Equuip brings you the latest Irish racing jobs, covering all sectors including administration, casual, racecourses, racing, studs, transport, veterinary, and more. These include entry-level opportunities for those who want to get a foot on the ladder and more advanced positions in specialised areas of the equine industry. View current vacancies below and contact us here to advertise a job.

Current Industry Vacancies

Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Carlow Equine Express Transport Coordinator

Email your CV to brigid@equineexpress.ie

2026-01-16

Equine Express is a trusted leader in horse transportation, providing safe, reliable, and professional services throughout Ireland and across Europe.

We are looking for a Transport Coordinator to join our team. Full-time position, immediate start.

Responsibilities include:
· Coordinating and managing horse transport schedules across Ireland and Europe.
· Communicating with clients to confirm bookings, collection and delivery times, and travel requirements.
· Working closely with drivers and team members to ensure seamless operations.
· Maintaining accurate records and documentation.


Skills and Experience:
· Excellent communication and customer service skills.
· Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
· A genuine passion for horses and animal welfare.


We offer:
· Competitive salary.
· Supportive, professional working environment.
· Opportunities for career growth within a respected and well-established equine transport company.

Dublin Ado McGuinness Racing Administration, Bookkeeping & Owner Relations Email: info@adomcguinnessracing.ie
Phone: +353 (0)86 257 8937
2026-04-01 Ado McGuinness Racing have a role available in office administration, bookkeeping, and owner relations. The position would suit someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing both administrative and financial tasks while maintaining strong relationships with owners.
Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Kildare Tote Tote Casual Racecourse Staff Email your CV to recruit@thetote.com
 
2026-03-20 Tote are hiring part-time racecourse staff for racecourses across Ireland. Applicants must be aged 18+. Find out more at www.toteireland.com
Tipperary Tipperary Racecourse Raceday Staff

Email your CV to info@tipperaryraces.ie

2026-03-20

Tipperary Racecourse are looking for indiviudals to join their raceday team. Duties include ticket scanning, racecard sales, and working on the ticket sales desk. Applicants must be available to work all 11 fixtures and must be 18+.

Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Down Down Royal Racecourse Groundsperson Email: info@downroyal.com
Phone: 00442892621256
2026-01-26

Down Royal Racecourse is one of Northern Ireland’s premier sporting venues. Down Royal is now seeking to recruit a full-time Groundsperson to join the team and assist in the provision of a safe and excellent racing surface and facilities for its 14 race meetings (jumps & flat).
Role to commence immediately.
Job responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation and restoration of the racing surface - grass cutting, replacement of divots, etc;

  • Use a wide range of agricultural machinery, tools and equipment;

  • Assist in the preparation of fences, hurdles, rails and buildings to meet the highest standards;

  • Safe use of fertilizers and weed control substances;

  • Preparation of stables, parade ring and general grounds.

Essential criteria:

  • Knowledge of soil and grass management, etc;

  • Ability to operate a range of agricultural machinery in a safe manner;

  • Capability to perform routine maintenance of agricultural equipment an advantage;

  • Ability to use chemicals in a safe manner;

  • Good knowledge of the racing industry;

  • High energy, ‘hands on’, creative and self-motivated;

  • Strong desire to contribute, learn and grow with an ambitious team.

Horse racing is a seven-day-a-week, rain, hail or shine business and the ideal candidate must be available to work weekends
Reporting to the Head Groundsman. Full time. Immediate start.
Please send interest to info@downroyal.com

Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Tipperary Denis Hogan Racing Apprentice
Phone: 0877851141
2026-01-26

Full-time position with many rides available for suitable candidate.

Longford Paul Flynn Racing Exercise Riders

Email: flynnracing@gmail.com
Phone: 0870505941

2026-01-26

Paul Flynn Racing seeks exercise riders to join our friendly team in County Longford. Exciting opportunity to be part of a yard with plenty of winners and a lovely bunch of horses. Mornings, Monday to Saturday.

Meath Allenstown Bloodstock Limited Experienced Rider

Email: natalie@sash.ie

2026-01-26 We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Rider to join our small, well-run racing yard. This is a full-time position suited to a hardworking, reliable individual with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for racehorses. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the daily care, exercise, and development of horses in training, pre-training, and in preparation for sales.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Riding out racehorses daily, including pre-training and sales horses
  • Assisting with the schooling and development of young or inexperienced horses
  • Carrying out general yard duties, including mucking out, grooming, tacking up, and horse care
  • Monitoring horse health and wellbeing and reporting any concerns to management
  • Undertaking other ad hoc duties as needed to support the smooth running of the yard
REQUIREMENTS
  • Proven riding experience essential
  • Previous experience riding Thoroughbred horses is a distinct advantage
  • Confident, competent, and sympathetic rider
  • Hardworking, reliable, and able to work well as part of a small team
  • Good timekeeping and a positive, can-do attitude
  • Ability to follow instructions and work to a high standard of horse welfare
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Full-time position in a supportive and professional environment
  • Opportunity to work with quality horses
Kildare Daniel J Murphy Racing Apprentice Jockey Email: dannymurphyracing2023@gmail.com
Phone: 0830635324
2026-01-29 We are seeking a full-time Apprentice Jockey to join our established flat racing yard in Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from an experienced trainer, with plenty of help and support to improve your riding and develop a career in racing.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Genuine interest in flat racing and willingness to learn
  • Strong work ethic and good attitude
  • Able to work early mornings, weekends, and racedays
  • Riding experience preferred but not essential
DUTIES INCLUDE:
  • Riding out daily
  • General yard duties and horse care
  • Working closely with trainer and senior staff
  • Ongoing coaching and feedback to improve skills
  • Raceday opportunities as experience develops
WE OFFER:
  • Full-time position
  • Learning from an experienced trainer
  • Plenty of support and guidance
  • Good rate of pay
  • Friendly, professional yard environment
Tyrone Andy Oliver Racing Exercise Riders Email: andyoliverracing@mail.com
Phone: 00447734350736
2026-02-04 Exercise riders for predominantly flat yard.
Limerick Flan Costello Exercise Rider

Email: flancostello@gmail.com
Phone: 0862643677

2026-02-04

Exercise rider required for small Limerick-based yard. Tuesday to Saturday. Mornings or afternoons.

Kildare Aidan Howard Racing Exercise Rider Email: info@aidanhowardracing.com
Phone: 0868101520
2026-03-10 Currently seeking an experienced rider on a part or full-time basis.
Carlow Cobajay Stables Full-time/part-time riders

Contact Aidan at 0862796887

2026-02-04

We are currently seeking full-time/part-time riders. Great opportunities for the right person.

Limerick Eoin McCarthy Exercise Rider

Email: mccarthyracing1@hotmail.com
Phone: 0876662539

2026-01-22 Yard in Limerick looking for a capable exercise/work rider. Full or part-time hours.
Tipperary Sam Curling Racing Exercise Riders

Email: samcurlingracing@outlook.ie
Phone: 0879406040

2026-01-26

Looking for experienced riders to join the team on a full or part-time basis. Accommodation with utilities included for full-time employees. Rides available. Opportunities to go racing and to bloodstock sales if interested. For more info contact Sam.

Meath Edward Lynam Racing Riders & Grooms Email: edwardlynamracing@gmail.com
Phone: +353 (0)86 255 8347
2026-03-20 We currently have full-time and weekend positions available at our yard outside Dunshaughlin, County Meath. Accommodation available. For further information contact Edward at +353 (0)86 255 8347
 
Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Kilkenny Ballylinch Stud Stud Hand

Email: info@ballylinchstud.ie
Phone: 0567724217

2026-02-26

Join Our Team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Work hands-on with mares, foals, and yearlings

  • Support daily stable routines and operations

  • Learn from experienced staff in a professional setting

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Some experience is a plus, but full training is provided

  • Hardworking, reliable, and loves working with horses

Send your CV and cover letter to info@ballylinchstud.ie

Kildare Baroda Stud Stud Hand

Email CV and references to barodastud@gmail.com
Phone: 0872936357

2026-01-29

Location: Just outside Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Position: Stud Hand – Breeding Season (Short-Term) with Option of Long-Term

Baroda Stud is seeking an experienced and reliable Stud Hand to join our established and supportive team for the upcoming breeding season.

THIS ROLE CAN BE:

  • Short-term (breeding season)

  • Or long-term, for the right candidate who wishes to stay on

THE ROLE INCLUDES:

  • Handling and care of mares, foals and youngstock

  • General stud duties

  • Working as part of a highly experienced and professional team

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

  • An excellent horse handler

  • Hard-working, dependable and enthusiastic

  • Comfortable working within a busy breeding operation

  • Able to provide excellent references/recommendations

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Joining a great existing team in a respected, well-run stud

  • Positive working environment

  • Accommodation available if required

  • Opportunity for a long-term position for the right person

Please send CV and references.

Tipperary Charel Park Stud Stud Hand Email: charelparkstud@gmail.com
Phone: 0876573597
2026-03-12 Role includes all day-to-day running of a stud farm, including handling of newborns, foaling, etc. Possibility of accommodation and longer-term job.
Meath Patricia Walsh Stud Hand Email: trishwalsh66@icloud.com
Phone: 0863460517
2026-03-10 General stud duties. Enthusiastic and hard-working. Experience with mares, foals, and young stock essential.
Location Business Name Role Type Contact Details Published On Description
Tipperary Ballinroe Horse Transport HGV Horsebox Driver Email: susan@ballinroe.ie
Phone: 0862540415
2026-02-05 Collecting and delivering horses between Ireland and the UK.
Carlow Equine Express Transport Coordinator

Email your CV to brigid@equineexpress.ie

2026-01-16

Equine Express is a trusted leader in horse transportation, providing safe, reliable, and professional services throughout Ireland and across Europe.

We are looking for a Transport Coordinator to join our team. Full-time position, immediate start.

Responsibilities include:
· Coordinating and managing horse transport schedules across Ireland and Europe.
· Communicating with clients to confirm bookings, collection and delivery times, and travel requirements.
· Working closely with drivers and team members to ensure seamless operations.
· Maintaining accurate records and documentation.


Skills and Experience:
· Excellent communication and customer service skills.
· Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
· A genuine passion for horses and animal welfare.


We offer:
· Competitive salary.
· Supportive, professional working environment.
· Opportunities for career growth within a respected and well-established equine transport company.

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