Racing and Breeding

The racing and breeding industry supports regulated horse breeding and sporting activities through a specialist workforce trained in animal care, welfare, safety and integrity. 

At a glance

  • Undertakes horse and greyhound racing activities, including training and preparing animals for racing within regulated environments, alongside breeding programs focused on the care and development of racing stock. 
  • Employs a skilled workforce across racing operations and animal care, covering training, riding or driving, animal handling, and integrity and administrative roles. 
  • Supports responsible racing practices through regulatory, animal welfare and safety standards that protect animals and people involved in racing and breeding activities. 

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Industry participation helps ensure training, qualifications and workforce planning reflect real jobs and on‑the‑ground conditions.

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Governance for this industry

Our work to support this industry is guided by a Stakeholder Network that provides expert advice and connects industry priorities through Skills Insight’s governance structures. It is one of 13 Networks that guides our work. Each Network also nominates a representative and a proxy for the Stakeholder Forum.

  • Australian Jockeys Association
  • Australian Trainers Association
  • Harness Racing NSW
  • Racing Queensland
  • Racing SA
  • Silverdale Farm
  • TasRacing
  • Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
  • Victorian Racing Integrity Board
  • Racing Education Centre

Representative
Maurice Logue, Harness Racing NSW

Proxy
Clare Lindop, Racing SA

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