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
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.
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
Carlow WP Mullins Non Riding Position To apply please contact Matt via email: matt@wpmullins.com 2025-01-22

WP Mullins are looking for a dedicated individual with good organizational skills!

Duties Include:
- Washing & drying (using 2 industrial machines)
  - Stable rugs
  - Bandages
  - Saddle pads
  - Grooming brushes
- Keeping common areas clean & tidy:
  - Cloakrooms
  - Tack room
  - Feed rooms
  - Yard / Main office
- Light housework duties
- And more!

No prior experience with horses necessary! 

Armagh Andy Oliver Racing Ground Staff Email: andyoliverracing@mail.com
Phone: 07734350736
2025-02-05 Andy Oliver Racing is currently looking for ground staff.
Role includes:
  • taking horses to and from the walkers between lots
  • mucking out
  • feeding and general yard duties
Accommodation is available if needed. Competitive wages and one in every two weekends off. There are plenty of opportunities to go racing in Ireland and the UK. Andy Oliver Racing is a great place to gain experience within the racing industry.
Limerick Eoin McCarthy Rider Email: mccarthyracing1@hotmail.com
Phone: 0876662539
2025-02-05 McCarthy racing has a vacancy for experienced riders on a full or part time basis. Ideally experience working in a racing yard but not essential. May suit amateur rider as rides available for the right candidate, immediate start
Carlow Alan McIntyre Riding Out Email: amcintyre1@gmail.com 2025-02-10 Riding out job for either mornings or afternoons for capabled rider.
€15 per lot.
Meath Noel Meade Racing Exercise Rider Email: tuvastables@gmail.com
Phone: 0894812145
2025-02-14 Noel Meade Racing are currently recruiting an exercise rider.
 
Limerick Richard O'Brien Racing Exercise Rider Email: richardobrienracing@gmail.com
Phone: 087 460 6204
2025-02-18 Exercise Rider required for Richard O’Brien Racing, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick. Good terms & conditions. Duties include exercising & care of racehorses, general yard maintenance as required. Experience riding racehorses or other equestrian disciplines to a high standard is a must.
Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
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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