Vacancy – Stud Farm & AI Centre Manager (Live-in Position Available)

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and hands-on Stud Farm & Artificial Insemination (AI) Centre Manager to join our professional horse breeding operation.

This is not just a stable job. We are looking for someone who wants to become a key member of our team and help build a successful breeding programme focused on quality, horsemanship and professionalism.

Accommodation on-site is available and forms part of the position, particularly during the foaling season.

Your responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the stud farm and AI centre.
• Care for stallions, broodmares, foals
• Assist with breeding and AI procedures.
• Share night foaling duties during the breeding season.
• Handle, socialise and educate foals and horses.
• Prepare and present stallions for inspections, grading and approvals.
• Monitor the health, welfare and condition of all horses.
• Maintain high standards of stable management and organisation.
• Work closely with veterinarians, clients and the rest of the team.

We are looking for someone who

• Has proven experience in horse breeding and stud management.
• Is confident handling stallions, broodmares and educating horses.
• Has excellent horsemanship and a calm, practical attitude.
• Can work independently and take responsibility.
• Is physically fit and enjoys working in a demanding, hands-on environment.
• Is willing to live on-site (partly or full-time) and share night foaling duties.
• Holds a valid driving licence (trailer licence is an advantage).

We offer

• A unique position within a professional and ambitious horse breeding operation.
• The opportunity to work with high-quality breeding horses.
• On-site accommodation (partly or fully, by agreement).
• A varied role with responsibility and room for personal development.
• A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

We are not looking for just another employee.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys responsibility and wants to help build a successful breeding programme. Someone who appreciates the birth of a foal, enjoys producing well-mannered horses and understands that excellence in breeding starts with dedication every single day.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.