Horse Breeder

Description

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise horses for competition, dressage, eventing, showjumping, riding for pleasure and working.

Description

This unit group covers Livestock Farmers not elsewhere classified. It includes Apiarists, Goat Farmers, Horse Breeders, Pig Farmers and Poultry Farmers.

Tasks include

• Plans, organises, controls and coordinates the breeding and raising of horses
• Organises horse stud operations and routines, such as feeding, watering and exercising, and administration of nutrition programs, vaccinations and medications
• Maintains records of horse pedigrees, selects and purchases horses for breeding, and manages breeding programs
• Monitors and maintains the health, welfare and condition of breeding stock and young horses, including by developing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• Directs and oversees general horse stud activities, including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as stables, fences, paddocks, sheds and water supply systems
• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of horses
• Manages horse stud business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise horse stud staff and contractors