At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and care for thoroughbred racehorses while overseeing operations at Gittens Racing.
- Company: Gittens Racing, a leading thoroughbred training and racing company in Winnipeg.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, hands-on experience, and opportunity to lead a dynamic team.
- Other info: Full-time position with flexible hours and potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact in the exciting world of horse racing.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid Trainer Licence and five seasons of grooming experience.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 40 $ per hour.
Gittens Racing provides training and racing of thoroughbred horses in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. The advertised position is at the Winnipeg location.
Beginning in March each year, the horses are housed, fed, trained, and cared for at Gittens’ Winnipeg business location at Assiniboine Downs.
Horses are raced periodically during the season in accordance with the owners’ wishes, the horses’ readiness, and the suitability of available races.
The successful candidate will be running the Winnipeg chapter of Gittens Racing in its entirety during the 2027 season. As such, position requirements include:
A valid Assistant Trainer or Trainer Licence issued by the Liquor & Gaming Control Association of Manitoba.
Will consider candidates who possess a valid Assistant Trainer or Trainer Licence issued by other provincial licensing bodies but an LCGAM licence must be obtained for this position.
2. A minimum of five seasons’ experience as a horse groom working with thoroughbred racehorses performing the following duties, which will form part of the job:
- Handling racehorses
- Bathing and shampooing racehorses
- Cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens
- Grooming horses in preparation for competitions and shows
- Preparing food and feeding horses
- Executing exercise/conditioning programs for racehorses
- Monitoring animal health
- Consulting with farriers and veterinarians
- Assisting with inoculation and treatment of horses
3. The position will entail the following duties, so the successful candidate will have experience with several of them:
- Maintaining financial and production records
- Hiring, training, scheduling and supervising work of other staff
- Payroll for staff
- Relations with clients (horse owners)
- Invoicing clients & receiving payments
- Ordering all required supplies and maintaining inventories
- Scheduling veterinary care and blacksmith
- Planning exercise/conditioning programs for racehorses
- Planning individualized feeding programs for racehorses
- Researching horse statistics and conditions, assessing suitable race entries
- Purchasing / claiming of new horses
- Public relations
- Overseeing the company’s operations at location
- Position Dates: Feb 20/27 to approximately Nov 1/27
- Position Type: Full-Time (35-40 hours/week) Temporary
- Hourly Wage: $32.00
- Hours of work: May vary each day
- Language of work: English
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Gittens Racing is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment for those passionate about thoroughbred racing. Located at Assiniboine Downs in Winnipeg, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritizes professional growth and development, alongside competitive wages. With opportunities to lead operations and engage directly with horse owners, this role promises a rewarding experience in the heart of Manitoba's racing community.
