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Caesars Entertainment

RACING OUTRIDER

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

Is present on the racing surface, mounted and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or ... industry. * Must have experience working around Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses; must be able to ...

Ceasars Entertainment

RACING OUTRIDER

Shelbyville, IN

Is present on the racing surface, mounted and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or ... industry. * Must have experience working around Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses; must be able to ...

New York Racing Association

$17.50/hr

High School Diploma or GED 2 + years of horse racing industry experience, ideally on the backstretch Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment: This job is outside and involves a great ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal horse racing industry in the United States is $15.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Horse Racing Industry vs Horse Trainer?

AspectSeasonal Horse Racing IndustryHorse Trainer
CredentialsOften requires licensing, experience in racing regulationsRequires riding and training certifications, experience with horses
Work EnvironmentRace tracks, stables, seasonal racing eventsStables, training facilities, race tracks
Employer & Industry UsageRacing organizations, tracks, seasonal racing circuitsRacing stables, training farms, individual owners

The Seasonal Horse Racing Industry involves participating in or supporting racing events during specific seasons, often focusing on event organization, betting, and race management. A Horse Trainer specializes in preparing horses for races, working year-round with horses and jockeys. While both roles are integral to horse racing, the industry role is more event-focused, whereas the trainer role is hands-on with horse development and performance.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Horse Racing Industry job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 56% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,015 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Seasonal Racing Steward - Part Time (Day Shift)

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Hot Springs, AR • On-site

$12.25 - $16.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Racing Steward. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Racing Stewards oversee race meetings and enforce the rules of racing that are applicable in their home jurisdiction. Coordinates and directs racing activities at the racetrack.
  • Confers with track management and studies prior racing and attendance records to plan types of races to schedule.
  • Assigns workers to duties, such as inspecting entrants, starting and judging races to comply with racing commission regulations
  • Observes workers performing duties to ensure compliance with commission rules and track policy
  • Approves or disapproves requests of handlers to change equipment on horses
  • Confers with veterinary personnel regarding horses unfit to race
  • Writes reports to comply with state racing commission rules, such as recording and reporting all complaints, actions taken and penalties imposed
  • Ability to work required overtime
  • Regular punctual attendance required
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • The equivalent of two years of full-time experience which involved working directly with the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a racing official, such as a placing judge, paddock judge, racing secretary, clerk of scales, steward, assistant steward, or other racing official that involved interpreting rules of horse racing and making judgments or the equivalent of five years of full-time experience in the pari-mutuel
  • horse racing industry in a non-official capacity that still involved interpreting the rules of horse racing, such as jockey, trainer, owner or closely related occupation.
  • Applicant must be accredited through the Racing Officials Accreditation Program as a Racing Official or Steward, meet the experience and continuing education requirements of the program, and be in good standing with all racing jurisdictions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job may or may not have supervisory responsibilities.
  • Manages work procedures and expedites workflow.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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