foster a positive, professional team culture.
– Liaise with veterinarians, farriers, and transport providers to ensure seamless stable operations.
Race Day & Representation
– Represent Myrtle House at race meetings, trials, and jump-outs.
– Coordinate race day logistics, staffing, and transport with precision and professionalism.

– Proven experience in a stable management role within a professional racing environment.
– Demonstrated leadership ability — the capacity to motivate a team and maintain standards without compromise.
– Extensive knowledge of horse care, training practices, and thoroughbred welfare.
– Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.
– Excellent communication skills — clear, direct, and respectful with staff, trainers, and external providers.
– High attention to detail across all aspects of horse care and stable presentation.
– A solid work ethic and willingness to lead from the front across every aspect of stable life.
– Certificate IV or equivalent in Racing (required).
– Current driver’s licence and Racing NSW/Victoria licensing (required).