Horse Breeder
A Horse Breeder manages thoroughbred, standardbred, or stock horse breeding programs for racing, equestrian sport, or working purposes. Australia has a significant equine industry centred in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Niche demand concentrated in established horse-breeding regions; thoroughbred industry in Hunter Valley and Scone (NSW) is most prominent.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage mare and stallion reproduction and breeding programs
- Care for foals, yearlings, and broodstock
- Maintain breeding records and pedigree documentation
- Prepare horses for sale at auction or private sales
Skills required
- Equine breeding and reproductive management
- Foaling and neonatal foal care
- Pedigree analysis and bloodstock knowledge
- Pasture and stable management for horses
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Horse Breeding or an equine science degree is typical. VETASSESS assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the ROL only, eligible for subclass 491. Suitable for migrants with specialist equine breeding experience willing to work regionally For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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