Equuip brings you the most comprehensive list of equine jobs in Ireland, ranging from casual jobs in horse racing, work in stud farms and breeding, admin jobs in the equine industry and an array of racing jobs. We cover opportunities for those who want to get a foot on the ladder and people who work in specialised areas of the equine and agri industry and are looking for new prospects. View the current racing industry vacancies below.

Current Industry Vacancies

Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Tipperary Sam Curling Racing Rider Email: samcurlingracing@outlook.ie 2024-12-17 Full or part time rider wanted for immediate start. Rides available for suitable candidate. Accommodation available.
Kildare Michael Grassick Racing Head Travelling Lad/Lass To apply, please contact +353-86-3648829 or email - info@michaelcgrassick.com 2025-01-16 Michael Grassick Racing is looking for an experienced and reliable Head Travelling Lad or Lass to join their team.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the transportation of our horses to and from the races, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times.
You will play a key role in the success of our yard by ensuring that every horse is prepared and presented to the highest standard.

Michael Grassick Racing are a family-run racehorse training establishment with a reputation for excellence. As part of their dedicated team, you'll be working in a friendly, supportive environment where the wellbeing of our horses is our top priority.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with racehorses, preferably in a travelling role.
A full, clean driving license is essential.
This is a full time position.
Kildare Arthur Moore Riding and Sales Prep Email: johndaniel.moore@yahoo.com
Phone: 087 634 6998
2025-01-16 Riding and sales prep.
Flexible 5 days morning or afternoon
Monaghan Anthony McCann Rider Email: amccann03@gmail.com
Phone: 0876683115
2025-01-17 Anthony McCann has a full time vacancy for a rider to join their small successful team. The position would suit a conditional jockey as there are plenty of opportunities to race ride available for the right person. For more information, please contact Anthony directly on 087 6683115
Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Meath Hamwood Stud Full Time Yard Assistant CV’s can be emailed to accounts@hamwoodstud.com  2024-12-10 Full time yard assistant required at Hamwood Stud, Co.  Meath, must have experience with Mares, foals, yearlings, and horses in training. 
Duties to include feeding, turning out, mucking out, and grooming. Leading young foals and all stock.
Tacking up, putting horses on a walker.  Good knowledge of horses, must have at least 2 years’ experience of working with horses. 
Must be kind, work efficiently, and use their own initiative.
Help in other areas of the estate, including checking and moving cattle, maintaining the paddocks, water troughs etc.
Salary negotiable according to experience. 
Accommodation available on site.
 
Meath Hamwood Stud Stud Groom CV’s can be emailed to accounts@hamwoodstud.com 2024-12-10 Stud Groom
Full time stud groom required at Hanwood Stud, Co. Meath, must have experience with Mares, Foals, yearlings, and horses in training.
Tasks involved daily: mucking out, bringing horses in, educating foals & weanlings, feeding horses, grooming and foot care.

Main Duties:
  • Prepare weanlings, yearlings, and mares for sale at horse sale
  • Prepare mares for entry to the serving barn during the breeding season
  • Preparing stock for veterinary checks and farriery visits
  • Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions
  • Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury
  • Provide general stable maintenance such as cleaning water troughs and small repairs
  • Implement pasture management plan
  • Review H&S risk assessments prior to commencement of works to ensure all works are carried out in accordance with safety rules and health and safety legislation.
Knowledge and skills:
  • Horse care welfare
  • Equine transportation
  • Horsemanship skills
  • Communication skills
  • Health and safety regulations
  • IT/Digital skills
  • Racings industry knowledge.
Salary negotiable according to experience. 
Accommodation available on site.
 
Tipperary Coolmore Stud Stud Groom Applications and CV’s to be sent to hr@coolmore.ie 2024-12-10 Coolmore Stud are recruiting for seasonal stud hand positions at their Irish base in Fethard, Co. Tipperary starting in January 2025. The role will involve the daily care of top-class thoroughbred mares and foals. There will be opportunities to assist with foaling and coverings and observe veterinary and farrier care. Previous experience with horses is preferred for these roles but not essential, as full training will be provided. Excellent terms and conditions are available. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to be considered for travel to Coolmore Australia for the southern hemisphere breeding season (flights and visa expenses will be covered).
Tipperary Camas Park Stud Stud hand / Yard assistant Please email CVs to info@camasparkstud.ie 2024-12-18 Full time stud hand/yard assistant required at Camas Park Stud, Co. Tipperary.

Candidates must have a good knowledge of horses, and experience with mares, foals, yearlings, and horses in training.

Regular duties to include:
  • Turning out, mucking out, and grooming
  • Clean stables and yards, and general stable maintenance
  • Clean and care of tack and equipment
  • Leading young foals and all stock, tacking up, and putting horses on a walker
  • Feed and water animals according to schedules
  • Prepare weanlings, yearlings, and mares for sales
  • Prepare mares to enter the serving barn during the breeding season
  • Preparing animals for veterinary checks and farrier visits
  • Observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury
  • Adapt to other duties that arise seasonally

The salary is negotiable according to experience, and accommodation is available on site. The right candidate will have a strong practical experience in equestrian management, a strong work ethic, and a good awareness of the well-being and health of the animals on the farm.
Kildare Yeomanstown Stud Administration Executive Applications in strict confidence in writing to: 
Email: studstaff21@gmail.com
Phone: 087 367 6267
2025-01-08 Yeomanstown Stud are currently hiring for an administration executive.

The suitable candidate will have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Previous similar office experience and knowledge of thoroughbred industry is preferred.

Full & part time applicants considered.
Limerick Rathmore Stud Stud Hand Email: pmolony1@gmail.com
Phone: 086 8238611
2025-01-14 Rathmore Stud is currently hiring a stud hand for January to June with a possibility of a permanent position.

Regular duties to include:
  • Clean stables and yards, and general stable maintenance
  • Leading young foals, mares and all stock,  and putting horses on a walker
  • Feed and water animals according to schedules
  • Prepare store horses for sales
  • Preparing animals for veterinary checks and farrier visits
  • Adapt to other duties that arise seasonall
Salary will be dependant on experience.

On site accomodation provided.
Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Kildare The Tote Tote Casual Racecourse Staff recruit@thetote.com 2022-10-13 The TOTE are hiring part-time racecourse staff for racecourses across Ireland. Applicants must be aged 18 or over. Please send your CV to recruit@thetote.com. Find out more at www.toteireland.com
Kildare The Curragh Racecourse Raceday Staff To register your interest please send your CV and a brief cover letter to recruitment@curragh.ie. 2022-10-13 The Currgah Racecourse are seeking enthusiastic, customer focused and self-motivated individuals who would like to be an integral part of the race day team at The Curragh. They have both Customer Care and Equine Care roles available. Suitable individuals will be hardworking, adaptable, a good timekeeper and able to work both on their own initiative, as well as part of our team. Those working in equine care will also have experience working in the equine industry. Applications will close on the 16th February.
Kildare Goffs Bid Spotters tadhgdooley@goffs.ie 2022-10-13 Goffs are hiring Bid Spotters. Send your CV to tadhgdooley@goffs.ie.
Ireland Tipperary Racecourse Raceday Staff Email your C.V to info@tipperaryraces.ie 2023-04-20 Tipperary Racecourse.are lookign for indiviudals to join their raceday team. Duties include: Ticket Scanning, Racecard Sales & Ticket Sales Desk. Applicants must be available to work all 11 Fixtures and must be 18 or Over.
 

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